Energy Performance Certificates in Islington

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Professional EPC surveys across Islington.

We cover all of Islington including N1, N5, and N7, from Angel and Upper Street to Canonbury, Highbury, and Barnsbury. We also serve the EC1 fringe areas. We can usually book a survey near you within 1 to 2 working days.

Islington is one of London's most architecturally distinctive boroughs. Georgian townhouses line the streets of Barnsbury and Canonbury, including the famous Thornhill Square and Lonsdale Square. Victorian terraces dominate the streets off Holloway Road and Caledonian Road. The area also has significant council-built housing including the Bemerton Estate and post-war blocks around the Caledonian Road. Modern loft-style conversions in former warehouses around the canal add to the mix. Upper Street and Essex Road have numerous flats above retail premises.

Also covering nearby: Angel, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Highbury, Pentonville, Clerkenwell, De Beauvoir

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How Kubo works

Your EPC, sorted in three simple steps. Our assessors cover N1, N5, N7 regularly and can usually reach Islington within 1-2 working days.

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Pick your service, enter your property details, and see a fixed price in 60 seconds.

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Pay securely online. We confirm your slot the same day, often within the hour.

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We visit, complete the survey, and lodge your certificate on the government register.

EPC energy rating chart showing bands A to G

What is an EPC?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates your property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It's a legal requirement in England and Wales whenever you sell, rent, or build a property.

  • Legally required: You must have a valid EPC before marketing a property for sale or rent. Failure to provide one can result in a fine of up to £5,000.
  • Valid for 10 years: Once issued, your certificate lasts a decade. No need to renew unless you want an updated rating after improvements.
  • Includes recommendations: Every EPC comes with practical suggestions to improve your rating, from loft insulation to upgraded boilers.
  • Registered on a public database: Your certificate is lodged on the government's EPC register within 24 hours of assessment.
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Why choose Kubo?

We understand Islington's range from Georgian townhouses on Thornhill Square to Victorian terraces off Caledonian Road and warehouse conversions along the canal.

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Quidos and Elmhurst accredited Domestic Energy Assessors, registered with approved schemes.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about our services in Islington

How much does an EPC cost in Islington?
Most Islington flats are 1-2 bedrooms, costing £75. The Georgian and Victorian townhouses on streets like Canonbury Square and Barnsbury Road often have 4-5 bedrooms and cost £100. The largest properties, including some on Gibson Square and Lonsdale Square with 6+ bedrooms, are £125.
I'm renting out a flat on Upper Street. Is an EPC required?
Yes. Islington has a particularly active enforcement team for rental properties. Every self-contained flat needs its own valid EPC with a minimum E rating. Upper Street properties are often flats above shops in Georgian or Victorian buildings, which can score poorly due to solid walls and older heating. Check your certificate is current and compliant.
What makes EPC ratings low on Islington's Georgian terraces?
Georgian properties on streets like Thornhill Square, Cloudesley Square, and Canonbury Place have solid brick or stone walls, high ceilings, single-glazed sash windows, and open fireplaces. Listed building status, which affects many Islington Georgians, restricts external changes. These properties often rate E or F, with some larger ones scoring G.
How can I improve my EPC on an Islington period property?
Focus on changes that do not require listed building consent where applicable. Internal secondary glazing on sash windows, draught-proofing, chimney balloons or caps, and upgrading the boiler are usually permitted. Loft insulation in the roof void and underfloor insulation where accessible also help. In non-listed properties, discreet internal wall insulation on key walls can make a difference.
How quickly can you visit Islington?
We cover N1, N5, and N7 postcodes regularly via the A1 and City Road. Islington is very accessible and we can usually visit within 1-2 working days. Same-day appointments are available for a £20 call-out fee.

Properties in Islington

Islington is one of London's most architecturally distinctive boroughs. Georgian townhouses line the streets of Barnsbury and Canonbury, including the famous Thornhill Square and Lonsdale Square. Victorian terraces dominate the streets off Holloway Road and Caledonian Road. The area also has significant council-built housing including the Bemerton Estate and post-war blocks around the Caledonian Road. Modern loft-style conversions in former warehouses around the canal add to the mix. Upper Street and Essex Road have numerous flats above retail premises.

Common property types

  • Georgian townhouses: Found on Thornhill Square, Cloudesley Square, Lonsdale Square, and throughout Barnsbury and Canonbury. Solid brick or stucco with high ceilings and basement levels. Many are listed. Typically rate E or F.
  • Victorian terraces: Filling the streets off Caledonian Road, Holloway Road, and Liverpool Road. Solid brick with bay windows, often converted to flats. Usually rate D or E.
  • Council-built flats: Significant estates including Bemerton, Packington, and blocks around Caledonian Road. 1950s-70s construction in brick and concrete. Ratings vary from C to E depending on refurbishment.
  • Warehouse and canal conversions: Along Regent's Canal and around City Road Basin, former industrial buildings converted to residential lofts. Quality and insulation vary widely, with ratings from B to E.

Typical EPC issues we find in Islington

  • Listed building restrictions: Many of Islington's Georgian properties are Grade II listed, severely limiting options for double glazing, external insulation, and other visible alterations that would improve EPC scores.
  • Solid wall construction: Georgian and early Victorian properties throughout Islington have thick solid walls that are the primary source of heat loss. Internal wall insulation is often the only option and affects room proportions.
  • High ceilings and large room volumes: The generous proportions of Islington's period housing mean more air volume to heat. The EPC calculation accounts for this, penalising the characteristically tall rooms.
  • Mixed-age flats above shops: Upper Street, Essex Road, and Holloway Road have many flats in buildings of varying age and construction, often with poor thermal separation from commercial units below.

Why it matters for Islington landlords

Islington has an extremely active private rental market with high demand and premium rents. The council is one of the most rigorous in London for HMO licensing and EPC enforcement. Many rental properties are in converted Georgian and Victorian buildings where achieving good ratings requires thoughtful investment. Landlords should factor EPC compliance into property management budgets.

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