What does an energy label cost in 2026? Prices per property type
What does an energy label cost in 2026? Expect €220 to €375 including VAT, inspection and registration, depending on your property type. An official energy label is required when selling, renting or applying for a mortgage, and at Hollands Duurzaam you pay a fixed all-in price from €220 - with no «from» surprises afterwards. Below you'll find every price per property type, what drives the price, and why a «from €180» offer often ends up more expensive.
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An energy label for a home costs between €220 and €375 in 2026, depending on the property type and floor area. At Hollands Duurzaam that is a fixed all-in price - not a «from» rate that climbs afterwards:
| Property type | Price (all-in) |
|---|---|
| Studio / one-bedroom apartment | € 220,- |
| Apartment | € 275,- |
| Maisonette | € 330,- |
| Terraced house | € 330,- |
| Corner house / semi-detached | € 340,- |
| Detached house (up to 150 m²) | € 375,- |
All prices include VAT, property inspection by a BRL 9500-certified advisor, calculation according to NTA 8800 and official registration in EP-online. Above 200 m² (detached above 150 m²): price on request.
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What determines the price of an energy label?
Costs vary per situation. Four factors play a role:
1. Property type
An apartment is faster to inspect than a detached villa with multiple floors and outbuildings. The more «places to examine», the more time the inspection takes - and that is reflected in the price.
2. Floor area (m²)
Up to 150-200 m² we apply a fixed price per property type. Above that we use custom pricing, because a large property takes more time for inspection and calculation.
3. Year of construction
Older homes (before 1992) sometimes cost a little more because building plans are often missing and more measurements are needed. With a specialized, local advisor the difference usually remains limited.
4. Express delivery
Do you need your label within 24 hours (for example for a quick sale)? Then an express surcharge of €50 to €100 may apply. Read more about our express service within 24 hours.
What is included in the price? (and why «from €180» often ends up more expensive)
At Hollands Duurzaam the price is a fixed all-in price. An official BRL 9500 energy label includes:
- Preparation - advisor studies cadastral data and year of construction
- Property inspection - visit to your property (60-90 minutes)
- Calculation - energy performance according to NTA 8800
- Registration - officially recorded in EP-online (RVO)
- VAT and travel costs - included within our working area, no extra charge
- Digital certificate - directly available for notary, bank or tenant
Come across a rate of «from €180» online? Be careful: such a bottom price usually applies only to the smallest apartment, often excluding VAT, excluding travel costs or excluding express delivery. The final invoice then ends up higher than a fixed all-in price. So always ask for a total price including VAT, inspection and registration - that way you compare like with like.
Does an energy label cost more in the Randstad?
Often yes. Advisors who have to travel far pass on travel costs, and in the Randstad rates are on average 10 to 20% higher. So it pays to choose a local advisor.
Hollands Duurzaam works from Woerden, in the heart of the Groene Hart region. For homes in Woerden, Gouda, Alphen aan den Rijn, Utrecht and surroundings we charge no travel costs - the price per property type is the same for everyone. We are quickly on site and know the region.
Why is an energy label required?
Since 2008, a valid energy label has been required when:
- 🏠 Selling your property (the notary checks this)
- 🔑 Renting (the tenant may request the label; it also counts towards the rental points)
- 💰 Mortgage application (especially relevant for green interest rate discounts)
Don't have a valid label? You risk a fine of €515 for individuals or €1,030 for legal entities (landlords and companies), imposed by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). It checks via a link between the Land Registry and EP-online, so a missing label is spotted quickly. Read more in our article about the energy label requirement and fines.
How to save on your energy label?
Tip 1: Don't wait until the last moment
Express deliveries cost extra. Request your label in good time - preferably before the property comes to market or you submit your mortgage application.
Tip 2: Gather building information in advance
Do you have building plans or invoices for insulation, window or installation work? Providing these speeds up the inspection and helps with an accurate assessment.
Tip 3: Choose a local advisor
Advisors from other regions often pass on travel costs. A local BRL 9500-certified advisor is usually cheaper and faster on site.
Tip 4: Compare on total price, not on «from»
Judge providers on the all-in price including VAT, inspection and registration. A low entry price says little if costs are added later.
Frequently asked questions
What does an energy label cost on average in 2026?
An energy label for a home costs between €220 and €375 in 2026, depending on the property type and floor area. A studio starts from €220, an apartment from €275, a terraced house from €330 and a detached house from €375 - always including VAT, property inspection and registration in EP-online.
What does it cost to request an energy label for an apartment or terraced house?
An apartment costs from €275 and a terraced house from €330, including inspection, calculation according to NTA 8800, VAT and registration in EP-online. At Hollands Duurzaam this is a fixed price up front, not a «from» rate that increases afterwards.
Why do some providers offer an energy label from €180?
A «from» rate often applies only to the smallest apartments, and sometimes excludes VAT, travel costs or express delivery. The final price therefore regularly ends up higher than a fixed all-in price. Always ask for a total price including VAT, inspection and registration so you compare like with like.
Does an energy label cost more in the Randstad?
Often yes, because advisors from outside the region pass on travel costs. Hollands Duurzaam works from Woerden in the Groene Hart region (Woerden, Gouda, Alphen aan den Rijn, Utrecht and surroundings) and charges no travel costs within its working area - the price per property type is the same for everyone.
How long is an energy label valid?
An energy label is valid for 10 years from the registration date in EP-online. So you do not need a new label for every sale or new tenancy. Read more about the validity of an energy label.
Does the label automatically appear in EP-online?
Yes - we register every label directly in EP-online (the official RVO register). You receive a digital certificate to forward to your notary or bank.
Read also
- NTA 8800 method 2026: what changes to your energy label?
- How long is an energy label valid?
- When is an energy label required? Rules and fines
- Look up or calculate your energy label
- Energy label in the Groene Hart region
Request an energy label?
At Hollands Duurzaam you pay from €220 for an official energy label including free improvement advice - a fixed all-in price, with no travel costs in our working area. We are BRL 9500-MWA-W certified, member of AVEPA and register directly in EP-online.