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BER Questions, Answered

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask before booking a BER, written by an SEAI-registered BER assessor working across Cork city and county. Start with whichever one applies to you.

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Straight answers, before you book

Ten short guides covering everything people ask before arranging a BER, written by an SEAI-registered assessor working across Cork city and county. Pick whichever one applies to you, or call Tom and skip the reading.

Energy efficiency assessment tools and a BER rating chart
Thirty years on the toolsTom has worked in insulation and energy efficiency since long before BERs existed, which is what the advisory report is worth.
What is a BER certificate?What the rating means, who can issue one, and what actually gets surveyed.Read the guide →Do I need one?When a BER is legally required for selling, renting and new builds, and the exemptions that really apply.Read the guide →How do I get one?The process step by step, and how to make sure you get the rating your house deserves.Read the guide →How much does it cost?What drives the price, what a quote should include, and how to compare assessors properly.Read the guide →How do I check a rating?Searching the national register by MPRN or address, and what a blank result means.Read the guide →How long is it valid?Ten years, with one condition that catches people out.Read the guide →What does my BER rating mean?The A0 to G scale band by band, and what changed on 24 May 2026.Read the guide →Can my BER cut my mortgage rate?The BER most lenders want for a green mortgage, and what to do if you are close.Read the guide →How do I improve my BER?What the advisory report tells you and the upgrades that move a rating most.Read the guide →Is my assessor SEAI-registered?How to check any assessor on SEAI's register, and the details to verify Tom.Read the guide →

Assessing an office, shop or warehouse instead? See commercial BER certs in Cork, or the heat pump assessment needed for the SEAI grant.

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Impressive Words from Customers!
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Murray BER Assessors Cork
5.0
Based on 16 reviews
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Frances Buckley
2 months ago
Prompt arrival for appointment, excellent and fast service, responsive to emails, I can well recommend Murray Ber Assessor Cork, thank you.
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alan dalton
2 months ago
An excellent service all round,Thomas was efficient punctual and very easy to deal with,had my ber certificate in less than a week.
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Jamie Downing
4 months ago
Excellent, Tom was great to work with.
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Oliver Browne
4 months ago
Tom was excellent throughout and the whole experience was seamless. I couldn't reccomend any higher.
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Chris Granby
5 months ago
Tom is very pleasant to deal with and I definitely recommend for BER assessments.
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Rachael Prendergast Spollen
5 months ago
Murray BER & Tom provided an excellent service. Tom was very efficient, gave great guidance on what paperwork was needed, did a thorough & detailed inspection..and completed the assessment in good time with great humour too! I’d highly recommend!
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Vitali Babi
5 months ago
Thomas did an excellent job with the BER assessment for my new house. The process was smooth, professional and very well organised from start to finish.

He was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and helped ensure all the correct information was included in the report. The BER was completed quickly and the documentation was very thorough.

Highly recommended if you need a BER assessor in Cork.
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conor ryan
6 months ago
Tom was an absolute pleasure to deal with! He provided my mother and I with a ber rating, He is very easy to deal with and worked around my schedule. I would highly recommend to anyone going forward.
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Kacper Karpiński
7 months ago
I highly recommend Tom Murray as a BER Assessor. The whole process was smooth and very professional. Tom was extremely efficient, punctual, and explained everything clearly. You can see he has a lot of experience and takes his work seriously. I’m very satisfied with the service and would definitely recommend him to others.
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Voyager Accommodation
12 months ago
Excellent service.. very thorough and professional. Would highly recommend
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Thanks for the great feedback! We’re glad you found our service thorough and professional. Murray BER provides BER assessments and certificates in Cork with quick turnaround and straightforward advice on improving home energy ratings. Thanks again for recommending us.
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Keith Im
12 months ago
I'm an external wall insulation contractor and I recommend Tom Murray to all my clients. I always get positive feedback from whoever uses his service.
Great service and he knows his stuff.
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Thanks a million for your ongoing referrals much appreciated. Coordinating pre- and post-works BER assessments helps your clients maximise results from external wall insulation. Tom takes pride in clear communication, accurate ratings, and fast certificates across Cork City & County. Delighted your clients are getting great outcomes.
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S. O' Mahony
12 months ago
I had an excellent experience with this BER assessor company. The assessor was punctual, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Everything was explained clearly, and the whole process was efficient from start to finish. The report was delivered quickly and in great detail, giving me full confidence in the results. I’d highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy BER assessment service, as Mr Thomas Murray was a pleasure.
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Thank you for the detailed review! We’re thrilled you found the process punctual, professional, and clearly explained, and that the BER report arrived quickly with the detail you needed. Thomas and the team strive to make BER assessments in Cork straightforward and trustworthy from start to finish. If you ever need an updated BER certificate after upgrades, we’re here to help.
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Eileen Neville
12 months ago
Excellent service. I am very happy to recommend Murray Ber accessors. Very reliable.
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Really appreciate your recommendation! We’re glad you found our team reliable and the service excellent. Murray BER delivers BER certificates in Cork with quick turnaround and practical advice for homeowners and landlords across Cork City & County. Thank you for trusting us.
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Thomas Lee
12 months ago
Very professional and very efficient service and very easy to deal with i would highly recommend this company
Response from the owner
12 months ago
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re delighted you found our service professional, efficient, and easy to deal with. At Murray BER, we provide fast, reliable BER assessments in Cork City & County with clear guidance on improving your home energy rating. Thanks for recommending us!
  • FAQ's

Still Not Sure?

Yes, but non-domestic buildings are assessed under a different methodology and require a separately registered assessor. Commercial BER certs in Cork.

No. A heat pump grant needs a Technical Assessment as well as a BER. Heat pump assessments in Cork.

Cork city and county, including Cork City, Douglas, Ballincollig, Carrigaline and Blackrock and Mahon.

Yes. Murray BER is SEAI-registered, with over thirty years of experience in insulation and energy efficiency behind the assessments.

Of course. Call Tom on 087 395 6007 or send the form, and you will get a straight answer without any obligation to book.

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