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How to hire a bathroom fitter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A bathroom fitter in Ireland costs €5,000–€15,000 per bathroom, typically around €9,000. 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 a bathroom fitter in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers bathroom fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — design and Consultation — many bathroom fitters offer design consultation services to help homeowners maximise space and functionality.
  2. How does complexity of the job change the price?The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does materials used change the price?Matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does fitter's experience change the price?A senior person finishes in less time than a junior one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Tiling and Flooring — tiling is a crucial aspect of bathroom fitting, and professionals often lay wall and floor tiles to create a waterproof and aesthetically pleasing finish — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a bathroom fitter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Whether any part of the job touches gas — if it does, the gas register applies and a plumbing qualification is not a substitute; A trade qualification or apprenticeship, which is voluntary but checkable; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Whether they carry the parts or price them separately; A written scope naming what is isolated, drained and reinstated; How a leak discovered mid-job changes the price, agreed in advance.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover. 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 a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers bathroom fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — design and Consultation — many bathroom fitters offer design consultation services to help homeowners maximise space and functionality.

“How does complexity of the job change the price?”

A good answer: The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does materials used change the price?”

A good answer: Matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does fitter's experience change the price?”

A good answer: A senior person finishes in less time than a junior one. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Tiling and Flooring — tiling is a crucial aspect of bathroom fitting, and professionals often lay wall and floor tiles to create a waterproof and aesthetically pleasing finish — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a bathroom fitter 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 ask specifically about water-damage cover — installation Services — bathroom fitters provide installation services for various fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and bathtubs.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the bathroom fitter starts, and an itemised invoice after — disabled Access Bathroom Fitting — designing and fitting bathrooms to be accessible for individuals with mobility challenges, including grab rails and adapted fixtures.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the job — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done.
  • Materials used — matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh.
  • Fitter's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one.
  • Condition of the existing space — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote.
  • 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 will not talk about it: complexity of the job — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done
  • They will not talk about it: materials used — matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh
  • They will not talk about it: fitter's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one
  • A price for the bathroom fitter before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the bathroom fitter has begun
LOW
€5,000
TYPICAL
€9,000
HIGH
€15,000

What a bathroom fitter costs: €5,000–€15,000 per bathroom

The figures are for the job, per bathroom, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Full bathroom renovation and Shower installation each carry their own band. Bathroom Fitter 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

Bathroom fitters 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 firstComplexity of the job — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done — that is what the bathroom fitter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneMaterials used — matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfFitter's experience — a senior person finishes in less time than a junior one — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherCondition of the existing space — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the bathroom fitter is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the installation — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job.

Installation Services
Bathroom fitters provide installation services for various fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and bathtubs.
Tiling and Flooring
Tiling is a crucial aspect of bathroom fitting, and professionals often lay wall and floor tiles to create a waterproof and aesthetically pleasing finish.
Design and Consultation
Many bathroom fitters offer design consultation services to help homeowners maximise space and functionality.
Full Bathroom Renovation
This involves a complete overhaul of an existing bathroom, including layout changes, new fixtures, and finishes.
Bathtub Replacement
Removing an old bathtub and installing a new one, which may include adjustments to plumbing and tiling.
Wet Room Installation
Converting a traditional bathroom into a wet room, requiring specific waterproofing and drainage solutions.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — design and Consultation — many bathroom fitters offer design consultation services to help homeowners maximise space and functionality, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the bathroom fitter has gone.
Test what was doneTiling and Flooring — tiling is a crucial aspect of bathroom fitting, and professionals often lay wall and floor tiles to create a waterproof and aesthetically pleasing finish — 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. installation Services — bathroom fitters provide installation services for various fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and bathtubs — 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 bathroom fitter's card means something — disabled Access Bathroom Fitting — designing and fitting bathrooms to be accessible for individuals with mobility challenges, including grab rails and adapted fixtures.

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 itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a bathroom fitter: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the complexity of the job, materials used, and the fitter's experience. For instance, extensive renovations or high-end fixtures will generally lead to higher costs.

The duration depends on the scope of the project, but a standard bathroom fitting can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. Larger renovations may require more time for planning and execution.

While some bathroom fitters may offer emergency services, availability can vary. It's advisable to contact local professionals directly to check if they can accommodate urgent requests.

Yes, many bathroom fitters can handle multiple tasks such as tiling, plumbing, and fixture installation. Booking several jobs together may also lead to cost savings.

Tasks like major structural changes, extensive electrical rewiring, or plumbing beyond the bathroom's immediate area are usually outside the scope of a bathroom fitter. It's best to consult with a general contractor for these services.

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CRU — RGI and Safe Electric schemes
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — PLUMBING SERVICES (Private dwellings/Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only