HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire chair cover hire in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A chair cover hire in Ireland costs €2–€5 per chair, typically around €3. 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 chair cover hire in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers chair cover hire work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cleaning and Collection — after the event, the service typically includes collection of the chair covers and any accessories.
- How does style of covers change the price?A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does quantity needed change the price?Quantity drives the hours more than anything else. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional accessories change the price?An upper floor without a lift is slower to work on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Delivery and Setup — most chair cover hire services provide delivery and setup as part of their package — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a chair cover hire 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 DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
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
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
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 employer's liability if they bring crew. 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 23%, the standard 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 chair cover hire work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — cleaning and Collection — after the event, the service typically includes collection of the chair covers and any accessories.
A good answer: A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Quantity drives the hours more than anything else. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An upper floor without a lift is slower to work on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Delivery and Setup — most chair cover hire services provide delivery and setup as part of their package — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a chair cover hire job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — accessories and Extras — many chair cover hire companies include additional accessories such as sashes, table runners, and decorative clips.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the chair cover hire starts, and an itemised invoice after — variety of Styles — chair cover hire services offer a wide range of styles to suit any event theme.
Getting the quote right
- Style of covers — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
- Quantity needed — quantity drives the hours more than anything else.
- Any additional accessories — an upper floor without a lift is slower to work on.
- Complexity of the design — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from.
- 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: style of covers — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit
- They will not talk about it: quantity needed — quantity drives the hours more than anything else
- They will not talk about it: any additional accessories — an upper floor without a lift is slower to work on
- A price for the chair cover hire 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 chair cover hire has begun
What chair cover hire costs: €2–€5 per chair
The figures are for the job, per chair, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wedding chair cover hire and Corporate event chair covers each carry their own band. Chair Cover Hire 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
Chair cover hires 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 firstStyle of covers — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit — that is what the chair cover hire is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneQuantity needed — quantity drives the hours more than anything else — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional accessories — an upper floor without a lift is slower to work on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the design — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the chair cover hire is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, materials selected — the parts and products used are added to the bill.
- Variety of Styles
- Chair cover hire services offer a wide range of styles to suit any event theme.
- Accessories and Extras
- Many chair cover hire companies include additional accessories such as sashes, table runners, and decorative clips.
- Delivery and Setup
- Most chair cover hire services provide delivery and setup as part of their package.
- Cleaning and Collection
- After the event, the service typically includes collection of the chair covers and any accessories.
- Wedding Chair Cover Hire
- Specialised service for weddings, offering a variety of elegant chair covers to match the wedding theme.
- Corporate Event Chair Covers
- Providing professional-looking chair covers for conferences, seminars, and corporate gatherings.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring chair cover hire: questions people ask
The cost of chair cover hire can vary based on several factors, including the style of covers, the quantity needed, and any additional accessories. Customisation options and delivery distance can also impact the final price.
The hire period for chair covers usually lasts from the time of delivery until the end of your event. Most companies allow for a one-day hire, but longer options may be available upon request.
Chair cover hire generally does not require a qualified specialist, as the service involves non-technical tasks such as delivery and setup. However, if you're looking for additional decor elements, a stylist might be beneficial.
Many chair cover hire services offer emergency or same-day availability, but this can depend on stock levels and the specific service provider. It's advisable to check in advance if you're working within a tight timeframe.
Yes, many chair cover hire companies also offer related services such as table linen or event decor. Booking multiple services together can sometimes result in discounts or package deals.
Chair cover hire services usually do not include the rental of chairs themselves, as they focus solely on the covers and accessories. Additionally, venue setup beyond the chair covers may not be included and should be confirmed with the service provider.
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