FAQ

What is a BER?

The term BER stands for Building Energy Rating. A BER Certificate is an energy label which indicates the overall energy efficiency of a property. The SEAI are the governing body which are responsible for the BER Scheme.

How Long Does A BER Certificate Last?

A BER Certificate last for 10 years providing there are no material changes to the property that could affect the energy efficiency. If you have upgrade works done to a property within this period you can get the property resurveyed and get a New BER Certificate issued reflecting an improvements in the energy efficiency.

What Do I Need On Day Of BER?

The only item the assessor will need from you on the day is an MPRN number for the property. This is a number on the top right hand side of an electricity bill for the property. All BER’s are registered with the SEAI using this number and the address that is linked in the ESB with this number. The assessor will need access to all rooms and the survey will typically take 45mins. 

Can A Property Fail A BER?

No, a property cannot fail a BER rating. The ratings are set from an A to G scale, with A being the most efficient and G the least.

How Can I Check If Property Has A BER?

You can search on the internet for the BER Register and input your MPRN number and it will identify is there is a BER for this MPRN number.