If you’re looking for an energy professional to provide a BER (Building Energy Rating) certificate in Ireland, look for these key attributes:
Key attributes to look for
- SEAI Registered Assessor – Make sure they are officially registered with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
- Relevant qualifications – They should have the appropriate qualifications and training to carry out BER assessments.
- Experience – Look for an assessor with substantial experience assessing properties similar to yours, particularly if it is a commercial or unusual building.
- Local knowledge – Someone operating in your area will generally understand local building types, construction methods and common energy-efficiency issues.
- Accurate assessment – A good assessor should take proper measurements and inspect the building rather than simply relying on basic information supplied by the owner.
- Knowledge of Irish building regulations – They should understand current and relevant Irish energy-efficiency requirements.
- Independent and impartial – The assessment should provide an objective rating rather than being influenced by a company trying to sell you particular products or upgrades.
- Clear explanation of the BER – They should be able to explain what your rating means and identify the main factors affecting it.
- Energy improvement advice – Ideally, they can recommend practical improvements that could improve the property’s energy performance.
- Professional report and documentation – You should receive the appropriate BER documentation and be able to verify the assessment.
- Professional insurance – Check that they carry appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
- Good reputation – Look for positive reviews, testimonials and evidence of previous work.
- Competitive, transparent pricing – The quote should clearly state what is included, with no unexpected charges.
- Prompt service – Particularly important if the BER is needed for a property sale, letting, mortgage or compliance deadline.
For a commercial property
Remember to put particular emphasis on commercial BER experience, knowledge of larger or more complex buildings, and the assessor’s ability to work with existing building plans and technical information.
The most important check: verify that the person is currently SEAI registered rather than simply describing themselves as a “BER assessor.”
Best SEAI Registered Assessors
| About the Register: |
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| This register is a list of BER assessors that are registered to carry out BER assessments
SEAI, in its capacity as the issuing Authority under the BER Regulations, registers persons as a BER/DEC assessor in accordance with the regulations and the terms and conditions of the Code of Practice and Quality Assurance processes. Registration as a BER/DEC assessor includes a commitment to adhere to the BER assessor code of practice. Assessors are not employees of SEAI. A BER/DEC assessor takes full responsibility for the verification of the accuracy of each data point in each BER/DEC assessment that he or she carried out and the accurate submission of a BER/DEC assessment to SEAI for publication on the BER/DEC register. Further information on getting an assessment is available here |
Best SEAI Registered Assessors
