Pricing Guide
How Much Does a
Commercial BER Cost?
Pricing Explained
A transparent breakdown of what determines commercial BER pricing in Ireland and what you should expect to pay.
A transparent breakdown of what determines commercial BER pricing in Ireland and what you should expect to pay.
Last updated: March 2026 · 7 min read
Commercial BER assessments in Ireland typically range from around €280 for a small, straightforward property to €2,500 or more for large, complex buildings. Unlike residential BER assessments — where pricing is relatively standard — commercial BER costs vary significantly depending on the size, type, and complexity of the building.
Here's a general pricing guide based on typical assessments we carry out:
Small properties (under 200m²) — €280 to €420 + VAT. Includes small offices, retail units, doctor's surgeries, and cafés.
Medium properties (200–500m²) — €400 to €650 + VAT. Includes larger offices, restaurants, small warehouses, and retail units.
Large properties (500–1,000m²) — €600 to €950 + VAT. Includes multi-floor offices, hotels, larger retail, and industrial units.
Very large properties (1,000–5,000m²) — €900 to €1,500 + VAT. Includes large offices, shopping centres, and industrial complexes.
Extra large properties (over 5,000m²) — €1,400 to €2,500+ VAT. Priced individually based on complexity.
All our prices include the SEAI registration fee, which is the charge levied by SEAI to publish your BER certificate on the national register. Some providers quote this separately, so make sure you're comparing like with like.
Several factors influence the price of a commercial BER assessment. Understanding these helps explain why pricing varies and ensures you get an accurate quote.
This is the single biggest factor. Larger buildings take longer to survey and longer to model in the software. A 100m² retail unit might take an hour to survey, while a 5,000m² industrial complex could take a full day or more. The modelling work back in the office scales proportionally.
A simple naturally-ventilated office with gas heating is faster to assess than a hotel with multiple HVAC zones, a commercial kitchen, a swimming pool, and a building management system. Buildings with complex mechanical systems — such as variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, chilled beams, or underfloor heating — require more detailed assessment work.
Different building types have inherently different levels of complexity. A warehouse with basic lighting and unit heaters is at the simpler end. A hospital or data centre with critical environmental controls is at the complex end. Hotels and restaurants typically fall somewhere in the middle due to their combination of guest comfort, commercial kitchen, and hot water systems.
If you have good building documentation — floor plans, heating system specifications, insulation details, window schedules — the assessment can be completed more efficiently. When documentation is missing, the assessor has to spend more time investigating construction details and may need to apply conservative default assumptions, which can affect both the cost and the resulting rating.
Most reputable assessors include travel within their pricing for the greater Dublin area and surrounding counties. For more remote locations, there may be additional travel costs, though many assessors (including us) absorb this for most of Ireland.
When comparing quotes, make sure you understand what's included. A good commercial BER service should include the full on-site survey by a qualified SEAI-registered assessor, energy modelling using SEAI-approved software, the BER certificate registered on the national BER register, an advisory report with recommendations for improving the building's energy performance, the SEAI registration fee, and a digital copy of all documents emailed to you.
Some providers charge the SEAI registration fee separately or add charges for the advisory report. We include everything in one transparent price.
The cheapest quote isn't always the best value. An inaccurate BER assessment can undervalue your building's energy performance, potentially costing you far more in lost property value or failed transactions than the saving on the assessment fee. Here are some tips for getting good value.
Choose a specialist. Commercial BER assessments require genuine expertise. An assessor who primarily does residential work and occasionally takes on a commercial job may not have the depth of experience to accurately model complex building systems.
Prepare your documentation. Having building plans and system information ready saves the assessor time, which can be reflected in the price. It also results in a more accurate rating.
Ask about volume discounts. If you're managing multiple commercial properties, most assessors (including us) offer competitive rates for portfolio assessments. If you're an estate agent or property manager with ongoing needs, it's worth discussing a preferred-provider arrangement.
Don't wait until the last minute. Rush jobs cost more. If you know you'll need a BER for an upcoming sale or lease, getting the assessment done early gives you more options and avoids premium pricing.
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