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BER Certificates & Energy Audits for properties being sold or leased
Domestic Properties
- Site visits to inspect potential upgrades to improve energy efficiency
- Thermal imaging to detect insufficient insulation and heat loss locations
- Draught tests to detect air leaks in the building
- Guidance on SEAI Better Energy Homes Grant Scheme for insulation & heating upgrades
- Inspection of heating systems and possible upgrades
- Produce a detailed report on problem areas and a list of solutions
- Report will detail base line BER of dwelling and indicate Final BER when remedial work is carried out (can be structured to detail requirements to upgrade the dwelling to a desired BER Rating)
Commercial Buildings
- Site Visits to inspect possible upgrades to building
- Thermal Imaging to detect area of poor insulation level and Heat Loss
- Draught Detection Tests to detect air leaks in building envelope
- Draw up Detailed Report on Problem Areas and a list of Solutions to address problems
- Report will Detail base line BER of Dwelling and indicate Final BER when remedial works/extension are carried out.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BER certificate?
A Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate indicates your building’s energy performance. It is like the energy label for household appliances.
The certificate rates your building on a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy bills. G-rated are the least energy efficient and tend to have the highest energy bills.
How a BER is calculated?
Your BER is calculated through energy use for space and hot water heating, ventilation, and lighting. A measured survey of the property is carried out and a room by room survey completed. It is a non-invasive survey.
The number of people likely to occupy a building is also taken in consideration. This is based on the average number of occupants in buildings of a similar size.
Who needs a BER Certificate or when is one required?
A BER is required for all homes that are for sale or for rent, including unoccupied new builds.
What buildings are exempt from needing a BER?
There are some exemptions from the requirement of a BER, these are:
- national monuments
- protected structures or proposed protected structures
- places of worship or buildings used for the religious activities of any religion
- certain temporary buildings
- industrial buildings not intended for extended human occupancy with a low installed heating capacity (≤10 W/m²);
- non-residential agricultural buildings with a low installed heating capacity (≤10 W/m²);
- stand-alone buildings with a small useful floor area (<50m²).”