HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a chimney repairer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A chimney repair in Ireland costs €300–€1,500 per job, typically around €700. 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 chimney repairer in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers chimney repairer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — chimney Cap Installation — installing a chimney cap prevents rain, animals, and debris from entering the flue.
- How does extent of the damage change the price?Double the area and you are close to double the time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of repair needed change the price?Something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up. — 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.
- What is not included?Masonry Repairs — masonry repairs may include repointing brickwork, replacing damaged bricks, or sealing cracks to prevent water ingress — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a chimney repairer 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 ROOFERS IN IRELAND. What governs the work is safety law: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Work at Height) Regulations, enforced by the HSA. A roofer is not licensed; the scaffold, the edge protection and the method are what tell you whether you have hired a professional.
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
Edge protection or scaffold in the quote as a line item — a quote with no access cost has not priced the safe way of doing it; Public liability at a level that matches a roof, and employer's liability if they bring a crew; Whether they will go up and photograph the actual defect before pricing; A written scope saying what is stripped, what is reused and what is replaced; How they protect the inside if the roof is open overnight; The guarantee, in writing, on workmanship and on materials separately.
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; ask the limit, not just whether they have 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: No register covers chimney repairer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — chimney Cap Installation — installing a chimney cap prevents rain, animals, and debris from entering the flue.
A good answer: Double the area and you are close to double the time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up. — 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: Masonry Repairs — masonry repairs may include repointing brickwork, replacing damaged bricks, or sealing cracks to prevent water ingress — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a chimney repairer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and employer's liability; ask the limit, not just whether they have it — flue Cleaning — flue cleaning involves removing soot, creosote, and debris that can accumulate over time.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the chimney repairer starts, and an itemised invoice after — chimney Inspection — A thorough inspection is essential to identify any structural issues, blockages, or signs of wear.
Getting the quote right
- Extent of the damage — double the area and you are close to double the time.
- Type of repair needed — something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up.
- Materials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly.
- Chimney's size — small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly.
- 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: extent of the damage — double the area and you are close to double the time
- They will not talk about it: type of repair needed — something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up
- They will not talk about it: materials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly
- A price for the chimney repairer 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 chimney repairer has begun
What a chimney repairer costs: €300–€1,500 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Masonry repair and Chimney cap replacement each carry their own band. Chimney Repair 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
Chimney repairers 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 firstExtent of the damage — double the area and you are close to double the time — that is what the chimney repairer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of repair needed — something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfMaterials used — a job with few materials is mostly labour, and prices accordingly — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherChimney's size — small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the chimney repairer is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that they follow safety regulations, especially when working at heights.
- Chimney Inspection
- A thorough inspection is essential to identify any structural issues, blockages, or signs of wear.
- Flue Cleaning
- Flue cleaning involves removing soot, creosote, and debris that can accumulate over time.
- Masonry Repairs
- Masonry repairs may include repointing brickwork, replacing damaged bricks, or sealing cracks to prevent water ingress.
- Chimney Cap Installation
- Installing a chimney cap prevents rain, animals, and debris from entering the flue.
- Masonry Repair
- Involves fixing cracks, missing bricks, or crumbling mortar to restore the chimney’s structural integrity.
- Chimney Cap Replacement
- Entails removing the old chimney cap and installing a new one to prevent water intrusion and block debris.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a chimney repairer: questions people ask
The cost of chimney repair can vary based on the extent of the damage, the type of repair needed, and the materials used. Additional factors include the height of the chimney and local labour rates.
The duration of a chimney repair can range from a few hours to a couple of days, depending on the complexity of the job. Simple repairs, like cleaning or capping, are usually quicker than extensive masonry work.
Many chimney repair services offer emergency or same-day repair options, particularly for urgent issues like leaks or blockages. Availability may vary, so it's best to inquire directly with local providers.
Yes, many chimney repair professionals can handle multiple related jobs, such as cleaning and inspection or masonry repairs and flashing. This can often lead to cost savings and more efficient service.
Out of scope services may include extensive structural renovations, complete chimney rebuilds, or work on non-chimney related roofing issues. It's important to clarify the scope with your contractor before work begins.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO ROOFERS IN IRELAND. What governs the work is safety law: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Work at Height) Regulations, enforced by the HSA. A roofer is not licensed; the scaffold, the edge protection and the method are what tell you whether you have hired a professional.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- HSA — work at height
- HSA — using ladders safely
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — CHIMNEY CLEANING (Private dwellings/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