HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a blind fitter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A curtain & blind fitting in Ireland costs €40–€150 per window, typically around €70. 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 blind fitter 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 — installation Techniques — the installation process varies depending on the type of curtains or blinds chosen.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — choosing Hardware — selecting the right hardware is essential for both functionality and style.
- How does condition of your windows change the price?The condition decides whether this is a touch-up or a rebuild. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials chosen change the price?The spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the installation change the price?The more decisions involved, the longer the job runs. — 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 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: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — installation Techniques — the installation process varies depending on the type of curtains or blinds chosen.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — choosing Hardware — selecting the right hardware is essential for both functionality and style.
A good answer: The condition decides whether this is a touch-up or a rebuild. — 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: The more decisions involved, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Measuring Windows — accurate measurements are crucial for a perfect fit — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a blind fitter 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 — consultation and Design Advice — professionals provide guidance on styles, materials, and colours that best suit your home decor.
Getting the quote right
- Condition of your windows — the condition decides whether this is a touch-up or a rebuild.
- Materials chosen — the spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits.
- Complexity of the installation — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs.
- Choosing Hardware — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit.
- 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: condition of your windows — the condition decides whether this is a touch-up or a rebuild
- They will not talk about it: materials chosen — the spec sheet is where most of the cost difference sits
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the installation — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs
- A price for the blind fitter before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a blind fitter costs: €40–€150 per window
The figures are for the job, per window, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Curtain installation and Blind installation each carry their own band. Curtain & Blind Fitting 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
Blind fitters 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 firstCondition of your windows — the condition decides whether this is a touch-up or a rebuild — that is what the blind fitter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials chosen — 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 itselfComplexity of the installation — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherChoosing Hardware — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the blind fitter is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider safety, especially for homes with children or pets; cordless options may be preferable.
- Measuring Windows
- Accurate measurements are crucial for a perfect fit.
- Choosing Hardware
- Selecting the right hardware is essential for both functionality and style.
- Installation Techniques
- The installation process varies depending on the type of curtains or blinds chosen.
- Custom Fitting
- This involves creating bespoke solutions for uniquely shaped windows or specific design preferences.
- Consultation and Design Advice
- Professionals provide guidance on styles, materials, and colours that best suit your home decor.
- a Certificate of Compliance on Completion
- The document the assigned certifier and the builder, where the work needed a commencement notice issues 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.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a blind fitter: questions people ask
The cost of curtain and blind fitting can vary widely based on factors such as the type of window treatments, the complexity of the installation, and your location. Timing may vary based on the complexity of the installation and any custom fittings required.
The time required for fitting curtains or blinds generally ranges from one to three hours, depending on the number of windows and the type of fittings involved. More complex installations may take longer, especially if additional adjustments are needed.
In most cases, a general professional can handle curtain and blind fitting without the need for a qualified specialist. However, if your installation involves electrical components, such as motorised blinds, it is advisable to hire a registered electrician.
Some service providers may offer emergency or same-day fitting services, but availability can be limited. It's best to check with local professionals to see if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, many professionals offer package deals for multiple related jobs, such as fitting curtains and blinds in several rooms. This can often save you time and money compared to booking each service separately.
Curtain and blind fitting typically does not include any structural modifications or electrical work unless specified. If your installation requires alterations to walls or ceilings, or if it involves wiring, you may need to consult a specialist for those 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 — VENETIAN BLINDS (Supply and fit) — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only