HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a carpenter & joiner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A carpenter & joiner in Ireland costs €200–€450 per day, typically around €300. 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 carpenter & joiner 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 — custom Woodwork — from intricate moldings to staircases, carpenters create custom woodwork that adds character to any home.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — decking and Outdoor Structures — carpenters construct outdoor decks, patios, and garden structures like pergolas and sheds.
- How does complexity of the project change the price?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 job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does carpenter's experience level change the price?A long track record is itself part of the price. — 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 — custom Woodwork — from intricate moldings to staircases, carpenters create custom woodwork that adds character to any home.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — decking and Outdoor Structures — carpenters construct outdoor decks, patios, and garden structures like pergolas and sheds.
A good answer: The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Home Renovations — this service includes structural modifications, such as adding or removing walls, installing doors and windows, and creating open-plan living areas — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a carpenter & joiner 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 — furniture Assembly — carpenters and joiners often build or assemble custom furniture pieces, such as cabinets, tables, and shelves.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the project — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done.
- Materials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly.
- Carpenter's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price.
- Accessibility to the work area — a larger property takes longer simply to move around.
- 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: complexity of the project — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done
- They will not talk about it: materials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly
- They will not talk about it: carpenter's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price
- A price for the carpenter & joiner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a carpenter & joiner costs: €200–€450 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Bespoke furniture maker and Door and window installation each carry their own band. Carpenter & Joiner 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
Carpenter & joiners 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 project — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done — that is what the carpenter & joiner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfCarpenter's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAccessibility to the work area — a larger property takes longer simply to move around — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the carpenter & joiner is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, need for bespoke designs or intricate detailing — custom work means measuring and checking at every step.
- Furniture Assembly
- Carpenters and joiners often build or assemble custom furniture pieces, such as cabinets, tables, and shelves.
- Home Renovations
- This service includes structural modifications, such as adding or removing walls, installing doors and windows, and creating open-plan living areas.
- Decking and Outdoor Structures
- Carpenters construct outdoor decks, patios, and garden structures like pergolas and sheds.
- Custom Woodwork
- From intricate moldings to staircases, carpenters create custom woodwork that adds character to any home.
- Bespoke Furniture Maker
- Creates custom furniture designed to fit specific spaces and meet individual style preferences.
- Frame Construction
- Constructs the structural framework of buildings, including walls, roofs, and floors.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a carpenter & joiner: questions people ask
The cost of hiring a carpenter can vary based on factors like the complexity of the project, materials used, and the carpenter's experience level. Custom work or intricate designs typically command higher prices.
The duration of a carpentry job can range from a few hours for simple repairs to several weeks for extensive renovations. Factors affecting time include project size, design complexity, and the carpenter's workload.
For structural changes, it’s advisable to hire a qualified specialist, especially if the work involves load-bearing walls or requires compliance with building regulations. General carpenters can handle non-structural tasks.
Same-day service is often available for minor repairs or urgent tasks, but scheduling may depend on the carpenter's availability. For larger projects, advance booking is usually necessary.
Yes, booking multiple related jobs can often be more efficient and may save on overall costs. Discussing your project scope with the carpenter can help in planning and scheduling.
Carpenters generally do not handle electrical, plumbing, or gas-related work unless they are qualified in those areas. It’s essential to hire licensed professionals for such specialised tasks.
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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