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What is a BER Cert? A Building Energy Rating Certificated indicates the energy efficiency of your home. Along with this certificate you will also get an advisory report that will show you how to improve the energy efficiency of your home appliances. BER calculates the power consumed for hot water heating, ventilation and lighting. The label has a scale of A-G. A rated home have the highest efficiency and G rated homes have the lowest efficiency. These certificates are necessary for all homes that are offered for sale or rent. Who needs a BER? A BER is mandatory for the following: • For a new building regardless of whether it is offered for rent or sale to the customer. • If an existing or new building is offered for sale or rent to the seller. The BER details should be included in the advertisements when the building is put up for sale or rent. BER assessments that are carried on buildings also determine the compliance of Part L of the building. Cost of BER: You cannot put a specific price on the cost of the BER certificate. The costs vary from house to house depending upon the appliances to be considered under reviewing. What can be done to improve a BER? The advisory report that follows the BER contains the list of measures need to be taken to improve the performance of your dwelling systems. Some of the measures to be taken while improving the performance of your appliances are: • Always make sure to increase the insulation of the walls, attic as well as the floor. • Ensure that the hot water cylinder and pipe-work are properly insulated. • Make sure to install advanced energy efficient glazing systems. • Measures to achieve controlled and healthy ventilation • Make sure to install modern heating devices that have a better power rating. • Replace your old boiler with a new one to increase efficiency and increase your BER ratings • Also installing renewable sources will increase the power ratings of your home. The suggestions mentioned in the advisory plan are beneficial for people who have bought new dwellings and plan to modify their current dwellings to increase the efficiency of the appliances. BER assessors will assess your house and give you a detailed summary of the changes you would need to make to achieve maximum efficiency. Whom should you choose? When you are comparing the quotes of the assessors, make sure to read the reviews of the company as well as the customer satisfaction of the users.
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