How much does an EPC cost and how long is it valid?
The price of an EPC is not regulated: it is most often between 100 and 250 euros, depending on the property and the surveyor. An EPC is in principle valid for 10 years. However, transitional rules have shortened the validity of EPCs drawn up before 1 July 2021.
An unregulated price, to be compared between surveyors
The fee for an EPC is not set by any official scale: it is freely determined by the surveyor. In practice, it is most often within a range of around 100 to 250 euros, but this amount varies according to the floor area of the dwelling, its location, its age and the chosen professional. These amounts change over time and do not constitute a guaranteed rate.
It is advisable to request several quotes. The EPC must compulsorily be carried out by a surveyor certified by an accredited body and holding professional insurance. Check this certification, which guarantees the validity of the diagnostic.
- Unregulated, free price
- Common indicative range of around 100 to 250 euros (variable, to be confirmed by quote)
- Certified and insured surveyor required
- Compare several quotes before ordering
A 10-year validity, with transitional exceptions
In principle, an EPC is valid for 10 years. However, the EPC reform that came into force on 1 July 2021 introduced transitional rules for older diagnostics, in order to take into account the change in the calculation method.
EPCs carried out between 1 January 2013 and 30 June 2021 had their validity shortened: those drawn up between 2013 and 2017 ceased to be valid on 31 December 2022, and those drawn up between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2021 on 31 December 2024. In concrete terms, any EPC prior to 1 July 2021 is no longer valid today: a new EPC, using the method in force, is required.
- EPC carried out since 1 July 2021: valid for 10 years
- EPC carried out between 2013 and 2017: no longer valid since 31 December 2022
- EPC carried out between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2021: no longer valid since 31 December 2024
- In practice today, any EPC from before July 2021 must be redone
An EPC that is now legally binding
Since 1 July 2021, the EPC no longer has merely an informative value: it is legally binding, on the same footing as the other diagnostics. The buyer or tenant can thus hold the seller, the landlord or the surveyor liable in the event of an error causing harm. Only the works recommendations that accompany the EPC retain a purely informative value.
This binding force reinforces the importance of holding a reliable and up-to-date EPC. An expired diagnostic or one tainted by error can weaken the sale or the rental and expose you to legal action.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price of an EPC set by law?
No, the price of the EPC is unregulated. No regulatory scale is imposed on the surveyor. Rates vary according to the size of the property, its location and the professional. Request several quotes and always check that the surveyor is certified.
Is my 2019 EPC still valid?
No. EPCs drawn up between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2021 ceased to be valid on 31 December 2024. An EPC carried out in 2019 is therefore no longer valid and must be redone using the calculation method in force since July 2021.
Who can carry out a valid EPC?
Only a surveyor certified by an accredited body and covered by professional liability insurance can draw up a legally binding EPC. A diagnostic carried out by an uncertified person has no legal value.
Read next
- Code de la construction et de l'habitation, articles L.126-26 et suivants (DPE)
- Décret n° 2020-1610 du 17 décembre 2020 et arrêtés du 31 mars 2021 (réforme du DPE)
- Service-Public.fr - Diagnostic de performance énergétique (DPE)
- ADEME - Le DPE : durée de validité et méthode
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