HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a kitchen fitter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A kitchen fitter in Ireland costs €10,000–€30,000 per kitchen, typically around €18,000. 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 kitchen fitter 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 — appliance Integration — integrating appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators into the kitchen layout is crucial.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — cabinet Installation — one of the primary tasks of a kitchen fitter is cabinet installation.
- How does size of the kitchen change the price?Bigger work usually means more than one visit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the design change the price?No two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does quality of materials used change the price?Bulky materials cost more to get to site. — 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 — appliance Integration — integrating appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators into the kitchen layout is crucial.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — cabinet Installation — one of the primary tasks of a kitchen fitter is cabinet installation.
A good answer: Bigger work usually means more than one visit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: No two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Bulky materials cost more to get to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Initial Consultation — A kitchen fitter typically starts with an initial consultation to understand your needs and preferences — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a kitchen fitter 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 — countertop Replacement — removing old countertops and installing new materials such as granite, quartz, or laminate.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the kitchen — bigger work usually means more than one visit.
- Complexity of the design — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher.
- Quality of materials used — bulky materials cost more to get to site.
- Condition of the existing space — something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up.
- 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 kitchen — bigger work usually means more than one visit
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the design — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher
- They will not talk about it: quality of materials used — bulky materials cost more to get to site
- A price for the kitchen fitter before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a kitchen fitter costs: €10,000–€30,000 per kitchen
The figures are for the job, per kitchen, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Full kitchen installation and Kitchen renovation each carry their own band. Kitchen Fitter 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
Kitchen fitters 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 kitchen — bigger work usually means more than one visit — that is what the kitchen fitter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the design — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfQuality of materials used — bulky materials cost more to get to site — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of the existing space — something neglected for years takes longer than something kept up — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the kitchen fitter is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that the fitter adheres to safety standards and regulations, particularly for plumbing and electrical work.
- Initial Consultation
- A kitchen fitter typically starts with an initial consultation to understand your needs and preferences.
- Cabinet Installation
- One of the primary tasks of a kitchen fitter is cabinet installation.
- Appliance Integration
- Integrating appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and refrigerators into the kitchen layout is crucial.
- Full Kitchen Installation
- This involves the complete fitting of a new kitchen, including cabinets, countertops, appliances, and fixtures.
- Kitchen Renovation
- Updating an existing kitchen layout or design, which may include replacing cabinets, countertops, and appliances.
- Countertop Replacement
- Removing old countertops and installing new materials such as granite, quartz, or laminate.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a kitchen fitter: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the size of the kitchen, the complexity of the design, and the quality of materials used. Additional factors include the fitter's experience and any specialised work, such as plumbing or electrical installations, that may be required.
The duration for fitting a kitchen can range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the size and scope of the project. Larger kitchens or more complex designs may take longer due to additional installation or custom work.
Same-day service for kitchen fitting is generally not common due to the complexity of the work involved. However, some fitters may offer emergency services for urgent repairs or installations, but this may come at a premium cost.
Many kitchen fitters offer additional services such as tiling and plumbing, allowing you to book multiple related jobs together. This can often result in cost savings and a more streamlined process for your kitchen renovation.
Tasks usually out of scope for kitchen fitters include structural changes to the home, major plumbing or electrical upgrades, and any work requiring permits. It's essential to clarify the scope of work with your fitter before starting the project.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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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 — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and 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