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How to hire an after-builders cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An after builders cleaning in Ireland costs €200–€650 per visit, typically around €400. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring an after-builders cleaner in five steps

  1. Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — surface Cleaning — all surfaces, including walls, floors, and windows, are thoroughly cleaned.
  2. Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — dust and Debris Removal — after builders cleaning focuses on eliminating dust and debris left from construction work.
  3. How does size of the property change the price?The area covered is what the day rate is set against. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does level of cleaning required change the price?The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. How does extent of the construction work change the price?More rooms means more setting up and more packing away. — ask before the quote rather than after.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)

CIRI is a VOLUNTARY register today. The Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 was signed on 5 July 2022 and S.I. 429/2022 commenced parts of it on 29 August 2022; the Construction Industry Federation was appointed registration body on 16 January 2023. Registration is NOT yet mandatory: the divisions regulations had not been drafted as of a May 2025 Dáil answer, and CIRI itself projects mandatory registration from 2027. So being absent from CIRI breaks no law in 2026 — and being on it is still the only independent check of a builder that exists here.

Search the Construction Industry Register Ireland for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. ciri.ie →

a Certificate of Compliance on Completion

Issued by the assigned certifier and the builder, where the work needed a commencement notice on completion, before the building is occupied. It matters because it is lodged on the statutory register and is what a buyer's solicitor looks for; work done without one surfaces on sale.

Agree before the work starts that you will be handed a certificate of compliance on completion, and keep it with the house papers.

Insurance

Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — surface Cleaning — all surfaces, including walls, floors, and windows, are thoroughly cleaned.

“Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?”

A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — dust and Debris Removal — after builders cleaning focuses on eliminating dust and debris left from construction work.

“How does size of the property change the price?”

A good answer: The area covered is what the day rate is set against. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does level of cleaning required change the price?”

A good answer: The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does extent of the construction work change the price?”

A good answer: More rooms means more setting up and more packing away. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: After builders cleaning generally does not cover deep cleaning of carpets, upholstery, or outdoor areas unless specified — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a after-builders cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — waste Disposal — responsible removal and disposal of any construction debris and waste materials to keep your property tidy.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the property — the area covered is what the day rate is set against.
  • Level of cleaning required — the level of service you pick is the price you pay.
  • Extent of the construction work — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away.
  • Condition of the site — the state it is in decides how much has to come off first.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • No a Certificate of Compliance on Completion is offered, or you are told you do not need one for work of this kind
  • They will not talk about it: size of the property — the area covered is what the day rate is set against
  • They will not talk about it: level of cleaning required — the level of service you pick is the price you pay
  • They will not talk about it: extent of the construction work — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away
  • A price for the after-builders cleaner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€200
TYPICAL
€400
HIGH
€650

What an after-builders cleaner costs: €200–€650 per visit

The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Deep surface cleaning and Window cleaning each carry their own band. After Builders Cleaning price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

After-builders cleaners near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstSize of the property — the area covered is what the day rate is set against — that is what the after-builders cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneLevel of cleaning required — the level of service you pick is the price you pay — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfExtent of the construction work — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherCondition of the site — the state it is in decides how much has to come off first — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the after-builders cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that the professionals use safe and effective cleaning materials suitable for your surfaces.

Dust and Debris Removal
After builders cleaning focuses on eliminating dust and debris left from construction work.
Surface Cleaning
All surfaces, including walls, floors, and windows, are thoroughly cleaned.
Deep Surface Cleaning
Thorough cleaning of all surfaces, including walls, floors, and countertops, to eliminate dust and stains.
Window Cleaning
Cleaning of all windows and frames to remove smudges, dust, and paint splatters for a streak-free finish.
Floor Treatment
Specialised cleaning and treatment of various flooring types, including tiles, wood, and carpets, to restore their appearance.
Waste Disposal
Responsible removal and disposal of any construction debris and waste materials to keep your property tidy.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep a Certificate of Compliance on CompletionA Certificate of Compliance on Completion is issued by the trader, not asked for later — surface Cleaning — all surfaces, including walls, floors, and windows, are thoroughly cleaned, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the after-builders cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneDust and Debris Removal — after builders cleaning focuses on eliminating dust and debris left from construction work — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. waste Disposal — responsible removal and disposal of any construction debris and waste materials to keep your property tidy — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a after-builders cleaner's card means something — floor Treatment — specialised cleaning and treatment of various flooring types, including tiles, wood, and carpets, to restore their appearance.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI).
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring an after-builders cleaner: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the size of the property, the level of cleaning required, and the extent of the construction work. Additional services like carpet cleaning or window washing may also increase the overall price.

The duration of after builders cleaning can range from a few hours to a full day, depending on the property's size and the amount of cleaning needed. A larger space with extensive renovation may require more time.

While general cleaning professionals can handle most tasks, some situations may require specialists, especially if there are hazardous materials or specific installations involved. For electrical or gas work, always consult a qualified technician.

Many cleaning services offer same-day or emergency cleaning options, but availability may depend on demand and scheduling. It's advisable to book in advance for the best chance of securing a prompt service.

Yes, many cleaning companies offer discounts for booking multiple services together, such as after builders cleaning and carpet cleaning. It's a good idea to inquire about package deals when making your booking.

After builders cleaning generally does not cover deep cleaning of carpets, upholstery, or outdoor areas unless specified. Heavy lifting or disposal of construction waste may also fall outside the scope of standard cleaning services.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
  2. S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
  3. Construction Industry Register Ireland
  4. Department of Housing — Building Control
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  6. Revenue — CLEANING - CONTRACT (Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only