If you’re unsure whether your building is SEAI BER-exempt or not, then the answers is more than likely a no.
The only exception is that you don’t require a commercial BER cert if your building is stand-alone & less than 50sqm. Otherwise, I’m almost certain, you’ll need a residential BER Cert to sell, let, re-mortgage, green mortgage, grant application, etc… However, that does not mean you can’t get a free BER Cert, which is practically the same thing… cha-ching!!
How much does a Commercial BER Cert cost? Commercial BER Price Range €420-€695. We’ve gone through the price range from commercial BER enquiries from our enquiries page
Best practice for a tradesman or handyman is to not quote a price in hours, but for the actual job required. To give a price range, e.g. Between €500-€600. Offer a great price to the customer, but also cover yourself for any uncertainties…
Buying a property is not cheap. Even after you have gone sale agreed, issues may come down the line, issues with dampness, structural defects, windows, location and a lot more. I recommend undertaking a pre purchase house survey to put your mind at ease.
Whilst the price for a house or apartment survey can vary, we give you a ballpark cost for a 3 bed terrace property survey in Ireland today under 90 square metres.
Today, we compare prices from abc BER assessors to rate a 3 bedroom standard house in Naas, Co. Kildare. Prices ranged from €165- €450 for a BER Cert cost.
