Energy Performance Certificates in Chatham
Chatham and the surrounding Medway towns are one of our busiest areas, with a large rented sector and a high proportion of older terraced housing.
We cover ME4, ME5 and the surrounding area, including Walderslade, Lordswood, Wayfield, Luton, St Mary's Island. The local authority is the Medway Council, which enforces EPC and minimum energy efficiency compliance in the borough.
2025 saw 6,810 domestic Energy Performance Certificates lodged in Medway, an average of 6,927 a year over the last three years (MHCLG).
Housing in Chatham
Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the dockyard and the town centre, 1930s semis on the outskirts, and post-war estates at Walderslade and Lordswood.
Medway is one of the strongest rental markets we cover outside London, driven by relatively affordable house prices and fast services into the capital. Much of the stock is older than the tenants moving into it expect, which is where the compliance risk sits.
What affects an EPC in Chatham
The rating is driven by the building rather than the postcode, but the local stock produces the same issues repeatedly:
- Dockyard terraces with solid walls and original sash windows, the hardest combination to improve.
- Back-to-back and lower-ground-floor layouts where damp affects the recorded construction.
- Loft conversions in the post-war estates that are recorded but unheated, which drags the rating down.
The dockyard terraces are typically solid-walled with original sash windows, which is the hardest combination to improve. Landlords buying here should read the recommendation report before assuming a property will reach a C.
EPCs in Chatham: what is required
The rules are national rather than local, but they depend on what you are doing with the property:
- Selling a home — a valid EPC must be commissioned before the property is marketed, not at exchange.
- Letting a property — band E is the legal minimum today, rising to band C from 2030 under proposals not yet in force.
- Marketing for a client — the agent must be satisfied a certificate has been commissioned before the property is advertised.
- Commercial premises — assessed at Level 3 or Level 4, on a separate penalty scale.
Getting to and from Chatham
Rail services run from Chatham, with services into Victoria and St Pancras. Our assessors work across the whole area, so appointment availability depends on the assessor's round that week rather than on travel time.
Also needed to let a property here
Most landlords in Chatham need two more documents alongside the EPC, and both can usually be arranged on the same visit:
- Gas safety certificate — every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR — every five years, for the fixed wiring.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an EPC cost in Chatham?
Domestic EPCs start at £45 for a standard house or flat in Chatham. The exact fee depends on the size and type of property and is confirmed in writing before the visit.
How quickly can I get an EPC in Chatham?
Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available across Chatham and the surrounding area, and the certificate is normally emailed within 24 hours of the visit.
Which postcodes do you cover in Chatham?
We cover ME4, ME5 and the surrounding districts, including Walderslade, Lordswood, Wayfield, Luton, St Mary's Island.
Who enforces EPC rules in Chatham?
Medway Council is the local authority for Chatham and enforces trading standards matters including EPC compliance, as well as the minimum energy efficiency standards for rented property.
Do you cover commercial property in Chatham?
Yes. Commercial premises are assessed at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the building, and are quoted separately from a domestic EPC.
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Prices are indicative for a standard property. Size, construction and access can affect the fee, and the exact price is confirmed before booking. This page reflects the position in October 2026.