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Building Energy Ratings
What is a Building Energy Rating?
A Building Energy Rating Certificate (as seen on the right) has a scale from A1 to G. The closer a dwelling's rating is to A1, the less it will cost to run and the less impact it will have on the environment.
When do I need a Building Energy Rating Certificate?
If you are selling your home or if you are renting out a property, you are required, by law, to have a Building Energy Rating Certificate.
How long does it take to get a rating?
We aim to have your rating completed within 48 hours of contacting us. We usually need access to your home for 2 hours to gather the information needed to compile the Building Energy Rating. We compile the rating at our office and publish it on the national database, and then forward the rating to you.
How much does it cost?
The cost varies depending on the complexity of the dwelling. Our charges range from €115 to €300 including VAT and SEAI charge of €25 per certificate. For an exact cost please use our quotation form.
How do I prepare for the BER assessment?
We will need the meter point reference number (MPRN) for the dwelling. This 11 digit number can be gotten from your electricity bill.
We will need to know the age of the property and the age of any extensions so if you can research this in advance that is useful. We will need access to your boiler so please ensure any out buildings are unlocked (if that is where the boiler is located).
Also have a look at our low cost things you can do to before the assessment to improve the rating.
What counties do you serve?
Green Thinking provides services in Meath, Dublin, Louth, Wicklow, Kildare, Cavan and Westmeath.
Good to know...
The most numerous Building Energy Rating Band is Band D. Very few homes, achieve an A rating. We do see G rated homes...no they are not sheds, but they do need insulation and heating system improvements.
Good to know...
If you want to improve the rating of your dwelling before selling or renting, there has never been a better time. There are grants available through the Home Energy Saving Scheme.
Low cost tips to improve your Building Energy Rating.
Tip #1
If your hot water cylinder has no insulation, fit a lagging jacket. For €20 you will see a big improvement in the rating.
Tip #2
Fit low energy bulbs (CFL or LED) wherever possible in your home.
Tip #3
Fit draught excluders to external doors if they are not present and fit draught proofing to old timber windows. These materials can be bought in a DIY store
Tip #4
Top up insulation in your attic and make sure there are no gaps in the insulation. For many homes this is a relatively straight forward (if itchy!) job.
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