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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