Building Energy Ratings

The cost of a building energy rating (BER) will depend on a number of variables. These can have an impact on how long it will take the assessor to survey the dwelling and carry out the associated calculations using the Domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP). To assist the assessor with providing an accurate quotation you […]

Assessors are generally from technical backgrounds such as engineers, building surveyors or architectural technicians, which leaves them well placed to offer excellent advise to their clients. All assessors are required to follow a code of practice which sets out obligations including minimum levels of insurance, acting in an independent manner and providing details of the

It will greatly speed up the survey if you can ensure the assessor has easy access to all parts of the dwelling, windows, doors and the heating system such as the boilers and hot water cylinders. If you have carried out any upgrades to the dwelling and want to include these in the survey, it

SEAI have a facility to find a BER assessment if you have the MPRN number from you electrical bill available. Click on the link below to find the details of your BER rating. You can contact the SEAI for further assistance to retrieve a copy of your BER certificate. >>>>https://ndber.seai.ie/pass/ber/search.aspx >>>>https://www.seai.ie/contact-us/

Typically a BER Certificate is valid for ten years. A provisional BER Certificate, produced from the plans of a new build, is valid for a maximum of two years.

The information collected must be entered into the DEAP calculation software. All the information associated with the dwelling must be carefully stored so that it is available should the property be selected for audit by the SEAI. The calculation and administration will take several hours depending on the complexity of the dwelling. An approximate estimate

The survey will involve the following: • Establishing the orientation and shelter of the dwelling • Accurate dimensional survey of the dwelling to establish the volume. • Accurate dimensional survey of all windows and doors • Inspection of the fabric of the building, floor, walls, roofs, windows, doors etc • Inspection of the space and

It is part of the European & International response to the environmental and global warming crisis. The building and construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, global warming and has been identified as a key sector for carbon reduction. The EU estimates that buildings account for 40% of total energy consumption and 36%

A Building Energy Rating (BER) is an indication of the energy performance of a building. It covers energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting, calculated based on standard occupancy. It is expressed as primary energy use per unit floor area per year (kWh/m2/yr). “A” rated properties are the most efficient and will