Energy Performance Certificates in Romford

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Professional EPC surveys across Romford.

Kubo covers all of Romford and the surrounding areas including RM1, RM2, RM3, RM7, Gidea Park, Rush Green, and Collier Row. We can usually book a survey near you within 1 to 2 working days.

Romford is one of East London's largest towns with a varied housing stock spanning from Edwardian houses around Gidea Park to inter-war semis, post-war estates, and modern developments around the station. The town has a busy property market with strong rental demand.

Also covering nearby: Gidea Park, Rush Green, Collier Row, Harold Wood, Hornchurch, Upminster, Emerson Park

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How Kubo works

Your EPC, sorted in three simple steps. Our assessors cover RM1, RM2, and RM3 regularly and can usually reach Romford within 1-2 working days.

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Choose your service, add a few property details, and your fixed price appears straight away.

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Book in seconds

Book and pay online. We confirm your appointment the same day, usually within the hour.

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Certified within 24 hours

We carry out the survey and lodge the certificate on the national register within 24 hours.

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 assess across Romford regularly, from the Gidea Park garden suburb homes to inter-war semis along the main roads.

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Accredited through Quidos and Elmhurst, and registered with the approved government schemes.

Next-day appointments

Short notice is fine. Next day and same day appointments are available right across our area.

Fixed pricing from £69

No hidden fees, no call-out charges. The price you see online is the price you pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about our services in Romford

How much does an EPC cost in Romford?
Most Romford homes are 3-bedroom semis, so they fall in our £79 band. Larger detached houses in Gidea Park or Emerson Park are £115 for 4-5 bedrooms. No hidden fees.
What EPC ratings do 1930s Romford houses typically get?
The inter-war semis common across Romford usually score D or E. Key factors are whether the cavity walls have been filled, the age of the boiler, and the level of loft insulation. Homes with all three improvements can reach C.
Do I need an EPC to sell my house in Romford?
Yes. You legally need a valid EPC before marketing your property. Romford has a very active property market, and estate agents will require the certificate before listings go live. Having it ready avoids delays in the sales process.
What improvements help Romford houses the most?
For the typical 1930s semi, cavity wall insulation is the single biggest improvement if not already done. Loft insulation to 270mm and a modern condensing boiler are the next priorities. Together these can improve a rating from E to C.
How quickly can you visit Romford?
Our assessors cover this area and can reach Romford via the A12 or A118. We cover all of RM1, RM2, RM3, and RM7 including Gidea Park, Rush Green, Collier Row, and Harold Wood. Same-day appointments are usually available if you book before midday.

Properties in Romford

Romford is one of East London's largest towns with a varied housing stock spanning from Edwardian houses around Gidea Park to inter-war semis, post-war estates, and modern developments around the station. The town has a busy property market with strong rental demand.

Common property types

  • Gidea Park garden suburb houses: The Gidea Park area has a collection of architecturally significant houses from the 1911 Romford Garden Suburb exhibition, alongside later inter-war additions. These include detached and semi-detached houses with generous gardens, and construction quality varies from excellent to typical inter-war standards.
  • 1930s semi-detached houses: The dominant property type across Romford, found along main roads and residential streets. Cavity walls, bay windows, hipped roofs, and front/rear gardens are standard. These form the bulk of EPC assessments in the area.
  • Post-war council housing: Estates around Collier Row and Harold Hill with a mix of terraced houses, maisonettes, and low-rise flats. Many are now privately owned and being let. Construction is typically brick with concrete floors and flat or shallow-pitched roofs.
  • Modern town-centre apartments: Recent developments around Romford station including tower blocks and mid-rise buildings. These achieve B or C ratings with modern construction methods, double glazing, and efficient heating systems.

Typical EPC issues we find in Romford

  • Unfilled cavities in inter-war semis: A significant proportion of Romford's 1930s housing still has empty cavity walls. This is the single biggest opportunity for improvement, as filling the cavity is relatively low cost and typically improves the rating by one band.
  • Old boilers in rental properties: Many buy-to-let properties across Romford have boilers that are 15-20 years old. Upgrading to a modern condensing boiler is one of the most cost-effective EPC improvements.
  • Garage conversions with poor insulation: Many Romford houses have converted their garages into living space. Older conversions often have uninsulated floors and thin walls, which drag the overall EPC rating down.

Why it matters for Romford landlords

Romford has a large and growing rental market, particularly for family-sized homes. Havering Council requires landlords in the borough's selective licensing areas to have valid EPCs. Estate agents along South Street and the town centre check certificate validity as standard before marketing rental properties.

Nearby areas we cover

As well as Romford, we cover the surrounding RM postcodes. Same day and next day appointments are available across all of them.

Dagenham · Hornchurch · Upminster · Aveley · South Ockendon · Chadwell St Mary · Chafford Hundred · Grays · Tilbury · Purfleet

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Commercial property in Romford? We also do commercial EPCs in Romford for shops, offices, restaurants and industrial units, from £149.

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What our customers say

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