What Is the Price of an Energy Certificate and How to Request It
The price of energy certification depends mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
The amounts are indicative and come from the original imported guide. The final budget depends on the scope, materials, and previous condition of the space.
Service Levels and Pricing
Choose the energy certification level that best suits your property and needs. Prices vary depending on the size and complexity of the property.
Basic
Essential energy certificate for single-family homes or small apartments up to 150 m². Includes basic inspection and issuance of the official certificate without additional advisory services.
Standard
Most popular option for homes between 150 to 300 m² or small buildings. Includes detailed energy efficiency analysis, improvement recommendations, and personalized advice.
Premium
Complete service for large properties (over 300 m²) or multi-family buildings. Includes advanced analysis, energy renovation proposals, and post-certification support.
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Energy certification prices
See what homeowners usually pay for the most common tasks. Use these ranges to fine-tune your scope and avoid missing key items in your budget.
Energy certificate for new construction building
380 €
Energy certificate for existing building
320 €
Energy certificate for single-family home
120 €
Energy certificate for apartment
80 €
Energy certificate for commercial space
150 €
Key elements for energy certification in homes and buildings with Reformia
The price of energy certification will depend mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
1. Property visit
The certifying technician must visit the property to conduct an evaluation of the single-family home to verify the cadastral characteristics and gather all relevant information regarding the characterization of its thermal envelope, orientation and qualities. There is a series of mandatory data when issuing a report with the energy evaluation of this type of property, among which are the following:
2. Building elements
Average ceiling height.
3. Climate
The climatic zone of the single-family home conditions the result of the energy evaluation by the characteristic energy demand. The status, configuration and performance of the climate control equipment will influence the result as they are the systems that respond to the thermal loads demanded by the property, positive or negative.
The price of energy certification will depend mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
What is usually included in a quote
Each professional may structure quotes differently, but most project budgets follow this logic.
Typically included
Often not included
Steps to process an energy certification
The price of energy certification will depend mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
1. Below we show you the steps to know how to get an energy certificate:
Hire a technician
It is the owner or developer who wishes to sell or rent a property who must request the energy certificate. This is a document that only accredited technicians can prepare. Royal Decree 235/2013 establishes that they must be architects, technical architects, engineers or technical engineers.
2. Professional visit to the home or building
To proceed with the preparation of the energy certificate, the hired technician must visit the property to collect all necessary data: property dimensions, facilities (heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water and, in tertiary buildings, lighting) and thermal envelope.
3. Data entry into the computer program
Once the inspection is completed, the technician must enter all data into one of the specific computer programs validated by the Ministry of Industry to perform the calculation. The most widely used is Ce3X, although there are others such as Ce3, CERMA CYPETHERM HE Plus or SG SAVE.
4. Energy certificate registration
Once completed, the energy certificate must be submitted to the corresponding register of the autonomous community. The procedure can be done by either the professional who prepared it or a representative of the owner, keeping in mind that it is possible to submit the energy certificate online or in person.
What can change your final price
Even similar projects can end with different budgets. These are the factors that most often push costs up or down.
Property size
The price is calculated mainly by built square meters. A 100 m² property will cost significantly less than a 200 m² one, with the market rate in Spain being approximately 1.5 €/m².
Building type
Certifying a single-family home is different from certifying an apartment building. Multifamily buildings require more complex analysis of shared heating and cooling systems, which increases the final price.
Age and construction complexity
Older properties or those with complex climate control systems require more detailed inspections and additional calculations, increasing the certificate cost by 15% to 30%.
Availability of technical documentation
If you have plans and technical specifications for the property, the technician's work is simplified. Lack of documentation requires more thorough inspections that raise the final price.
What is an energy certificate for a home?
The price of energy certification will depend mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
An energy certificate for a home is a document that certifies the energy efficiency of a property. In fact, they work very similarly to the multicolored stickers we currently see on appliances that show their energy efficiency.
What happens if the energy certificate has formal or substantive errors?
The price of energy certification will depend mainly on the building or property in question. Generally, it is around 1.5 €/m².
In this way, the classification ranges from G, which would be the most inefficient, to A, which would be the most efficient, from red to dark green. You can read more and learn about what the energy certificate is used for.
Is an energy certificate mandatory?
- Professional fees: only accredited technicians authorized to provide this service can issue an energy certificate, but they have complete freedom to set their own rates.
- Professional travel: the location of the property can also influence the price of energy certifications. Travel involves time and transportation costs that the professional can pass on to the budget.
