HOW TO HIRE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a campervan converter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A campervan conversion in Ireland costs €8,000–€45,000 per project, typically around €20,000. 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 campervan converter in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers campervan converter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — insulation and Interior Finishing — proper insulation is essential for temperature control in a campervan.
- How does complexity of the conversion change the price?Unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials used change the price?The spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does level of customisation required change the price?Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Plumbing and Water Systems — A campervan conversion often includes installing water systems for sinks and showers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a campervan converter 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 MECHANICS IN IRELAND — anyone may repair a car. The statutory thing is the NCT, which is carried out by the national testing service and not by a garage, so a garage cannot issue one. SIMI membership is a trade association rather than a licence, and it gives you a complaints route.
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
Motor trade insurance covering your car while it is in their custody, which is separate from their public liability; A written estimate before work starts, and a call before any extra work; Whether parts are new, reconditioned or used, named on the invoice; The guarantee on parts and on labour, separately, in writing; Whether diagnosis is charged separately and whether it is credited against the repair; For a pre-purchase inspection, that the inspector is independent of the seller.
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 motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody. 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: No register covers campervan converter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — insulation and Interior Finishing — proper insulation is essential for temperature control in a campervan.
A good answer: Unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Plumbing and Water Systems — A campervan conversion often includes installing water systems for sinks and showers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a campervan converter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody — electrical System Installation — installing a reliable electrical system is crucial for modern campervans.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the campervan converter starts, and an itemised invoice after — interior Layout Design — this phase involves planning the optimal use of space within the campervan.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the conversion — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit.
- Materials used — the spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits.
- Level of customisation required — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job.
- Size of the vehicle — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price.
- 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 conversion — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit
- They will not talk about it: materials used — the spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits
- They will not talk about it: level of customisation required — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job
- A price for the campervan converter 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 campervan converter has begun
What a campervan converter costs: €8,000–€45,000 per project
The figures are for the job, per project, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Full campervan conversion and Partial conversion each carry their own band. Campervan Conversion 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
Campervan converters 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 firstComplexity of the conversion — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit — that is what the campervan converter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials used — the spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfLevel of customisation required — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the vehicle — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the campervan converter is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the design — a design of your own costs more than one off the shelf.
- Interior Layout Design
- This phase involves planning the optimal use of space within the campervan.
- Electrical System Installation
- Installing a reliable electrical system is crucial for modern campervans.
- Plumbing and Water Systems
- A campervan conversion often includes installing water systems for sinks and showers.
- Insulation and Interior Finishing
- Proper insulation is essential for temperature control in a campervan.
- Full Campervan Conversion
- This involves a complete transformation of the interior space, including the installation of sleeping areas, kitchen facilities, and storage solutions.
- Partial Conversion
- Aimed at those who want to retain some original features, this job typically includes adding essential amenities like beds and storage while keeping the vehicle’s original layout.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a campervan converter: questions people ask
The cost can vary significantly based on the complexity of the conversion, materials used, and the level of customisation required. High-quality finishes and advanced systems, like solar power, will increase the overall price.
The duration of a conversion can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the project's scope and the contractor's workload. More intricate designs or custom features usually extend the timeline.
Emergency services for campervan conversions are generally limited, as these projects require detailed planning and execution. However, some providers may offer expedited services for urgent repairs or modifications.
Yes, many service providers offer package deals or discounts for booking multiple related jobs, such as insulation, electrical work, and interior design. This can be a cost-effective way to manage your conversion.
Out of scope items usually include extensive bodywork or repairs unrelated to the conversion itself, such as engine overhauls or major structural changes. Always clarify the scope with your contractor before starting.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO MECHANICS IN IRELAND — anyone may repair a car. The statutory thing is the NCT, which is carried out by the national testing service and not by a garage, so a garage cannot issue one. SIMI membership is a trade association rather than a licence, and it gives you a complaints route.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in vehicles & transport
Campervan converters near you
Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — MOTOR VEHICLES - REPAIRS (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only