Ireland guide
BER rating in Ireland
Plain-English summary
A BER, or Building Energy Rating, shows the energy performance of a home. It can help you understand upgrade priorities and may be required for certain grants or after certain works.
Who it may apply to
This may apply to homeowners selling, renting, buying, applying for grants or planning energy upgrades in Ireland.
Grant and cost information
Check the current BER grant or assessment support on SEAI before publishing. BER assessment costs can vary by assessor, home type and whether the rating is part of a grant-supported upgrade.
How to check eligibility
- Check whether your grant route requires a BER before or after works.
- Use a registered BER assessor where required.
- Keep the BER certificate and advisory report.
- Use the report to compare practical upgrade options.
Official sources
Use SEAI BER information and current SEAI grant guidance.
This guide is general information only. Confirm all details with official SEAI sources before applying, booking work or signing a contract.