HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an end of tenancy cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An end of tenancy cleaning in Ireland costs €110–€400 per visit, typically around €240. 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 an end of tenancy cleaner in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers end of tenancy cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — window and Surface Cleaning — cleaning windows, both inside and out, is often included in the service.
- How does size of the property change the price?Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does level of cleaning required change the price?A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional services requested change the price?It is part of every quote for this kind of work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?End of tenancy cleaning usually does not cover tasks such as garden maintenance, external building cleaning, or repairs — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a end of tenancy 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 end of tenancy cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — window and Surface Cleaning — cleaning windows, both inside and out, is often included in the service.
A good answer: Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is part of every quote for this kind of work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: End of tenancy cleaning usually does not cover tasks such as garden maintenance, external building cleaning, or repairs — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a end of tenancy 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 — carpet and Upholstery Cleaning — many end of tenancy cleaning services offer carpet and upholstery cleaning as part of the package.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the end of tenancy cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — kitchen and Bathroom Focus — special attention is given to the kitchen and bathroom areas, which are often the most scrutinised.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the property — size is the single number most quotes are built from.
- Level of cleaning required — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs.
- Any additional services requested — it is part of every quote for this kind of work.
- Specific customer requests — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs.
- 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 — size is the single number most quotes are built from
- They will not talk about it: level of cleaning required — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs
- They will not talk about it: any additional services requested — it is part of every quote for this kind of work
- A price for the end of tenancy 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 end of tenancy cleaner has begun
What an end of tenancy cleaner costs: €110–€400 per visit
The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Deep kitchen cleaning and Bathroom sanitisation each carry their own band. End of Tenancy 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
End of tenancy 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 — size is the single number most quotes are built from — that is what the end of tenancy cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLevel of cleaning required — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional services requested — it is part of every quote for this kind of work — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSpecific customer requests — the more decisions involved, the longer the job runs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the end of tenancy cleaner is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, professional cleaners often hold certifications in cleaning standards and practices.
- Deep Clean of All Rooms
- End of tenancy cleaning typically includes a thorough clean of all rooms in the property.
- Kitchen and Bathroom Focus
- Special attention is given to the kitchen and bathroom areas, which are often the most scrutinised.
- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
- Many end of tenancy cleaning services offer carpet and upholstery cleaning as part of the package.
- Window and Surface Cleaning
- Cleaning windows, both inside and out, is often included in the service.
- Deep Kitchen Cleaning
- Involves cleaning all surfaces, appliances, and fixtures in the kitchen, including deep scrubbing of the oven and refrigerator.
- Carpet Cleaning
- Includes steam cleaning or shampooing carpets to remove stains and allergens, revitalising the appearance of the flooring.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an end of tenancy cleaner: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the size of the property, the level of cleaning required, and any additional services requested, such as carpet cleaning. Properties that require more intensive cleaning or have more rooms will generally cost more.
The duration of an end of tenancy cleaning can range from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the property and the condition it is in. A larger home or one that hasn't been cleaned regularly may take longer to complete.
Generally, a professional cleaning service is sufficient for end of tenancy cleaning. However, if there are specific tasks that require specialised skills, such as electrical or gas work, it is advisable to hire qualified specialists for those tasks.
Many cleaning companies offer same-day services, but availability can vary. It's best to contact the service provider directly to check if they can accommodate your request on short notice.
Yes, many cleaning companies offer package deals for multiple services, such as end of tenancy cleaning combined with carpet or upholstery cleaning. Booking multiple services can often result in a discount.
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
More hiring guides in cleaning
End of tenancy cleaners near you
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