ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
Domestic EPC Assessments.
Know your property’s energy rating.
Preparing to sell or let, or looking to understand your home’s energy performance? Crowe & Co Creative provides domestic Energy Performance Certificates for existing homes across Essex, with a straightforward service from booking the visit to receiving your completed certificate.
Assessments are carried out by Aaron Crowe, a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor accredited with Quidos. Your EPC gives the property an A–G energy rating and includes recommendations for potential improvements. Based in Braintree, Aaron can arrange your assessment alongside other property services to help you prepare for marketing or manage your home.
Domestic EPCs with energy improvement recommendations
Fast 24 hour turnaround available, sometimes onsite.
Qualified Domestic Energy Assessor. ID QUID212745
Save money and time by combining other services
Local and reliable - based
in Braintree, Essex
Simple pricing.
Quick EPCs.
Our domestic EPC service includes the property assessment, preparation of your certificate, lodgement fee on the official register and travel within Essex. Giving you an energy rating and recommendations in one accessible document.
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Assessment by a Quidos accredited Domestic Energy Assessor
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On-site visit to an existing domestic property
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Relevant measurements and evidence gathering
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Recording of heating, insulation and glazing details
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An EPC showing the property’s A–G energy rating
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Energy improvement recommendations within the certificate
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Official register lodgement and a digital certificate link
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Travel within Essex
*Please arrange access to all relevant rooms, heating systems and accessible loft areas. This service covers existing homes; an EPC assesses energy performance, not the safety of gas or electrical systems. We cannot guarantee a rating before the assessment is carried out.
MEET YOUR EPC ASSESSOR
Local, Qualified & Trusted.
I'm Aaron Crowe
As a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, I provide accurate EPC assessments for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property professionals. Offering a friendly, professional and reliable service across Essex.
As landlord who has a background in property media and compliance services, I understand the property industry and the importance of fast turnarounds, clear communication and high-quality reports.
My goal is to make the process simple and stress-free, providing a clear, accurate EPC and practical recommendations to help you improve your property's energy efficiency.
How to improve your EPC rating!
Small improvements to lighting, insulation and heating controls can make your property more energy efficient and may improve its EPC rating. The checklist below covers practical upgrades and simple steps to prepare for your assessment.
✓ Replace all bulbs with LED energy-saving bulbs
✓ Install or check room thermostat and heating timers
✓ Fit thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) where possible
✓ Top up loft insulation to around 270mm
✓ Draught-proof doors, windows, and floors
✓ Ensure double glazing is in good condition
✓ Service boiler and ensure it is working efficiently
✓ Have documents ready (boiler, insulation, windows, solar panels)
✓ Add insulation jacket to hot water cylinder (if applicable)
✓ Clear access to loft, boiler, and radiators for inspection
Consider
✓ Cavity wall or solid wall insulation, where suitable
✓ Upgrading single-glazed windows to energy-efficient double glazing
✓ Replacing an older, inefficient heating system
✓ Explore solar panels to generate electricity for your home
The most suitable improvements depend on your property and its existing features. Start with the recommendations on your current EPC and seek advice before undertaking major work.
What to expect during an EPC assessment?
I will inspect, measure and take photographs of the property to support my assessment. This will include all the rooms and the loft. The assessment will include things like wall thickness, heating systems, window dimensions and amount of glazing.
Completing the required RdSAP forms and then adding the data into a software programme that calculates your Energy Performance Score.
Depending on the size or complexity of the property a typical assessment can take between 30 mins and 2 hours to complete.
You will receive the score, as well as a report, on the property’s performance (along with advice) shortly after. I will then upload your certificate to the government EPC register.
The assessment is non-invasive, I will not be remove flooring or drill holes into walls, I will assess the properties age, condition and look at any paperwork available.
Prepare for your EPC
If there is any furniture or storage limiting access to the boiler or water cylinder for example it’s best to clear them out of the way.
If you have any paperwork on the property, please ensure you have these available to view on the day. You may have added an extension, improved the insulation, installed new windows, or added an energy-efficient boiler. These documents can increase your EPC rating.
Why do I need an EPC certificate?
In 2018, it was made a legal requirement for all privately owned properties to have an EPC rating of at least E before being sold or let.
An average energy performance rating is D, with a score of roughly 68-69.
If you fail to make the essential changes, you could be fined up to £5,000 for domestic dwellings and up to £150,000 for non-domestic properties so make sure to check whether your building has a valid, up to date EPC rating certificate.
0ur Process.Start to finish
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Get in touch
Tell us about your property and preferred date. We’ll confirm the details and arrange a convenient time for your assessment.
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Property assessment
We visit your property to take measurements and photographs, and record details of its heating, insulation and glazing.
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Calculate your rating
Using our EPC software we enter the details and upload supporting evidence. The software calculates your property’s energy rating and generates any recommendations.
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EPC certificate
We lodge your completed certificate on the official EPC register and email you a link to view and download your EPC.
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