Champion Surveyors
SEAI-registered advisors in Dundalk serving Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan, Dublin and surrounds.
By law, a BER Certificate is required before a residential property is advertised for sale or rent — and before many SEAI grant applications.
AIBF Business All-Star 2026
SEAI Registered Technical Advisors
BER Assessors
Homeowners to county councils
Louth · Meath · Monaghan · Cavan · Dublin
AIBF Business All-Star 2026
SEAI Registered Technical Advisors
BER Assessors
Homeowners to county councils
Louth · Meath · Monaghan · Cavan · Dublin
The problem
Selling or renting without a valid BER Certificate puts you on the wrong side of Irish law. The certificate and Advisory Report must be completed before advertising, clearly stated in all ads, and made available to buyers or tenants — whether the sale is public or private.
The solution
Champion Surveyors is a building surveying company based in Dundalk, Co. Louth. We specialise in BER Assessments, SEAI Technical Assessments, Part L Compliance Reports, retrofit design consultancy and stock condition surveys — with a fast turnaround and a reliable, quality service.
10 years
Typical BER certificate validity
~1 hour
On-site BER survey duration
< 2.3
HLI threshold for window/door grant pathway
AIBF 2026
Business All-Star accreditation
Services
Consistent positioning: Champion Surveyors delivers BER assessments, SEAI technical advice and property surveys from Dundalk across the North-East and Greater Dublin.
A Building Energy Rating estimates energy use and carbon emissions per m² per year on a colour-coded A–G scale — a clear indicator of heating costs and efficiency.
Before applying for the SEAI Heat Pump Grant, you must engage an independent SEAI Registered Technical Advisor to confirm your home is Heat Pump Ready.
Required by your local planning authority when applying for planning permission — similar to a provisional BER, showing compliance with TGD Part L when construction is complete.
A visual inspection of inside and outside elements — structure, bathrooms, kitchens, heating, windows, doors and roofs — with lifecycle and repair priorities.
Residential home health checks that deliver a clear, independent assessment before contracts are signed — helping buyers avoid costly surprises.
A detailed evaluation of overall energy performance to plan a full home energy upgrade — including BER, B2 pathway guidance and heat-pump readiness.
Buyer-intent answers
Direct answers you can extract — for sellers, landlords and new builds.
A BER Certificate and Advisory Report must be carried out before advertising and clearly stated in all advertisements. The certificate must be available to prospective buyers — public or private sale.
Landlords must provide a BER Certificate and Advisory Report to potential tenants when a property is made available for rent.
A BER Certificate and Part L Compliance Report are mandatory for newly built homes prior to first occupation, whether for sale or rent. Certain extensions needing planning permission also apply. A BER assessment is needed for many SEAI energy-efficiency grants.
By law, a BER Certificate is required before a residential property is advertised for sale or rent. The property owner must have the assessment carried out. An assessment may also be required for SEAI Better Energy Homes and Solar PV grants. New-build homes need a BER; off-plan purchases should include a Proposed BER and Proposed Part L Compliance Report, replaced with final documents once built.
A BER Certificate is valid for up to 10 years, provided there are no material or structural changes (or heating-system changes) that significantly affect energy performance. For residential properties sold off the plans, the Provisional BER is valid for two years.
A BER Assessor visits your home for a room-by-room survey (about one hour, depending on size). They assess building elements, heating, ventilation, insulation, renewables and more — with access needed to every room, attics, boiler houses and garages. After office calculation, you receive a BER Certificate and Advisory Report.
Gather documentary evidence for previous upgrade works and proof of the year the house was built. Ready documentation ensures a more accurate rating and faster certificate issue. Without supporting documents, default U-values may be used — which can result in a lower BER rating.
HLI measures how quickly heat escapes a dwelling and is calculated as part of a BER Assessment. A lower value means a more energy-efficient home. Find it on page 3 of the Advisory Report (reports issued after 2020).
A home must meet a Heat Loss Indicator (HLI) of < 2.3 W/(K·m²) or better, or have walls and roof noted as Good or Very Good after works. Review page 1 of your Advisory Report for wall/roof ratings and page 3 for HLI. Replacement windows and doors must meet U-values of 1.4 W/m²K or better.
No. SEAI grants cannot be backdated. Applications must be approved before work starts.
Private homeowners, companies and owner management companies, registered charities, holiday home owners, Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and landlords — provided the dwelling was constructed and occupied prior to 2011.
Verifiable authority
Champion Surveyors was recognised as an AIBF Business All-Star 2026 for sustained excellence in land and property surveying — professional integrity, technical expertise and customer outcomes.
BER Certificate and Advisory Report completed before advertising — so listings stay compliant.
Pre- and post-works BER plus Technical Assessments that confirm Heat Pump readiness and fabric-first upgrades.
One-off homeowners through to county councils and government agencies — same professional standard.
Pricing logic
Survey fees depend on property type, size and scope. We quote clearly before work starts — no invented list prices here. Use the SEAI grant table below as a citable reference for upgrade support values; request a tailored quote for BER, Technical Assessments, Part L, stock condition or pre-purchase surveys.
| Property type | Windows grant |
|---|---|
| Apartment | €1,500 |
| Mid-terrace | €1,800 |
| Semi-detached / end of terrace | €3,000 |
| Detached | €4,000 |
External doors: €800 per external door (maximum of two doors per dwelling).
Figures based on published scheme information (as of Feb 2026) and subject to change. Champion Surveyors provides pre- and post-works BER assessments to support grant eligibility.
Tell us the property type, location and service needed (BER, Technical Assessment, Part L, stock condition, pre-purchase or Home Energy Assessment). We reply with a clear scope and fee before we book the visit.
Contact
Email us with your address, property type and the service you need. We typically respond within business hours.
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
