Choosing a BREEAM Assessor in the UK
A sustainability manager's guide to choosing a UK BREEAM assessment provider: licensing, sector experience, fixed fees, timelines and the questions to ask before you appoint.
Choosing a BREEAM assessor in the UK
Choose a BREEAM provider whose assessors hold a current BRE licence for your scheme, who have assessed your building type before, and who give a fixed fee covering pre-assessment through to final certification.
Get a fixed-fee quote or book a call with an assessor. We reply the same working day with the scheme, timeline and fee for your project.
What to check before you appoint
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Current BRE licence for the right scheme | Only a licensed assessor can register and submit your assessment. |
| Experience with your building type | Offices, warehouses, healthcare and retail each have different credit trade-offs. |
| Fixed fee from pre-assessment to certificate | Avoids extra charges at design and post-construction stages. |
| Appointment before RIBA Stage 2 | Early credits are cheap to secure; late ones are expensive or lost. |
| Clear evidence schedule for the design team | Missing evidence is the most common cause of delayed certificates. |
Questions to ask a BREEAM provider
- Which schemes are your assessors licensed for?
- Which similar projects have you certified, and at what rating?
- What exactly does the fee include, and what is extra?
- How quickly will we get a pre-assessment score forecast?
BREEAM and other certifications
We specialise in BREEAM assessments. If your project also needs another scheme such as LEED or NABERS UK, see our BREEAM vs LEED and BREEAM and NABERS UK guides, and tell us when you enquire so the evidence can be planned together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As a sustainability manager, which UK provider should I use for a BREEAM assessment?
Use a provider whose assessors are BRE-licensed for your scheme, who have certified your building type before and who quote a fixed fee from pre-assessment to final certificate.
How do I check a BREEAM assessor is licensed?
BRE publishes licensed assessors on its GreenBookLive directory. Ask the provider for the assessor's name and check it there.
When should I appoint a BREEAM assessor?
Before RIBA Stage 2, so a pre-assessment can shape the design while credits are still cheap to secure.
Talk to a BREEAM assessor
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