Elmhurst accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessors
Fast NDEPC turnaround from survey to lodgement
All Devon districts and industrial estates
Competitive Level 3 pricing
Energy Performance Direct provides professional Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (NDEPC) assessments for commercial buildings throughout Devon. Based in Exeter and operating across the county since 2009, our NDEA assessors know Devon’s commercial property stock intimately — from modern business parks in Exeter and Plymouth to historic market-town retail units, coastal hotels in Torbay and Ilfracombe, agricultural buildings with commercial use, and industrial estates in Barnstaple and Newton Abbot.
A Commercial EPC (NDEPC) is legally required whenever you sell, rent or construct a commercial building in Devon. The certificate rates the building A–G on the SBEM asset scale and is valid for 10 years. Most Devon properties fall within the Level 3 category — offices, shops, small industrial units, pubs, cafés and surgeries — which is our everyday specialism.
We provide NDEPC assessments across every Devon district. Our assessors regularly survey Plymouth’s city centre and waterfront developments, Exeter’s Science Park and Sowton Industrial Estate, Torbay’s seafront hotels and entertainment venues, Barnstaple’s North Devon business parks, and market towns throughout East Devon, Mid Devon, West Devon, South Hams and North Devon.
In addition to standard NDEPCs we produce full SBEM calculations for new-build and refurbishment projects needing Part L Building Regulations compliance, plus the as-built commercial EPC for Building Control sign-off. See our SBEM explained guide.
Since April 2023 it is unlawful to let a Devon commercial property rated F or G without a registered exemption. Under DESNZ’s June 2026 interim response, the 2027 EPC C milestone has been dropped and a proposed EPC B by 2031 will apply only to buildings over 1,000 m² (pending secondary legislation); smaller Devon properties remain at the current Band E minimum. Our Commercial Energy Advice (MEES) consultancy sits alongside the EPC — we model realistic upgrades (LED re-lamping, heating controls, roof and cavity insulation, heat pump retrofit, solar PV) with cost and payback so Devon landlords have a defensible improvement plan for tenants, lenders and insurers. See our MEES case study for a worked example.
Commercial EPC pricing in Devon depends on property type, size and location. Indicative pricing: small offices/retail (up to 500 m²) £180–£400, medium warehouses (500–2,000 m²) £400–£800, large properties £800–£1,500+. Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay and Newton Abbot have minimal travel surcharge; more remote Devon locations are priced transparently based on distance.
Level 3 Commercial EPC pricing in Devon varies by property type and size. Small offices, shops and retail units (up to 500 m²) typically cost £180–£400. Medium warehouses or industrial units (500–2,000 m²) range from £400–£800. Larger commercial premises may cost £800–£1,500+. Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay and Newton Abbot have minimal or no travel surcharge — we publish any travel fee transparently at the point of booking.
Yes. As a Devon-based NDEA (Non-Domestic Energy Assessor) we cover the entire county including Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay (Torquay, Paignton, Brixham), Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Okehampton, Tavistock, Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and all South Hams, Mid Devon, North Devon, East Devon and West Devon districts.
A Level 3 NDEPC is the most common non-domestic assessment and covers offices, shops, warehouses, light industrial units, pubs, cafés, B&Bs, surgeries, nurseries and similar buildings. The vast majority of Devon commercial properties we survey fall into Level 3, which keeps the modelling proportionate and the fee competitive while still producing a fully lodged, legally compliant certificate.
Yes. Alongside the core Commercial EPC we provide full SBEM calculations for new-build and major refurbishment projects that need Part L Building Regulations compliance, plus the as-built commercial EPC required for Building Control sign-off. See our main Commercial EPC pillar page for more detail.
The on-site survey typically takes 1–3 hours depending on property size and complexity. For Devon properties we aim to attend site within 5–7 working days of booking, with the lodged NDEPC emailed within a further 5–7 working days. Expedited same-week service is available for urgent Devon commercial transactions.
Since April 2023 it is unlawful to continue to let a commercial property rated F or G unless a valid MEES exemption is registered. We pair the EPC with a separate Commercial Energy Advice (MEES consultancy) report that models realistic upgrades — LED re-lamping, controls, insulation, heat pump retrofit, solar PV — with indicative cost and payback, so Devon landlords have a defensible improvement plan.
Looking specifically for an industrial or warehouse EPC in Devon? Our specialist industrial assessors cover Marsh Barton, Sowton, Langage and every major Devon trading estate.
See how the same NDEA service has worked for other commercial buildings in the South West.
Five-option improvement pathway with full financial payback analysis. Listed Victorian period building modelled in SBEM, demonstrating that even the most challenging heritage stock can reach Band A with the right staged plan.
Read case studyMixed office and workshop premises with oil boiler heating. SBEM-modelled improvements covering oil boiler replacement, LED lighting upgrade and fabric measures with full MEES compliance recommendations for the landlord.
Read case studyTwin industrial workshop refurbishment with LED lighting, AC heat pump heating and roof / wall insulation upgrades. SBEM modelling demonstrating Band B compliance ready for the proposed 2030 commercial standard.
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