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BER Assessor

Michael Brock

MacKenna Brock Architects

 

01 2842851

mba@brock.ie

 

 

From 1st of January 2009 all buildings being sold or let will be required by law to have a valid BER Cert.

 

Building Energy Ratings for Existing Houses/Apartments

As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate, which is effectively an energy label, will be required for existing buildings offered for sale or rent from January 2009. There is a maximum fine of up to €5,000 for not having a BER cert when required.

 

The assessment takes place before the property is sold to inform the buyer of the energy rating of the home. The certificate will be supplied to the buyer with the standard conveyencing documentation.

 

When a property is offered for rent the prospective tenant must be supplied with a BER certificate. The same BER cert can be used when selling the property.

What is a BER Certificate?

A BER cert tells a prospective buyer or tenant how energy efficient a dwelling is. The rating is in the range of G up to A1. A1 represents an extremely well insulated house which uses very little energy for lighting and heating. G represents a house which has little insulation and inefficient heating systems.

The BER certificate is accompanied by an Advisory Report setting out recommendations for cost-effective improvements to the energy performance of the dwelling.

 

An existing house or apartment does not have to achieve any particular rating. The purpose of the BER certificate is to inform the buyer or tenant of the rating. BER certificates are valid for 10 years.

How is the property assessed?

The Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) is the official procedure for calculating and assessing the energy performance of dwellings. An assessor must visit each dwelling to perform the survey. The survey involves measuring and assessing the details of each heat loss area such as walls, roofs, floors and windows.

 

All space and hot water heating systems are assessed, along with ventilation, lighting and savings from renewables. This information is then used to calculate the energy rating of the dwelling.

 

The survey takes 1 to 2 hours depending on the property size. The BER Certificate and advisory report are usually available within 1-2 working days after the site assessment.

What does it cost?

We will provide a quote for all types of houses and apartments. The cost depends on the type, size and location of the dwelling.

 

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Estate Agents

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