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Recommend a BER assessor in Galway

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  • 08-10-2013 11:39am
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    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭


    I need to get a BER assessment done.

    Can anyone recommend a good assessor, either in this thread or by PM?

    What I'm looking for: professional, knowledgeable, thorough, reliable, reasonably priced.

    The SEAI website lists 49 assessors covering the Galway/Connaught area, but I have no way of knowing which of them are any good.


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    Fey!
    Registered Users Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭Fey!


    I used <use PM>

    There are one or two others on that list (including the previous owner of my house) who I would avoid like the plague.


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    Pure Sound
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭Pure Sound


    Fey! wrote: »
    <use PM>

    There are one or two others on that list (including the previous owner of my house) who I would avoid like the plague.

    I can second <use PM>, sound lad


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    45mhrc7evo1d3n
    Closed Accounts Posts: 427 ✭✭45mhrc7evo1d3n


    The guys at <use PM> did a good job for us recently


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    #5
    Gabico
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Gabico


    Used <use PM> from the list and he was ok.


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    gordongekko
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    What's the average price paid for a BER nowadays?


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    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    My impression is that the typical cost is €100-150.

    I believe there's a €50 grant available from the SEAI to do a BER assessment.


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    lamotu
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭lamotu


    Hi there. Looking for a knowledgeable BER assessor in Galway area. Specifically, someone who will advise on whether it makes sense to have air tight seals, type of ventilation systems etc.. So not just looking to tick the box, and get a cert.

    I struggle with paying >€1000 for airtight seals, then putting in a €3-4K ventilation system to allow enough air in to prevent stale air and mold. All thoughts welcome.

    Thanks


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    lamotu wrote: »
    Hi there. Looking for a knowledgeable BER assessor in Galway area. Specifically, someone who will advise on whether it makes sense to have air tight seals, type of ventilation systems etc.. So not just looking to tick the box, and get a cert.

    I struggle with paying >€1000 for airtight seals, then putting in a €3-4K ventilation system to allow enough air in to prevent stale air and mold. All thoughts welcome.

    Thanks

    2 differnt things: Uncontrolled drafts v ventilation


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    MicktheMan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,825 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    lamotu wrote: »
    I struggle with paying >€1000 for airtight seals, then putting in a €3-4K ventilation system to allow enough air in to prevent stale air and mold. All thoughts welcome.

    Thanks

    I'd prefer to struggle once and get it right than to struggle every year to pay for heating in a draughty house:)


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    lamotu
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭lamotu


    Thanks Bryan. I assumed that not much air would be exchanged around windows, but your post suggests that it could be substantial vs the air exchange from a HVR system. Have I got your point correctly?


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    lamotu wrote: »
    Thanks Bryan. I assumed that not much air would be exchanged around windows, but your post suggests that it could be substantial vs the air exchange from a HVR system. Have I got your point correctly?

    Leaks/drafts/ poorly sealed junctions can mean that the quantity of heated air in a house is lost 7+ times in an hour (ACH)
    Modern methods of building have seen this go to below 1 ACH

    Now, You still need ventilation to breath: your options are holes in wall/windows (not very clever after insulation the heated envelope or By mechanical means.

    In a new build I'd recommend MVHR combined with the highest levels of air-tightness & insulation.

    Please have a read around the forum (use the search function) as all this Is covered previously.best of luck in your build.


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    lamotu
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭lamotu


    Thanks BryanF. Mine is a renovation and an extension (new windows, doors, external insulation and pumped cavity on old part). It will not be airtight all round, but I guess it would be the right thing to do to get as airtight as possible.

    Still looking for a very good BER assessor, if someone could PM me.


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    Techhead86
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Techhead86


    I am also looking for a good BER assessor in the Galway area. Its for a new build.

    If anyone can PM me a recommendation it would be much appreciated.

    Thanks.


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    milout
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭milout


    Hi Guys,

    Ditto for looking for a good BER assessor in Galway

    Thanks in advance!


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    Charlie Charolais
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭Charlie Charolais


    Please pm me name also
    Please please


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    #17
    seeker66
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭seeker66


    Also looking for recommendations for the Co Galway area, and help appreciated


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    #18
    seeker66
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭seeker66


    Also looking for recommendations for the Co Galway area, tnks


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    cocoman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,105 ✭✭✭cocoman


    seeker66 wrote: »
    Also looking for recommendations for the Co Galway area, tnks

    PM sent


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    #20
    maxwellhouse
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭maxwellhouse


    Hi
    I'm looking for same too please.


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    #21
    GalwayMagpie
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭GalwayMagpie


    Hi also looking for BER assessor after getting some work done on SEAI grant. PM please


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    #22
    adrianm1234
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭adrianm1234


    Looking for same in Galway.Any recommendations please and thanks. New build Galway


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    #23
    MARYGAL34
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭MARYGAL34


    Hi, I am also looking for a BER accessor in Galway please, new build. Can you PM me any recommendations. Thanks


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    #24
    lamotu
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭lamotu


    Hi. My plan was to get advice from a BER assessor in advance of doing any work on house insulation etc. When I could not find someone to advise I went ahead with the work and only recently got an assessor to do the report for the SEAI Grant. I pm'ed the BER assessor I used and found good to people looking in the last 2 months.

    If anyone is still in need just pm me or perhaps someone from the last 2 months as I am not often on line.

    Lamotu


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    #25
    kave2
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭kave2


    Hi, I'm looking for good BER assessor in Galway. Could you please pm recommendation. Thanks a lot.


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    #26
    clarelady
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭clarelady


    Hi can you PM me guys name in Galway area too please


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