Insulation & Walls

10 ways to improve your EPC rating

Published 1 Jul 2026

What this video covers

What actually moves the score, counted down.

Ten ways to improve your home's E P C rating, counted down to the one that moves the score most. From Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:08 10. Switch every bulb to LED
  3. 0:24 9. Jacket the hot water cylinder
  4. 0:38 8. Draught-proof the home
  5. 0:53 7. Add modern heating controls
  6. 1:08 6. Upgrade to double or triple glazing
  7. 1:23 5. Fill unfilled cavity walls
  8. 1:41 4. Insulate the loft to 270mm
  9. 1:59 3. Modernise the heating system
  10. 2:16 2. Add solar panels
  11. 2:32 1. Get re-assessed after you upgrade
  12. 2:53 Where to start