A clear, local guide to getting an EPC in Lode Heath, Solihull — what it costs, how long it takes, and what the assessor looks at on inter-war and 1930s housing.
Getting an EPC in Lode Heath is one of the questions we are asked most often by homeowners and landlords in this part of Solihull. Every home in Lode Heath that goes on the market needs a valid EPC, and the process is simpler than most people expect. This guide walks through the whole process — what it costs, how long it takes, and what the assessor is actually looking for.
The short answer
An Energy Performance Certificate rates a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G, and is a legal requirement whenever a property in Lode Heath is sold or let. A domestic EPC starts from £60 and is valid for 10 years. We offer next-day availability across Lode Heath and the B91 postcodes, a fixed price agreed up front, and no upfront payment — you settle on the appointment.
What an EPC costs in Lode Heath
Pricing is by property size, not by postcode, so a three-bed in Lode Heath costs the same as a three-bed anywhere else in the borough. Every price includes lodging the certificate to the national register:
| Property size | Typical EPC price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £60 | Next-day available |
| 2–3 bedrooms | £80 | Next-day available |
| 4–5 bedrooms | £100 | Next-day available |
| 6+ bedrooms | On request | Next-day available |
Booking, step by step
- Tell us the property. Address, type and number of bedrooms — that is all we need for a fixed price.
- Choose AM, PM or anytime. No rigid time slots to guess at. We confirm the exact time the day before.
- Let the assessor in. Someone needs to provide access to every room, including the loft hatch.
- Get the certificate. We lodge it to the national register and email it to you, usually the same or next day.
What the assessor looks at in a Lode Heath property
Lode Heath is characterised by 1930s and post-war semis built around the Lode Lane works, plus later infill housing — the streets around Malvern & Brueton Park, and out through Lode Lane, Hobs Moat, Ulverley and Damson Parkway. On inter-war and 1930s housing like this, the assessor is mainly recording unfilled cavity walls, thin or compressed loft insulation, and original suspended timber floors that lose heat from below.
Most homes here are on mains gas. If the boiler is more than fifteen years old, replacing it with a modern condensing unit and a full control set is usually the next best points-per-pound after insulation.
The visit itself takes 30 to 60 minutes for a typical Lode Heath home. The assessor measures the property, photographs the heating system and any insulation evidence, and records the construction of every external wall. Nothing is invasive — but the more evidence you can produce, the better your rating is likely to be.
How to prepare
- Clear access to the loft hatch — an assessor who cannot see the insulation must assume the worst
- Find any cavity-wall or loft-insulation certificates
- Have the boiler make, model and service record to hand
- Note the age of the windows and whether the units are sealed double glazing
- Unlock any outbuildings, garages or annexes that form part of the property
Book your Lode Heath EPC
Booking takes about two minutes. See our Domestic EPC service for the full detail, read more about coverage on the Lode Heath EPC page, or get an instant quote. Landlords should also read our MEES consultancy page — the minimum rating to let is rising.
We cover every part of the borough — including Solihull Town Centre, Olton, Blossomfield and Hillfield, and every other Solihull area.