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As experts in the field of BER assessments, Fox Covert Engineering is dedicated to providing our clients with the most comprehensive and, if required, customised solutions to help them save energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Our team of professionals use the latest tools and technologies to perform detailed assessments of your energy usage. We will work with you to develop cost-effective strategies that help you achieve your energy goals. We are committed to delivering the highest quality service and results to all our clients.

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Services

At Fox Covert Engineering, we conduct Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments as required for sale, rent or SEAI Grants. We can offer recommendations to help you increase the energy efficiency of your building.
If you're building a new property, we can make sure that it meets the Part L compliance from the latest building regulations.
Our expertise extend to outside the realm of BER's, get in touch to find out how we can help.
Our company is registered and fully insured.

Building Energy Rating (BER)

Part L Compliance Check

Last Minute BER Assessment

Project Management

Outdoor Living Space

Building Energy Rating

A BER certificate shows you the energy performance of your home based on typical occupancy. It is a good indicator of how much you will spend on energy and how much carbon you will produce to heat your home to a comfortable level.

The rating goes from A-G. A-rated homes are the most energy efficient, comfortable and typically have the lowest energy bills. G-rated homes are the least energy efficient and require a lot of energy to heat the home.

You can also use a BER cert to compare the energy performance of different properties you might be considering buying or renting.

How long does a BER cert last

A BER is calculated based on the amount of energy your home requires for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, water heating and lighting. A BER does not include electricity used for other purposes such as the running of appliances like cookers, fridges and washing machines within your home.

Who needs a BER Certificate

By law, all new houses and houses for sale or rent must have a BER rating. The onus is on the property owner to have this carried out. BER details must be included on advertisements for the home. Having a higher BER rated home will increase your property value.

If you are considering a home energy upgrade SEAI recommends starting with a Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment.

This will tell you where your home currently lies on the A-G scale (A being most efficient). It will also identify what your priority upgrades should be.

Getting a BER Certificate

BER assessments are carried out on your home by SEAI registered BER assessors. At Fox Covert Engineering are assessors are registered with the SEAI. Get in touch for a free quote.

Further information on BER can be found at www.seai.ie

To get a quote or if you’d like more information about BER, get in touch today.

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The BER assessment

Before your BER Assessor visits your home, you will need to prepare for your BER assessment. This includes gathering documentary evidence for works done on your home, to ensure you are receiving the most accurate BER rating.

In the absence of relevant documents, your BER Assessor will be required to use ‘default values’, which are conservative estimates of the performance of certain aspects of your home. This may result in your home receiving a lower BER rating

What should I expect when a BER Assessor calls to my home?

Your BER is calculated based on the amount of energy your home requires for space heating, hot water heating, ventilation and lighting. In order to complete this calculation, your BER Assessor will need to collect information on various aspects of your home.

To collect this information, your BER Assessor will need access to all areas of your home including the attic, lighting systems, ventilation, meter cupboards, heating systems and controls, hot press and all doors and windows.

During the BER assessment, the information collected by your Assessor will include a number of calculations, measurements and photographic evidence.

How long does a BER assessment take?

This will depend on the complexity and size of your home. Typically, it takes an hour to complete an assessment on an average sized 3-bed semi-detached house.

Your BER Assessor will then enter all the information collected into a software tool called DEAP, which is used to calculate and generate your BER. Your assessor will be able to advise on the time required to complete both the survey and calculations of your home.

What do I receive when my BER assessment is complete?

Once your BER assessment is complete, you will receive your BER Certificate and Advisory Report. The BER Certificate will indicate the BER rating of your home, and the Advisory Report will provide recommendations for home improvements that could increase the energy efficiency of the building and improve your BER rating. Your BER Assessor will indicate to you when you will receive these documents.

Having all your documents and paperwork prepared prior to your assessment will significantly reduce the time it takes to receive your BER Certificate and Advisory Report.