HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a deep cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A deep cleaning in Ireland costs €150–€550 per visit, typically around €300. 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.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a deep cleaner in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers deep cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — bedroom Cleaning — deep cleaning bedrooms includes washing bedding, cleaning under the bed, and dusting all surfaces.
- How does size of the property change the price?A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does level of dirt or grime change the price?Finish quality is where most of the price difference lives. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services requested change the price?The specification is agreed before any work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Living Area Refresh — in living areas, deep cleaning focuses on dusting and vacuuming upholstery, carpets, and hard flooring — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a deep cleaner 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 →
A good answer: No register covers deep cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — bedroom Cleaning — deep cleaning bedrooms includes washing bedding, cleaning under the bed, and dusting all surfaces.
A good answer: A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Finish quality is where most of the price difference lives. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The specification is agreed before any work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Living Area Refresh — in living areas, deep cleaning focuses on dusting and vacuuming upholstery, carpets, and hard flooring — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a deep cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — bathroom Sanitisation — deep cleaning in bathrooms typically involves scrubbing tiles, grout, and fixtures.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the deep cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — kitchen Deep Cleaning — this includes thorough cleaning of all surfaces, appliances, and cabinetry.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the property — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything.
- Level of dirt or grime — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives.
- Specific services requested — the specification is agreed before any work begins.
- Size of your home — more area means more checking at the end.
- 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 property — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything
- They will not talk about it: level of dirt or grime — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives
- They will not talk about it: specific services requested — the specification is agreed before any work begins
- A price for the deep cleaner 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 deep cleaner has begun
What a deep cleaner costs: €150–€550 per visit
The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. End of tenancy cleaning and Spring cleaning each carry their own band. Deep 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
Deep 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.
- Look firstSize of the property — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything — that is what the deep cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLevel of dirt or grime — finish quality is where most of the price difference lives — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific services requested — the specification is agreed before any work begins — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of your home — more area means more checking at the end — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the deep cleaner is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition of the areas being cleaned — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything.
- Kitchen Deep Cleaning
- This includes thorough cleaning of all surfaces, appliances, and cabinetry.
- Bathroom Sanitisation
- Deep cleaning in bathrooms typically involves scrubbing tiles, grout, and fixtures.
- Living Area Refresh
- In living areas, deep cleaning focuses on dusting and vacuuming upholstery, carpets, and hard flooring.
- Bedroom Cleaning
- Deep cleaning bedrooms includes washing bedding, cleaning under the bed, and dusting all surfaces.
- Spring Cleaning
- A seasonal deep clean that refreshes your home, focusing on areas often neglected during regular cleaning.
- Post-Construction Cleaning
- A thorough clean-up following renovation or building work, removing dust, debris, and residues.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a deep cleaner: questions people ask
The cost of deep cleaning can vary based on the size of the property, the level of dirt or grime, and specific services requested. Additional features like specialised equipment or eco-friendly products may also affect pricing.
The duration of a deep clean depends on the size and condition of the property. Generally, a standard deep clean can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity of the tasks involved.
While general cleaning professionals can perform deep cleaning, specialised services may require specific qualifications, especially for tasks involving electrical or gas appliances. It's advisable to check the expertise of the cleaner for particular needs.
Same-day deep cleaning services may be available, but they often depend on the provider's schedule and availability. It's best to inquire directly with the cleaning service for urgent requests.
Yes, many cleaning services offer the option to book multiple jobs, such as deep cleaning and regular maintenance. This can often lead to discounts or bundled pricing, making it more economical.
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.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — CLEANING - CONTRACT (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