A clear, local guide to getting an EPC in Monkspath, Solihull — what it costs, how long it takes, and what the assessor looks at on modern estate and new-build housing.
Getting an EPC in Monkspath is one of the questions we are asked most often by homeowners and landlords in this part of Solihull. Getting an EPC in Monkspath is straightforward once you know what the assessor needs from you. 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 Monkspath is sold or let. A domestic EPC starts from £60 and is valid for 10 years. We offer next-day availability across Monkspath and the B90 postcodes, a fixed price agreed up front, and no upfront payment — you settle on the appointment.
What an EPC costs in Monkspath
Pricing is by property size, not by postcode, so a three-bed in Monkspath 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 Monkspath property
Monkspath is characterised by 1980s and 1990s estate housing, generally well insulated but with ageing boilers — the streets around Monkspath Hall and Cranmore Business Park, and out through Monkspath Hall Road, Cranmore, Highlands and Shelly Crescent. On modern estate and new-build housing like this, the assessor is mainly recording very little, structurally — these homes were built to a decent fabric standard, so the missing points usually sit in the heating controls, the hot-water system and the lighting.
Almost all of this stock is on mains gas with a condensing boiler already fitted, so the fuel type itself is rarely the problem.
The visit itself takes 30 to 60 minutes for a typical Monkspath 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 Monkspath EPC
Booking takes about two minutes. See our Domestic EPC service for the full detail, read more about coverage on the Monkspath 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 Shirley, Solihull Lodge, Dickens Heath and Cheswick Green, and every other Solihull area.