Alterx

Alterx is based on Church Street in Tralee, Co. Kerry, so customers in the town can visit in person to talk through a garment. Check when you get in touch whether it takes work from people living further out, as its premises are in the town itself.

For this work, ask the tailor about their training and experience with the type of garment you need. Ask to see examples of similar alterations and how long they have been doing this kind of work. A clear description of the job lets you judge whether the tailor has the right skills.

Ask Alterx whether it carries public liability insurance and what happens if a garment is damaged during an alteration. It is usual for a trade business in Ireland to carry this cover, so you can ask to see the certificate. Ask too what guarantee applies to the finished work.

You can book Alterx by phone, or through its Locufy page, and you can ask for a quote when you call. When booking, say what garment you have, what change you need and whether you can bring it in on a particular day.

Ask what deposit, if any, is taken before work starts and what happens if you cancel. Deposits and cancellation terms are usually agreed in advance in Ireland, so ask for them in writing. Ask too what happens if the work is delayed or the garment cannot be finished.

You can compare Alterx with other tailors in Tralee on Locufy, looking at the alterations each offers, what each quote includes and the experience each shows. Ask every tailor for a written quote for the same job so the comparison is fair. Look at sample work and experience as well as the price.