Accurate energy assessments and stock condition surveys you can build a contract on.
Stephens Energy is an independent consultancy supporting housing associations, local authorities and building consultancies with high-quality, compliant survey data.
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Detailed, audit-ready reporting across EPCs, stock condition and compliance surveys.
About us
Independent energy and surveying expertise for the housing sector
Stephens Energy is the trading name of Hotomated Limited, an Edinburgh-based consultancy specialising in domestic energy assessment and stock condition surveying. We work alongside housing associations, local authorities and building consultancies to deliver reliable survey data and clear, compliant reporting.
As an independent practice, we offer the flexibility and responsiveness of a specialist partner combined with the data quality and rigour expected on regulated public-sector contracts.
Accredited & compliant
An accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (Elmhurst) working to current regulatory and accreditation standards.
High data quality
Rigorous, audit-ready data capture and reporting that stands up to scrutiny and portfolio analysis.
Independent & responsive
A flexible, contract-ready consultancy that adapts to your timescales and reporting requirements.
Efficiency focused
Practical insight that helps clients improve energy performance and meet decarbonisation goals.
Services
Specialist surveys for compliant, energy-efficient housing
From individual EPCs to portfolio-wide condition programmes, we deliver consistent, regulation-ready data.
Domestic Energy Assessments & EPCs
Accredited domestic energy assessments and Energy Performance Certificate production for residential properties.
Stock Condition Surveys
Detailed stock condition surveying for social housing providers and residential portfolios, with structured, comparable data.
HHSRS Assessments
Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments to identify and prioritise hazards across your stock.
Decent Homes Standard Compliance
Compliance surveys assessing properties against the Decent Homes Standard to support investment planning.
Retrofit Assessment
Retrofit assessments to inform energy improvement measures and support decarbonisation programmes.
Need something tailored?
We scope bespoke survey programmes around your portfolio and contract requirements.
Discuss your project →Coverage area
Based in Edinburgh, working across the border
Our central location lets us respond quickly to clients across Scotland and into the North East of England, keeping travel efficient and turnaround times short.
Scotland
Edinburgh and the central belt, with coverage across mainland Scotland.
The Scottish Borders
Towns and rural communities throughout the Borders region.
North East England
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and the wider North East.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Our home base
3
Regions served
5
Survey services
100%
Independent
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch and we'll confirm availability for your project.
Contact
Discuss your survey requirements
Tell us about your portfolio, contract or assessment needs and we'll respond promptly with how we can help.
Website
stephensenergies.co.uk
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland