HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a floor sander in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A floor sanding in Ireland costs €20–€45 per m², 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 floor sander 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 — sanding the floor — sanding the floor with various grit levels.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — preparation of the — preparation of the area, including moving furniture.
- How does condition of the floor change the price?The starting point matters as much as the finish you want. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of finish change the price?The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any repairs needed change the price?The longer it has been left, the more there is to undo. — 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 — sanding the floor — sanding the floor with various grit levels.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — preparation of the — preparation of the area, including moving furniture.
A good answer: The starting point matters as much as the finish you want. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The longer it has been left, the more there is to undo. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Initial assessment of — initial assessment of the floor condition — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a floor sander 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 — what does this service include? — this service includes sanding, cleaning, and applying a protective finish.
Getting the quote right
- Condition of the floor — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want.
- Type of finish — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote.
- Any repairs needed — the longer it has been left, the more there is to undo.
- What does this service include? — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking.
- 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: condition of the floor — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want
- They will not talk about it: type of finish — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote
- They will not talk about it: any repairs needed — the longer it has been left, the more there is to undo
- A price for the floor sander before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a floor sander costs: €20–€45 per m²
The figures are for the job, per m², and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential floor sanding and Commercial floor sanding each carry their own band. Floor Sanding 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
Floor sanders 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 firstCondition of the floor — the starting point matters as much as the finish you want — that is what the floor sander is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of finish — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny repairs needed — the longer it has been left, the more there is to undo — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherWhat does this service include? — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the floor sander is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider the time required for drying between finishes.
- What does this service include?
- This service includes sanding, cleaning, and applying a protective finish.
- Initial assessment of
- Initial assessment of the floor condition.
- Preparation of the
- Preparation of the area, including moving furniture.
- a Certificate of Compliance on Completion
- The document the assigned certifier and the builder, where the work needed a commencement notice issues 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.
- Residential Floor Sanding
- Sanding and refinishing wooden floors in homes to restore their appearance.
- Parquet Floor Sanding
- Specialised sanding of intricate parquet flooring patterns for a refined finish.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a floor sander: questions people ask
Yes, sanding can significantly enhance the appearance and lifespan of your wooden floors. Floor sanding is the process of smoothing and refinishing wooden floors, removing any imperfections and restoring their natural beauty.
It's best to vacate the area during sanding due to dust and fumes, but you can return once the job is complete. Be aware of dust management and ventilation needs.
The best finish depends on your wood type and usage; a professional can recommend suitable options. This work typically involves sanding down the surface to eliminate scratches, stains, and old finishes, followed by applying a protective layer to enhance durability.
Most deep scratches can be removed, but the effectiveness depends on the floor's thickness and condition. The scope of the project can vary based on the floor's condition, size, and the desired finish, making each job unique.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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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 — FLOOR SANDING ( Immovable goods ) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only