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

A decluttering service in Ireland costs €40–€100 per session, 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 declutterer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers declutterer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — emotional Support — many decluttering services provide emotional support during the process, helping clients make tough decisions about sentimental items.
  2. How does size of the space change the price?Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does volume of items to sort change the price?The headcount decides how many people have to be there. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does complexity of the job change the price?The more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Sorting and Disposing — A decluttering service typically involves sorting through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or discard — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a declutterer 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 declutterer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — emotional Support — many decluttering services provide emotional support during the process, helping clients make tough decisions about sentimental items.

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

A good answer: Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does volume of items to sort change the price?”

A good answer: The headcount decides how many people have to be there. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the job change the price?”

A good answer: The more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Sorting and Disposing — A decluttering service typically involves sorting through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or discard — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a declutterer 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 — home Organising — decluttering services often include organising spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the declutterer starts, and an itemised invoice after — seasonal Decluttering — an ongoing service that helps clients declutter their homes seasonally to maintain organisation throughout the year.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the space — size is the single number most quotes are built from.
  • Volume of items to sort — the headcount decides how many people have to be there.
  • Complexity of the job — the more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs.
  • Any specific requirements for disposal or donation — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy.
  • 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 space — size is the single number most quotes are built from
  • They will not talk about it: volume of items to sort — the headcount decides how many people have to be there
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the job — the more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs
  • A price for the declutterer 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 declutterer has begun
LOW
€40
TYPICAL
€60
HIGH
€100

What a declutterer costs: €40–€100 per session

The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Home decluttering and Office decluttering each carry their own band. Decluttering Service 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

Declutterers 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 space — size is the single number most quotes are built from — that is what the declutterer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneVolume of items to sort — the headcount decides how many people have to be there — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfComplexity of the job — the more the brief departs from the usual, the more it costs — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherAny specific requirements for disposal or donation — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the declutterer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, professionals may have qualifications in organisation or interior design, enhancing their ability to optimise spaces.

Home Organising
Decluttering services often include organising spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.
Sorting and Disposing
A decluttering service typically involves sorting through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or discard.
Emotional Support
Many decluttering services provide emotional support during the process, helping clients make tough decisions about sentimental items.
Home Decluttering
A comprehensive service focusing on decluttering your entire home, including living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.
Office Decluttering
Specialised service aimed at organising and decluttering office spaces for improved productivity.
Garage Organising
Focusing on sorting and organising garage spaces, often involving storage solutions for tools and equipment.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — emotional Support — many decluttering services provide emotional support during the process, helping clients make tough decisions about sentimental items, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the declutterer has gone.
Test what was doneSorting and Disposing — A decluttering service typically involves sorting through belongings to determine what to keep, donate, or discard — 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. home Organising — decluttering services often include organising spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens — 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 declutterer's card means something — seasonal Decluttering — an ongoing service that helps clients declutter their homes seasonally to maintain organisation throughout the year.

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 declutterer: questions people ask

The cost of a decluttering service can vary based on the size of the space, the volume of items to sort, and the complexity of the job. Additional services like disposal or organising may also affect the overall price.

The duration of a decluttering session typically ranges from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the area being addressed and the amount of clutter. Larger projects may require multiple sessions.

While general decluttering professionals can handle most tasks, specialised services may be required for areas involving hazardous materials or structural changes. It's best to consult with a qualified expert for such cases.

Some decluttering services offer emergency or same-day availability, though this may come at a premium cost. It's advisable to check with local providers for their specific policies and availability.

Yes, many decluttering professionals offer package deals or discounts for booking multiple related services, such as organising and cleaning. This can provide a more comprehensive solution for your needs.

Decluttering services usually do not include heavy lifting of large furniture items, repairs, or renovation work. Tasks such as cleaning or organising specific areas may also be limited based on the provider's expertise.

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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 — CLEANING - CONTRACT (Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only