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Commercial EPC Assessments Glasgow & Scotland
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates for offices, shops, industrial buildings and other non-domestic properties in Glasgow, Edinburgh and wider Scotland. We assess the building, prepare the energy model and arrange certificate lodgement.
From £170 + VAT
Starting price for smaller or straightforward assessments. Final pricing depends on property size, complexity, available information and site requirements. We confirm the scope and full cost before work begins.
What is included
What you get with this service
A clear, practical scope covering the assessment, technical work and final outputs needed for the project.
Who this is for
Designed for the teams responsible for delivery and compliance
We work directly with the people who need clear answers, dependable reporting and a straightforward route to completion.
Last reviewed: . Reviewed against the official and technical sources below.
What is a commercial EPC?
A commercial EPC, also called a non-domestic EPC, describes the building’s energy performance using standardised assumptions about use. It is an asset rating rather than a record of the occupier’s bills. The accompanying recommendations identify potential improvements, subject to their suitability for the property.
When do I need an EPC in Scotland?
An EPC is normally required when an applicable building is constructed, sold or let to a new tenant. Owners arranging a sale or letting should establish the EPC position before marketing and make the required information available to prospective buyers or tenants. The Scottish Government’s requirements guidance explains the duties and advertising rules.
How long is a commercial EPC valid?
Under the current Scottish system, an EPC can be valid for up to ten years. Check the certificate and register record, and do not assume an old certificate represents a substantially altered building. The Scottish Government’s latest reform update says the current system remains until spring 2028; future certificates and transitional rules should not be confused with today’s requirements. Check the linked reform update for a transaction affected by the changeover.
What buildings are exempt?
Exceptions exist, including some temporary buildings, stand-alone buildings under 50 m² and certain low-energy-demand industrial or agricultural premises. Conditions apply to each category. Do not assume that every listed building, empty unit or unheated property is exempt; provide its actual use and services information for a scope review.
What does the assessor inspect?
The assessment records geometry, construction, openings, insulation evidence, heating, cooling, hot water, ventilation, lighting and controls relevant to the energy model. Access is needed to representative spaces and building services. Plans and dated specifications help establish details that cannot be confirmed by inspection alone.
What affects the rating and what can I improve?
The model reflects fabric performance and building services, including system efficiencies and controls. Missing evidence may restrict which performance values can be used. Reviewing the recommendations alongside maintenance plans can help identify suitable upgrades; no particular rating or saving can be promised before the assessment.
What do I receive and how long does it take?
The agreed scope includes the assessment, EPC lodgement and recommendation report. Existing SES programme guidance is 3–6 working days for most standard instructions, subject to access, complexity and complete information. Confirm the programme before relying on it for a sale or lease deadline.
What is the Scottish EPC Register?
It is the register used to find Scottish EPC records and registered assessors. Check for an existing certificate before ordering a replacement, and keep the lodged document with the property records. Qualifying larger buildings may also need a Section 63 Action Plan.
Can you cover Glasgow, Edinburgh and multi-site instructions?
SES is based at 272 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 4JR. Send the addresses, areas and access contacts for sites in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Central Belt or elsewhere in Scotland. We can scope a single instruction or a portfolio programme; coverage outside Scotland is confirmed against the service and location.
What information should I send?
- Property address, use, approximate floor area and sale or letting deadline
- Floor plans, existing EPC and evidence of previous alterations
- Heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and hot-water specifications
- Access contacts, occupied areas and any shared plant or landlord services
Send what you have through our quote request form or contact the Glasgow team to confirm the scope. See our selected projects for the buildings and estates featured in our portfolio.
Related assessments
Official guidance and sources
Requirements depend on the property, proposed work and relevant dates. The sources below distinguish statutory guidance from assessment methodology; SES provides assessment services, not regulatory approval.
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