HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a driveway cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A driveway cleaning in Ireland costs €100–€300 per job, typically around €160. 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 driveway cleaner 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 — sealing and Protection — after cleaning, many professionals offer sealing services to protect the driveway from future stains and weather damage.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stain Treatment — specialised stain treatments may be applied to target specific types of stains that pressure washing alone cannot remove.
- How does size of the driveway change the price?Size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of material change the price?Materials are usually charged on top of the labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does severity of stains change the price?A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — 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 →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — sealing and Protection — after cleaning, many professionals offer sealing services to protect the driveway from future stains and weather damage.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stain Treatment — specialised stain treatments may be applied to target specific types of stains that pressure washing alone cannot remove.
A good answer: Size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Materials are usually charged on top of the labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Pressure Washing — A common method used in driveway cleaning is pressure washing, which utilizes high-pressure water jets to remove tough stains like oil, grease, and moss — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a driveway cleaner 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 — surface Preparation — driveway cleaning begins with surface preparation, which may include removing loose debris, leaves, and dirt.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the driveway — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price.
- Type of material — materials are usually charged on top of the labour.
- Severity of stains — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote.
- Access issues — awkward access adds time before any work begins.
- 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: size of the driveway — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price
- They will not talk about it: type of material — materials are usually charged on top of the labour
- They will not talk about it: severity of stains — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote
- A price for the driveway cleaner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a driveway cleaner costs: €100–€300 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential driveway cleaning and Commercial driveway cleaning each carry their own band. Driveway 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
Driveway 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 driveway — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price — that is what the driveway cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of material — materials are usually charged on top of the labour — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSeverity of stains — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAccess issues — awkward access adds time before any work begins — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the driveway cleaner is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, safety precautions should be taken to protect surrounding plants and structures during cleaning.
- Surface Preparation
- Driveway cleaning begins with surface preparation, which may include removing loose debris, leaves, and dirt.
- Pressure Washing
- A common method used in driveway cleaning is pressure washing, which utilizes high-pressure water jets to remove tough stains like oil, grease, and moss.
- Stain Treatment
- Specialised stain treatments may be applied to target specific types of stains that pressure washing alone cannot remove.
- Sealing and Protection
- After cleaning, many professionals offer sealing services to protect the driveway from future stains and weather damage.
- Residential Driveway Cleaning
- Cleans and restores residential driveways, removing dirt, stains, and moss.
- Commercial Driveway Cleaning
- Focuses on larger areas, catering to businesses with heavy foot and vehicle traffic.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a driveway cleaner: questions people ask
The cost of driveway cleaning can vary based on the size of the driveway, the type of material, and the severity of stains. Additional services like sealing or specialised stain treatments can also increase the overall price.
A standard driveway cleaning usually takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size and condition of the driveway. Larger or heavily stained driveways may require more time to achieve optimal results.
Generally, a general cleaning professional can handle driveway cleaning. However, if your driveway has specific issues, such as structural damage, it may be wise to consult a qualified specialist.
Many cleaning companies offer same-day service, especially for urgent requests. However, availability may depend on the company's schedule and the extent of the cleaning required.
Yes, many cleaning professionals offer discounts for booking multiple services, such as driveway and patio cleaning together. It's advisable to inquire about package deals when scheduling your appointments.
Driveway cleaning typically does not include repairs or resurfacing of damaged areas. If there are structural issues or deep-set stains that require extensive treatment, these may need to be addressed separately.
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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 — 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