There is no fixed statutory fee for a BER assessment in Ireland; costs vary by assessor, property size, type and location, and are set by the individual assessor rather than SEAI. Getting quotes from a few SEAI-registered assessors before booking is the best way to compare prices for your property.
SEAI does not set or publish a fixed fee for BER assessments; each registered BER assessor prices their own service, so costs can vary noticeably between assessors and regions. Price is generally influenced by the size and complexity of the property, how far the assessor has to travel, how quickly the report is needed, and whether it's a straightforward existing dwelling or a new build requiring both a provisional and final assessment.
For an existing home being sold or rented, a single site visit is usually enough for the assessor to gather the details needed for the DEAP calculation, such as wall and roof construction, window types, heating system and any insulation upgrades. For new builds, two assessments are typically required — a provisional BER at design stage and a final BER after completion — which usually costs more overall than a single assessment on an existing property.
Because fees aren't regulated, it's worth contacting a few SEAI-registered assessors directly for quotes, and confirming what's included, such as the advisory report and registration of the certificate on the National BER Register, which is a mandatory part of the service regardless of price.