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How to hire a carpet cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A carpet cleaning in Ireland costs €30–€75 per room, typically around €45. 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 carpet cleaner in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers carpet cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Cleaning Treatment — after cleaning, a protective treatment may be applied to help repel future stains.
  2. How does size of the area change the price?A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does extent of staining change the price?A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does complexity of the cleaning required change the price?Harder work needs better tools and more setting up. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Deep Cleaning Methods — deep cleaning methods, such as steam cleaning, are commonly employed to remove dirt and allergens — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a carpet cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

No licence or register applies to cleaners in Ireland. Anyone may trade as one, so the checks that matter are trader status, insurance, references and what is written down.

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

That they are a trader, not a favour — a business name, an invoice, a VAT or tax reference if registered; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Whether the person who quoted is the person who comes; References from two current customers, not testimonials on a page; What is in scope in writing, because 'a clean' means different things.

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; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness. 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 carpet cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Cleaning Treatment — after cleaning, a protective treatment may be applied to help repel future stains.

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

A good answer: A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does extent of staining change the price?”

A good answer: A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: Harder work needs better tools and more setting up. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Deep Cleaning Methods — deep cleaning methods, such as steam cleaning, are commonly employed to remove dirt and allergens — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a carpet 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; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — stain Removal Techniques — carpet cleaning often involves specialised stain removal techniques.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the carpet cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — pre-Clean Assessment — before any cleaning begins, professionals will assess the condition of your carpets.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the area — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site.
  • Extent of staining — a larger property takes longer simply to move around.
  • Complexity of the cleaning required — harder work needs better tools and more setting up.
  • Access difficulties or the need for specialised treatments — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
  • 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: size of the area — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site
  • They will not talk about it: extent of staining — a larger property takes longer simply to move around
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the cleaning required — harder work needs better tools and more setting up
  • A price for the carpet cleaner 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 carpet cleaner has begun
LOW
€30
TYPICAL
€45
HIGH
€75

What a carpet cleaner costs: €30–€75 per room

The figures are for the job, per room, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Stain removal and Deep cleaning each carry their own band. Carpet 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

Carpet 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 area — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site — that is what the carpet cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneExtent of staining — a larger property takes longer simply to move around — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfComplexity of the cleaning required — harder work needs better tools and more setting up — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherAccess difficulties or the need for specialised treatments — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the carpet cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that they use eco-friendly cleaning products, especially if you have pets or children.

Pre-Clean Assessment
Before any cleaning begins, professionals will assess the condition of your carpets.
Stain Removal Techniques
Carpet cleaning often involves specialised stain removal techniques.
Deep Cleaning Methods
Deep cleaning methods, such as steam cleaning, are commonly employed to remove dirt and allergens.
Post-Cleaning Treatment
After cleaning, a protective treatment may be applied to help repel future stains.
Stain Removal
This involves targeted treatment of specific stains using appropriate cleaning solutions to effectively lift them from the carpet fibres.
Deep Cleaning
A comprehensive cleaning service that penetrates deep into the carpet fibres to remove embedded dirt and allergens.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — post-Cleaning Treatment — after cleaning, a protective treatment may be applied to help repel future stains, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the carpet cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneDeep Cleaning Methods — deep cleaning methods, such as steam cleaning, are commonly employed to remove dirt and allergens — 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. stain Removal Techniques — carpet cleaning often involves specialised stain removal techniques — 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 carpet cleaner's card means something — pre-Clean Assessment — before any cleaning begins, professionals will assess the condition of your carpets.

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 carpet cleaner: questions people ask

The cost of carpet cleaning can vary based on several factors, including the size of the area, the type of carpet, and the extent of staining. Additional services, such as stain protection or specialised treatments, can also affect the overall price.

A standard carpet cleaning session usually takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size and condition of the carpets. Larger areas or heavily soiled carpets may require additional time for thorough cleaning.

Many carpet cleaning companies offer emergency or same-day services, but availability may vary. It's advisable to contact local providers directly to check if they can accommodate your request on short notice.

Yes, many cleaning companies allow you to book multiple services, such as upholstery or rug cleaning, along with carpet cleaning. This can often lead to discounts and more efficient scheduling.

Carpet cleaning services usually do not cover repairs, such as patching or re-stretching carpets. Additionally, cleaning of non-carpeted surfaces, like hardwood or tile, may require separate services.

No licence or register applies to cleaners in Ireland. Anyone may trade as one, so the checks that matter are trader status, insurance, references and what is written down.

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Carpet cleaners near you

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  2. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  3. Revenue — VAT rates
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — CARPET CLEANING (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only