- Administrative fees: once the energy certification of the home, commercial space or property is obtained, it must be registered to obtain the corresponding label. This procedure also influences the cost of the service, since while in some communities it is free (for example, Madrid, Andalusia, Basque Country or Aragon), in others a fee is charged that can vary from one to another. Thus, while in Catalonia a fee of just over 11 € is charged to register the energy certification of a home, in the Balearic Islands the cost does not reach 5 € if the home has less than 100 m².
- Square meters of the home or building: of course, the characteristics of the property also influence the cost of energy certifications. The larger the home, the higher the cost, and the same applies in the case of energy certification of a building, where in addition to its surface area, factors such as its use or the facilities it has come into play.
If the certificate is erroneous or shows negligence in its preparation; if it is non-existent or has quality defects, it will be the owner who assumes the full administrative penalty that can be applied in case of inspection.
Fines to the owner can range from 300 € to 6,000 € depending on the case:
Minor penalties: advertising the sale or rental without communicating the energy rating (letter A to G) or not renewing the certificate when it expires.
- Minor penalties: advertising the sale or rental without communicating the energy rating (letter A to G) or not renewing the certificate when it expires.
- Serious penalties: unregistered certificate or the label does not match the certificate.
- Very serious: advertising the sale or rental of a property with a certain energy certification, but without actually having the certificate, or with an expired one.
- Minor penalties: the certificate does not contain the minimum necessary information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an energy certificate cost in 2024?
The price of an energy certificate ranges from 150€ to 400€ depending on the size and complexity of the property or building. For a 100 m² apartment the cost typically amounts to around 200€, while for larger homes or entire buildings it can reach 500€ or more. The calculation is based mainly on 1.5€/m² as the average rate, although some professionals apply minimum fees of 150€ for smaller properties.
How long does it take to obtain an energy certificate?
The complete process of requesting and obtaining an energy certificate takes between 5 and 10 business days from when the professional conducts the property inspection. The in-person visit by the certifier typically lasts between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the size of the property, and afterwards the professional needs 2-3 days to prepare the report and register it with the competent authority in your region.
What exactly does the energy certification service include?
The energy certificate includes an in-person inspection of the property, an analysis of structural characteristics and climate control systems, an energy classification from A to G, recommended improvement measures, and official registration of the document in your region's database. You will also receive a detailed report with recommendations to improve the property's energy efficiency, although some of these improvements typically have an additional cost if you wish to implement them.
How should I choose the right certifying professional?
You must hire a certified professional registered in your region, who can be a technical engineer, senior engineer, or architect specializing in energy efficiency. We recommend requesting quotes from several professionals, verifying they have experience with properties similar to yours, and confirming that official registration is included in the price. It's important to avoid prices that are too low, as they may indicate lack of experience or improper registration of the document.
Is an energy certificate mandatory and in what cases?
Yes, an energy certificate is mandatory when you sell, rent, or refinance a property or entire building in Spain since 2013. It is also required for new construction before delivery to the buyer, and in some cases for applications for energy efficiency grants or subsidies. The only exceptions are protected historic buildings and certain specific properties such as garages or storage units, although the requirement has been gradually expanded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an energy certificate cost in 2024?
The price of an energy certificate ranges from 150€ to 400€ depending on the size and complexity of the property or building. For a 100 m² apartment the cost typically amounts to around 200€, while for larger homes or entire buildings it can reach 500€ or more. The calculation is based mainly on 1.5€/m² as the average rate, although some professionals apply minimum fees of 150€ for smaller properties.
How long does it take to obtain an energy certificate?
The complete process of requesting and obtaining an energy certificate takes between 5 and 10 business days from when the professional conducts the property inspection. The in-person visit by the certifier typically lasts between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the size of the property, and afterwards the professional needs 2-3 days to prepare the report and register it with the competent authority in your region.
What exactly does the energy certification service include?
The energy certificate includes an in-person inspection of the property, an analysis of structural characteristics and climate control systems, an energy classification from A to G, recommended improvement measures, and official registration of the document in your region's database. You will also receive a detailed report with recommendations to improve the property's energy efficiency, although some of these improvements typically have an additional cost if you wish to implement them.
How should I choose the right certifying professional?
You must hire a certified professional registered in your region, who can be a technical engineer, senior engineer, or architect specializing in energy efficiency. We recommend requesting quotes from several professionals, verifying they have experience with properties similar to yours, and confirming that official registration is included in the price. It's important to avoid prices that are too low, as they may indicate lack of experience or improper registration of the document.
Is an energy certificate mandatory and in what cases?
Yes, an energy certificate is mandatory when you sell, rent, or refinance a property or entire building in Spain since 2013. It is also required for new construction before delivery to the buyer, and in some cases for applications for energy efficiency grants or subsidies. The only exceptions are protected historic buildings and certain specific properties such as garages or storage units, although the requirement has been gradually expanded.