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Evaluate your heating systems efficiency, i.e., when your heating is turned on and how how long you need it on and adjust the timer settings. We can also advise on whether to your heating system needs updating, replacing or even just a service.

Evaluate your routine of hot-water demand, i.e., when you need hot water and how much you need, and adjust the timer settings. If you use an immersion heater or central heating to heat you water, adjust the length of time they are used per day, i.e., 1 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening, depending on your needs.

Simple things such as not leaving electrical appliances on standby and turning off microwaves, TVs, PCs DVD players ect, when not in use. We can also advise you on what older appliances need to be replaced by newer more energy-efficient models.

Evaluate your home to find how to best use lights in combination with natural daylight to reduce costs. Simple changes such as replacing inefficient bulbs or using timers and dimmers to control the use of lights in the home can lead to mass.

Cooking appliances have a major impact on your energy usage in the home, some appliances such as your oven can be expensive to use and should be used as little as possible. Replacing old inefficient appliances in combination with smarter cooking practices can greatly reduce the amount of energy used in the home.

About BER Kerry

Local

BER Kerry are SEAI registered BER assessors providing the best prices in Kerry for BER Certs.

What We Do

We are specially trained BER assessors, registered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).

Service

We provide a quick and covenant service that can help you save money on your household bills

What is BER

A Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate is an indication of the energy performance of a home.

Grants

Better Energy Homeowner Grants require a BER on completion of work. We can advise you on your grant application.

Legislation

A BER is required for any new homes or any existing buildings for sale or rent.

Have Questions?

What is a BER?

A Building Energy Rating (BER) Certificate is an indication of the energy performance of a home. A BER is similar to the energy label for a household electrical appliance. The label has a scale from A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient and will tend to have the lowest energy bills, likewise G-rated dwellings would be the least efficient and have higher energy bills.

A BER certificate is accompanied by an Advisory Report which identifies how you might improve the energy performance of your home.  This report is based on the information gathered and input into the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure or DEAP.

Do i need BER Rating?

A BER is required under the following circumstances:

The building owner must obtain a BER before a new building is occupied for the first time regardless of whether it is offered for sale or rent.

When a new or existing building is offered for sale or rent the seller / renter must provide a BER to prospective buyers or tenants.

BER details must be included in advertisements when a building is offered for sale or rent.BER assessments performed on new builds also help determine compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations.

What Qualifications do BER Assessors have

All BER Assessors are trained in accordance with the SEAI training guidelines and must pass an exam to attain the qualification of BER Assessor.  Subsequently, every 2 years the Assessor must pass an exam in order to prove his/her competence.

Assessors are randomly audited by SEAI in order to demonstrate proper procedures in completing BER assignments.  The Quality Assurance and Disciplinary Procedures implemented by SEAI, ensures that both the quality and integrity of the BER scheme is maintained.

How long is a BER Certificate valid for?

A BER Certificate is valid for ten years. If during this period,  extensive work is undertaken on a property, for example insulation work, new windows, extensions, or partial demolition etc; then the original BER is no longer valid.

A provisional BER Certificate, produced from the plans of a new build, is valid for a maximum of two years.

The BER Assessor is required to keep proper records and documentation regarding individual BER’s for a period of 10 years pertaining to of all of the following for the 10 years:

How long does the BER inspection take?

There is no set time. Most inspections for an average 2-3 bedroom dwelling can be completed in or around 1 hour.  Some inspections can take several hours, depending on the size, configuration and various building elements within the dwelling.

What our customers say

I recently had to get a BER rating for my house what i was planning on selling. I called Donnie and had an inspection within 2 days and my cert was issued 3 days later. He carried out a full inspection and helped with all the paperwork and even suggested some energy saving tips. I could recommend Donnie in BER Kerry for your inspection.


- Stephen O’Sullivan‎ -  

Don Reenstierna BER Kerry assessed my property last year and was very efficient, we also got the grant thanks to Donnie


- Joan Bowler‎ -  

I got Don to do an assessment on my place and I found him to be just a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend him to anyone and he was very reasonable price wise.


- Podge Foley -  

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