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

A dry cleaning pickup & delivery in Ireland costs €15–€60 per order, typically around €30. 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 dry cleaner in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers dry cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — stain Treatment — many dry cleaning services include stain removal as part of their offerings.
  2. How does type of garments change the price?A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does extent of cleaning required change the price?A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does distance for pickup change the price?A long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Flexible Delivery Options — after cleaning, your items can be delivered back to you at your convenience — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dry 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 →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers dry cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — stain Treatment — many dry cleaning services include stain removal as part of their offerings.

“How does type of garments change the price?”

A good answer: A higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does distance for pickup change the price?”

A good answer: A long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Flexible Delivery Options — after cleaning, your items can be delivered back to you at your convenience — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dry 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; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — home Textile Cleaning — cleans items such as curtains, cushions, and bed linens that may require dry cleaning.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the dry cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — alteration and Repair — includes minor repairs or alterations to garments while they are being dry cleaned.

Getting the quote right

  • Type of garments — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
  • Extent of cleaning required — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one.
  • Distance for pickup — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more.
  • Condition of the items — years of use leave more to put right than a recent job.
  • 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: type of garments — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit
  • They will not talk about it: extent of cleaning required — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one
  • They will not talk about it: distance for pickup — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more
  • A price for the dry 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 dry cleaner has begun
LOW
€15
TYPICAL
€30
HIGH
€60

What a dry cleaner costs: €15–€60 per order

The figures are for the job, per order, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard dry cleaning and Specialty fabric cleaning each carry their own band. Dry Cleaning Pickup & Delivery 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

Dry 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 garments — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit — that is what the dry cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneExtent of cleaning required — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfDistance for pickup — a long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherCondition of the items — years of use leave more to put right than a recent job — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the dry cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, materials used — some products have to be ordered in, which adds to the wait.

Flexible Delivery Options
After cleaning, your items can be delivered back to you at your convenience.
Stain Treatment
Many dry cleaning services include stain removal as part of their offerings.
Standard Dry Cleaning
Involves the cleaning of everyday garments such as suits, dresses, and coats using chemical solvents.
Specialty Fabric Cleaning
Focuses on cleaning delicate materials like silk, wool, or lace, requiring specialised techniques.
Stain Removal Services
Offers targeted treatment for specific stains on garments, using advanced cleaning methods.
Alteration and Repair
Includes minor repairs or alterations to garments while they are being dry cleaned.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — stain Treatment — many dry cleaning services include stain removal as part of their offerings, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the dry cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneFlexible Delivery Options — after cleaning, your items can be delivered back to you at your convenience — 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 Textile Cleaning — cleans items such as curtains, cushions, and bed linens that may require dry cleaning — 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 dry cleaner's card means something — alteration and Repair — includes minor repairs or alterations to garments while they are being dry cleaned.

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 dry cleaner: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the type of garments, the extent of cleaning required, and the distance for pickup and delivery. Additionally, special treatments for stains or delicate fabrics may incur extra charges.

Typically, the entire process can take anywhere from 1 to 7 days, depending on the service provider and the complexity of the cleaning required. Some services offer expedited options for same-day or next-day returns.

While general professionals can handle most cleaning tasks, specialised services may be required for specific fabrics or intricate garments. Always check if the service provider has experience with your particular items.

Yes, many dry cleaning services offer emergency or same-day pickup and delivery, but this may come at an additional cost. It's advisable to check with the provider for availability and pricing.

Absolutely! Many dry cleaning services allow you to book multiple items or related services like laundry and alterations in one go. This can often lead to discounts or special package pricing.

Services such as washing and drying regular laundry, alterations, or repairs may not be included in standard dry cleaning pickup and delivery. Always confirm with the provider what is covered in their offerings.

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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 — DRY CLEANING (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only