HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a laundry provider in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A laundry service in Ireland costs €15–€60 per load, 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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TWO WAYS TO BUY THIS
Which do you need?
An individual, by the hour
You book a person for a set number of hours and they do what you ask. There is no scope and no quote: you are buying time. Best where the work is routine, you can say what you want done, and you would rather pay for two hours than for a job.
A company, for the job
You describe the job and they price it. There is a scope, a written quote, a team and somebody supervising it. Best where the work is one big push, where it needs equipment, or where you want one party answerable for the result.
What changes between them
The rate per hour against a price for the job; one person against a team; your own instructions against a written scope; and VAT, which an individual under the registration threshold does not charge at all.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a laundry provider in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers laundry provider work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — pick-up and Delivery — convenience is key, and many laundry services provide pick-up and delivery options.
- How does volume of laundry change the price?The headcount decides how many people have to be there. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does types of items being laundered change the price?A small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional services requested change the price?Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Stain Removal — specialised stain removal treatments are often included in laundry services, targeting tough stains like wine or ink — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a laundry provider job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
By the hour
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.
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 →
Insurance
Expect public liability; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
A company
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.
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 →
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.
By the hour
A good answer: No register covers laundry provider work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — pick-up and Delivery — convenience is key, and many laundry services provide pick-up and delivery options.
A good answer: Expect public liability; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — folding and Ironing — many laundry services offer folding and ironing as part of their package.
A company
A good answer: The headcount decides how many people have to be there. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Stain Removal — specialised stain removal treatments are often included in laundry services, targeting tough stains like wine or ink — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a laundry provider 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 — folding and Ironing — many laundry services offer folding and ironing as part of their package.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the laundry provider starts, and an itemised invoice after — washing and Drying — laundry services typically include washing and drying clothes using commercial machines.
Getting the quote right, or booking by the hour
By the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
- Volume of laundry — the headcount decides how many people have to be there.
- Types of items being laundered — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work.
- Stain removal or ironing — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
A company
- Volume of laundry — the headcount decides how many people have to be there.
- Types of items being laundered — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work.
- Any additional services requested — providers quote this separately because it varies so much.
- Stain removal or ironing — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total.
- 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: volume of laundry — the headcount decides how many people have to be there
- They will not talk about it: types of items being laundered — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work
- They will not talk about it: any additional services requested — providers quote this separately because it varies so much
- A price for the laundry provider 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 laundry provider has begun
What a laundry provider costs: €15–€60 per load
The figures are for the job, per load, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wash and fold and Dry cleaning each carry their own band. Laundry Service 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
Laundry providers 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 firstVolume of laundry — the headcount decides how many people have to be there — that is what the laundry provider is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneTypes of items being laundered — a small number is quick; a large one becomes a day's work — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional services requested — providers quote this separately because it varies so much — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherStain removal or ironing — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the laundry provider is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check that they use safe and appropriate materials for washing and drying your garments.
- Washing and Drying
- Laundry services typically include washing and drying clothes using commercial machines.
- Folding and Ironing
- Many laundry services offer folding and ironing as part of their package.
- Stain Removal
- Specialised stain removal treatments are often included in laundry services, targeting tough stains like wine or ink.
- Pick-up and Delivery
- Convenience is key, and many laundry services provide pick-up and delivery options.
- Wash and Fold
- This service involves washing, drying, and folding clothes, perfect for those short on time.
- Dry Cleaning
- Specialised cleaning for delicate fabrics that cannot withstand traditional washing methods.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a laundry provider: questions people ask
The cost of laundry services can vary based on factors such as the volume of laundry, the types of items being laundered, and any additional services requested, like stain removal or ironing. Higher volumes or specialised treatments typically increase the overall price.
A standard laundry service can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day, depending on the volume of laundry and the specific services requested. If urgent, many providers offer same-day services for an additional fee.
Generally, you do not need a qualified specialist for standard laundry services, as these tasks do not involve regulated work. However, for specialised fabrics or items requiring unique care, experienced professionals may be preferred.
Many laundry services offer emergency or same-day options for an additional charge. Availability may vary by provider, so it's advisable to check in advance if you need quick turnaround.
Yes, most laundry services allow you to book multiple jobs simultaneously, such as washing clothes and bedding. This can often lead to discounts or bundled pricing, making it more economical.
Laundry services typically do not cover items that require dry cleaning, repairs, or alterations. Additionally, large items like comforters or rugs may not be included unless specified by the service provider.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — LAUNDRY SERVICES (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only