House Upgrade / Renovation / Mid-West - Limerick

OO7FITZY

Hi Folks,

Does anyone know of a retrofitting company in Limerick?
I am looking to buy 4 bedroom detached second hand home and most of the BER ratings are around D1/D2 so if I do buy I want to factor in how much roughly it will cost to upgrade the house to a higher rating eg B maybe?

I really don't know? If this is the wrong thread can you point in the right direction as it is not very clear to me

Also when reviewing a home does the BER take into account the lighting used in the house eg if the house has a dozen halogen spot lights in the kitchen and old style bubs etc, will that bring the BER down? Also I guess if they have any open fire this will drag it down?

Most houses built in the last 15 years will have attic insulation so if I was to buy I imagine I would be looking to add the following to bring it up to a reasonable BER level:

* Wall insulation - 1500
* New A rated windows and doors (2 doors plus 8 windows) - 5000
* Stove fireplace - 1000
* CFLs in all rooms - 100
* Energy efficient gas boiler - 2000
* BER and/or Expert report - 300
* Solar water heaters on roof - 6000

Would around 16K sound about right?

Really don't know so would love to get some feedback please?

BryanF

no multiple threads please