Voorburg: protected village view alongside post-war districts
Voorburg, part of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg, has a pronounced division: Oud-Voorburg around the Herenstraat and along the Vliet with monumental buildings and a protected village view, and alongside it the post-war districts Essesteijn, Bovenveen and 't Loo. Each type calls for its own survey.
When selling or renting out, a registered energy label is required; without one you risk €515 as a private individual and €1,030 as a legal entity. The label is valid for ten years from the survey date, and a favourable class can earn a rate discount on a mortgage application.
Listed monument or protected village area?
Old Voorburg is largely designated as a protected village conservation area and has many national and municipal monuments, including the historic buildings around the Herenstraat and the country estates along the Vliet. Since 29 May 2026 an energy label is also required for monuments when selling or renting. For a property with single glazing and original details the label is usually somewhat lower - that is normal and you are not obliged to make improvements. Read more in our article on the energy label for monuments.
How to request an energy label in Voorburg
You arrange an official energy label with us in three steps:
- Quote and appointment - calculate your price with the calculator or call us, and schedule the survey at a time that suits you.
- Property survey - our BRL 9500 certified advisor assesses insulation, glazing and installations following the NTA 8800 method.
- Registration in EP-online - you usually receive the definitive label within a few working days. In a hurry? Express delivery within 24 hours is possible.
Since 1 January 2021 only a label from a physical survey counts; the provisional energy label lapsed then.
Energy label by neighbourhood in Voorburg
| Area | Typical property type | Expected label |
|---|---|---|
| Old Voorburg, Herenstraat, along the Vliet | Monumental properties & villas | E - G |
| Voorburg-Midden (around the station) | Stately homes 1920s - 30s | C - E |
| Damsigt, Voorburg-West | Mix of 1930s & early post-war | C - E |
| Essesteijn, Bovenveen, De Star, 't Loo | Post-war construction (1960s - 70s) | C - D |
| Recent new-build along the Vliet | New-build after 2000 | A - B |
What our advisor measures during the survey
The property survey takes 60 to 90 minutes on average. Our BRL 9500 certified advisor records:
- All surfaces bordering the outside, crawl space, unheated rooms or water
- The insulation values of roof, walls, floor and glazing (U-values)
- The heating installation and hot water system (boiler, heat pump)
- The ventilation and any solar panels
Glass and window are two different things in the calculation. What the invoice states is the U-value of the glazing; the label looks at the window including the frame. Without the frame type the advisor uses a safe default, which almost always works out worse.
Which documents should you have ready for the survey?
Which Voorburg you live in determines the most useful evidence:
- Oud-Voorburg: the renovation file with invoices for secondary glazing and roof insulation.
- Post-war district: the invoice for the cavity fill and the glass specification.
- Apartment: the owners' association details on roof, facade and installation.
- Always: boiler or heat pump and solar panels (number, peak capacity).
What cannot be proven or observed falls back on the defaults for the construction year.
Check first, then book
Before arranging a survey, check on EP-online whether a label already exists for your address. If the survey date is less than ten years ago, you are done. There are also a few exceptions, such as buildings in temporary use. Listed buildings have not been among them since 29 May 2026 and so do need a label when sold or rented out.
Energy label prices in Voorburg
The price depends on the type of home; the floor area does the rest. Every amount below includes VAT, the property survey and the EP-online registration. See also the 2026 price overview per property type.
| Property type | From (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Studio / room apartment | € 220 |
| Apartment | € 275 |
| Maisonette / terraced house | € 330 |
| Corner or semi-detached house | € 340 |
| Detached house | € 375 |
What you see above is what it costs: we know no travel costs or surcharges, and you pay after receiving your label. Monumental buildings along the Vliet and homes over 150 m²: fixed tailored price, known in advance.
What the label means if you rent out in Voorburg
If you rent out below 187 points, your maximum rent is fixed by law. The energy label is one of the larger items in that: the difference between two classes can easily mean the difference between social and mid-market rent.
Certification and who comes round
Official energy labels may only be issued by companies working under BRL 9500. Recognition by InstallQ and listing in the Centraal Register Techniek are the proof that supervision actually takes place.
The advisor who visits you is the same one who registers the label. There is no call centre in between, and if you have questions afterwards you reach that person again.
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Frequently asked questions about an energy label in Voorburg
How quickly can I get an energy label in Voorburg?
My villa or monumental property along the Vliet is a listed monument. Can I still get a label?
What label can I expect for a post-war home in Essesteijn or Bovenveen?
Besides Voorburg, do you also cover Leidschendam?
Voorburg and Leidschendam are one municipality. Does that affect my label?
What does an energy label cost for my home in Voorburg?
Service area around Voorburg
Besides Voorburg we are active in Leidschendam, Stompwijk, Rijswijk, Nootdorp and Den Haag, among others. View the full service area.
Hollands Duurzaam provides energy labels throughout the Groene Hart region and beyond, with on-site surveys, EP-online registration, tailored sustainability advice and full WWS rental points counts.