BER cost

I was quoted rom 275 - 400 for 3 bed terraced, not sure of sq ft.

following a recommendation on here I used niall at www.eeri.ie

quick and professional, pleasure to deal with.
 
You guys are getting ripped off. Most of these BER assessors are ex estate agents, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, carpenters, and people who have been laid off in construction. I know this as I work in Construction. Currently we are using a company to carry out BER certs on 145 no. units and we are been charged €152/unit. Obviously, the rates are different in a one off house case but you should ask te BER assessor for the qualifications and industry experience rather than them waving there BER qualifications at you, which they bought from the SEI. Personally I think the BER cert is a waste of time an an air tightness test is more benefical. Also, be careful of these guys that call themselves "energy consultants" unless they have a MSc in an energy related subject. I think your money will be well spent if you employ someone who is from a Mechanical or plumbing background as a large element of the BER is in the energy performace of space heating, ventilation, water heating, lighting & roof & wall insulation.
 
BER consultants prices average around 300 Euro for a 1,400 sq. ft. semi but the quality of work varies greatly. i.e. You get what you pay for. If you do not need a BER cert but merely want expert recommendations on Energy cost savings you should be able to get a report & practical advice for under 200 Euro. I have used www.energyrate.ie who are highly qualified people specialising in BER & found them to be excellent.
 
300 is over the odds by a mile...200 is still lucrative for BER assessor. If they the auctioneer who is trying to rent your house or sell it then my view is that it should be included in the overall 1% they get and not a cent more - plus try to negotiate their commission down.
 
Ber on a standard house takes a good assesor 3-4 hours = 160 euro max.

Any more is too much IMO
 
colm5 said:
Ber on a standard house takes a good assesor 3-4 hours = 160 euro max.

Any more is too much IMO
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From speaking to a guy to has recently done this course(ex carpenter)
i have asked him about this price, he advised me between travel,fees, equipment and time/labour this price is not justifiable from a cost perspective and would be a waste of his time to take on work like this.
From what i can see there is point in having a go at people for trying to earn a living as oposed to sitting on the dole, absolutely shop around but if we are going to start accusing people who are trying to change their careers in order to feed their families then the point of this initiative is lost.
Patrick2008

Pat if you think you are going to get someone with an MSc in an energy related subject and also a qualified BER for €152 i find this highly unlikely. Quoting for 145 units is a different ball game to one off jobs.
I am in no way connect to this industry, i am just trying to look at it from a BER asessors point of view.
We need to get these people working again i for one hope this scheme proves to be a somewhat of a success.
 
johnnygman said:
From speaking to a guy to has recently done this course(ex carpenter)

Pat if you think you are going to get someone with an MSc in an energy related subject and also a qualified BER for €152 i find this highly unlikely. Quoting for 145 units is a different ball game to one off jobs.
I am in no way connect to this industry, i am just trying to look at it from a BER asessors point of view.
We need to get these people working again i for one hope this scheme proves to be a somewhat of a success.
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Well said John....there are lots of assessors out there who will quote for a BER so shop around and you'll get a good price.
If someone is charging over the odds they will not get the work so please stop bashing legitimate assessors whether they be ex-carpenters/plumbers etc., as they will have passed the relevant exams and are at least pro-active in getting back into the workforce.
 
I've just been quoted €450 for a BER assessment of a new build! RIP off ireland has been ressurrected!
 
Neadyk said:
I've just been quoted €450 for a BER assessment of a new build! RIP off ireland has been ressurrected!
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WITH 2660 Assessors.. im sure you can get another quote...

although if that quote is for a 4000-5000 sq ft house its probably ok...
 
We got an assessment done recently on a 4 Bedroom Detached
1600 sq ft, property in Kildare. the cost was €275 (Including VAT & SEI Fees)

The Assessor was a Chartered Engineer with 20 years experience in the construction industry. He pointed out some significant things in the
house which could cause problems in a future Structural Survey.

Well worth the money. When arranging an assessment make sure you check the experience and qualifications and confirm membership of Porfessional bodies.

I can pm details of the company if anyone wants it.
 
I believe that most BER Assessors are operating without the correct PI Insurance cover, which I believe is set at €6m (which is completely ridiculus level).
Also, i have been informed that an assessment can be obtained for around €150 in the Kildare area.
Anyone knbow for sure about the PI cover level.
 
Anyone get any positive information from a BER or is it worth my while getting one done if I have no intention of selling my house?
 
Vat on BER 21.5%, As per Professional Service (Solicitor, Architect......)

SEI(Sustainabe Energy Ireland also charge a €25 +VAT at 21.5% to Publish the rating)
 
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hi jaygee, they are low cost for a full break down of your homes energy usage, but typically it's heating controls, poor insulation, single glazing & open fires that leaves a home uncomfortable and with a poor rating. air tightness as mentioned above is often overlooked but is an important measure.
 
I asked BER assessors for quotes in the North Tipperary Serve area and the quotes varied between €250 and €400 for a detached bungalow. Shopping around will save you money
 
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