HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a bricklayer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A bricklayer in Ireland costs €200–€380 per day, typically around €280. 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 bricklayer in five steps
- 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 — exterior and Interior Walls — bricklayers construct both exterior walls that protect against weather and interior walls that can add aesthetic value.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — bricklaying Repairs — from fixing cracks to replacing damaged bricks, bricklayers can restore the integrity and appearance of existing brickwork.
- How does project complexity change the price?Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials used change the price?The finish you pick decides which materials the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does access to the site change the price?An awkward approach is the first thing a provider asks about. — 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 →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — exterior and Interior Walls — bricklayers construct both exterior walls that protect against weather and interior walls that can add aesthetic value.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — bricklaying Repairs — from fixing cracks to replacing damaged bricks, bricklayers can restore the integrity and appearance of existing brickwork.
A good answer: Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The finish you pick decides which materials the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An awkward approach is the first thing a provider asks about. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Archways and Openings — constructing decorative archways or openings in walls for added architectural interest — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a bricklayer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — brick Repairs — fixing damaged or crumbling brickwork to restore structural integrity and appearance.
Getting the quote right
- Project complexity — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job.
- Materials used — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs.
- Access to the site — an awkward approach is the first thing a provider asks about.
- Foundation Work — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit.
- 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: project complexity — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job
- They will not talk about it: materials used — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs
- They will not talk about it: access to the site — an awkward approach is the first thing a provider asks about
- A price for the bricklayer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a bricklayer costs: €200–€380 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Garden walls and Patios each carry their own band. Bricklayer 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
Bricklayers 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.
- Look firstProject complexity — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job — that is what the bricklayer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials used — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAccess to the site — an awkward approach is the first thing a provider asks about — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherFoundation Work — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the bricklayer is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, bricklayers should have certifications or relevant qualifications in masonry.
- Bricklaying Repairs
- From fixing cracks to replacing damaged bricks, bricklayers can restore the integrity and appearance of existing brickwork.
- Exterior and Interior Walls
- Bricklayers construct both exterior walls that protect against weather and interior walls that can add aesthetic value.
- Garden Walls
- Constructing low or decorative walls to enhance landscaping and provide boundaries.
- Patios
- Laying bricks to create durable and attractive outdoor living spaces.
- Retaining Walls
- Creating walls to hold back soil and prevent erosion, often used in sloped gardens.
- Brick Repairs
- Fixing damaged or crumbling brickwork to restore structural integrity and appearance.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a bricklayer: questions people ask
The cost of hiring a bricklayer can vary based on project complexity, location, and materials used. Additional factors such as the urgency of the job and the bricklayer's experience level can also impact pricing.
The duration of a bricklaying job depends on the scope of work. Smaller projects, like repairs, may take a few hours, whereas larger jobs, such as building a new wall, can take several days.
For most bricklaying tasks, a general bricklayer is sufficient. However, if the work involves structural elements or is part of a regulated project, hiring a qualified specialist may be necessary.
Some bricklayers may offer emergency services, but availability can vary. It's recommended to check in advance, as urgent jobs may incur higher costs due to the need for immediate attention.
Yes, booking multiple jobs at once can often lead to cost savings. Bricklayers may offer discounts for larger projects or combined services, making it a financially wise choice.
Bricklayers generally do not handle plumbing, electrical work, or roofing unless they are specifically qualified. It's important to clarify the scope of work and hire additional professionals for those services.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
- S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
- Construction Industry Register Ireland
- Department of Housing — Building Control
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only