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

A curtain cleaning in Ireland costs €30–€120 per pair, typically around €60. 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 curtain cleaner in five steps

  1. 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 — fabric Protection — some providers offer fabric protection treatments after cleaning, which can help repel future stains and dirt.
  2. Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — steam Cleaning — many cleaning services offer steam cleaning as part of their curtain cleaning process.
  3. How does type of fabric change the price?Prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does size of the curtains change the price?More surface means more preparation before the work itself. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. How does level of cleaning required change the price?The style chosen can double the hours on the same job. — 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 →

“Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — fabric Protection — some providers offer fabric protection treatments after cleaning, which can help repel future stains and dirt.

“Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?”

A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — steam Cleaning — many cleaning services offer steam cleaning as part of their curtain cleaning process.

“How does type of fabric change the price?”

A good answer: Prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: More surface means more preparation before the work itself. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: The style chosen can double the hours on the same job. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Curtain cleaning typically does not include repairs or alterations to the fabric — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a curtain 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 and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — stain Treatment — this service often involves treating specific stains, such as those from food or beverages.

Getting the quote right

  • Type of fabric — prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time.
  • Size of the curtains — more surface means more preparation before the work itself.
  • Level of cleaning required — the style chosen can double the hours on the same job.
  • Level of soiling — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
  • 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: type of fabric — prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time
  • They will not talk about it: size of the curtains — more surface means more preparation before the work itself
  • They will not talk about it: level of cleaning required — the style chosen can double the hours on the same job
  • A price for the curtain cleaner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€30
TYPICAL
€60
HIGH
€120

What a curtain cleaner costs: €30–€120 per pair

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

Curtain 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 firstType of fabric — prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time — that is what the curtain cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneSize of the curtains — more surface means more preparation before the work itself — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfLevel of cleaning required — the style chosen can double the hours on the same job — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherLevel of soiling — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the curtain cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, additional complexities — fine work is checked more often, and checking takes time.

Dust and Dirt Removal
Curtain cleaning includes the thorough removal of dust, dirt, and allergens that accumulate over time.
Stain Treatment
This service often involves treating specific stains, such as those from food or beverages.
Steam Cleaning
Many cleaning services offer steam cleaning as part of their curtain cleaning process.
Fabric Protection
Some providers offer fabric protection treatments after cleaning, which can help repel future stains and dirt.
Stain Removal
Targets specific stains using appropriate cleaning solutions for effective results.
Dry Cleaning
Uses solvents instead of water to clean delicate fabrics that may shrink or get damaged.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep a Certificate of Compliance on CompletionA Certificate of Compliance on Completion is issued by the trader, not asked for later — fabric Protection — some providers offer fabric protection treatments after cleaning, which can help repel future stains and dirt, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the curtain cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneSteam Cleaning — many cleaning services offer steam cleaning as part of their curtain cleaning process — 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 Treatment — this service often involves treating specific stains, such as those from food or beverages — 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 curtain cleaner's card means something — dust and Dirt Removal — curtain cleaning includes the thorough removal of dust, dirt, and allergens that accumulate over time.

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 itReport it to Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI).
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a curtain cleaner: questions people ask

The cost of curtain cleaning can vary based on several factors, including the type of fabric, the size of the curtains, and the level of cleaning required. Additional services like stain treatment or fabric protection can also increase the overall price.

The duration of curtain cleaning typically ranges from one to three hours, depending on the size and number of curtains being cleaned. Complex treatments or large installations may require additional time.

In most cases, a general cleaning professional can handle curtain cleaning. However, if your curtains are made from delicate or specialised fabrics, it may be beneficial to hire a qualified specialist with experience in handling such materials.

Many cleaning services offer emergency or same-day curtain cleaning, but availability can vary. It's best to check with local providers to see if they can accommodate urgent requests.

Yes, many cleaning companies offer package deals for booking multiple services together, such as curtain cleaning along with upholstery or carpet cleaning. This can often result in discounts and streamline the process.

Curtain cleaning typically does not include repairs or alterations to the fabric. Additionally, any removal or re-hanging of curtains may be considered outside the scope of standard cleaning services.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
  2. S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
  3. Construction Industry Register Ireland
  4. Department of Housing — Building Control
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  6. Revenue — CURTAINS - CLEANING (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only