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BER Assessments

A Domestic BER, (Building Energy Rating)  is an indication of the energy performance of a home. It covers energy use for space heating, water heating, ventilation and lighting calculated on the basis of standard occupancy. A BER is similar to the energy label for a household electrical appliance like your fridge. The label has a scale of A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will have the lowest energy bills.

A BER is required when and existing dwelling is sold or rented or when a new dwelling is built for sale.  BER assessments are also required to validate certain home energy retrofit measures that are funded through the SEAI grant schemes.

A Domestic BER involves  a detailed survey of your home; including measuring of the building footprint, glazing levels & types, the building’s construction and an investigation into the heating systems. This data is then entered into the  Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure, (DEAP) software   and lodged with the national database to produce the BER rating and certificate.

We are registered as a BER assessor with SEAI and carry the necessary €1,300,000 professional indemnity insurance and €6,500,000 public/products liability insurance.

Testimonials

Paul Bolger, Bandon, Co. Cork

Ruairi carried out a BER assessment and whole house retrofit plan for my bungalow. Ruairi took a highly professional approach to the assessment and was very pleasant to work with. I was extremely satisfied with the high quality of the work and report which was done at a reasonable cost. Ruairi not only did a BER assessment but also provided a suite of different options for retrofit which was very valuable in terms of decision making about what to prioritise.

Maggie and Tara, Beara, West Cork

Ruairi assisted with our whole house retrofit. He was very responsive, easy to communicate with and happy to adapt plans as we worked through our ideas. He is very knowledgeable about all the latest eco technologies and ready to respond and advise in all areas of our retrofit. We never felt pressured to spend beyond our budget. We recommended his service to friends of ours and they also had a great experience.

Helen and Finbarr, Cork City

We’ve been interested in retrofitting our house for eighteen months but literally did not know where to start. We were immediately impressed with the clarity of [Ruari’s] information. We contracted him to do a technical assignment of our home. Ruairi’s thoroughness and attention to detail was impressive. His follow up report was prompt, detailed and easy to read for an ordinary person. Pricing and contacts of contractors to undertake work was very helpful. We are working through his recommendations and are very pleased with progress. We would recommend Ruairi highly as a first step in starting the retrofit journey.

Ger and Carmel, Durrus, West Cork

Our experience with Retrofurb was very positive. Following an in-depth discussion and thorough technical assessment of our home, Ruairi presented us with a detailed and informative report outlining a selection of options for our retrofit journey. Well worth the investment and would highly recommend.

Peter, Ahakista, West Cork

Ruairi provided a inspection and retrofit plan for our home. His inspection was thorough and professionally done and his report was informative and clearly written. He allowed time to explain the details and to discuss options for our house.

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