HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a mould removal specialist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A mould cleaning in Ireland costs €300–€2,500 per job, typically around €800. 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 mould removal specialist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers mould removal specialist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — initial inspection to — initial inspection to assess mould extent.
- How does severity of the infestation change the price?The answer to this shapes the rest of the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does size of the affected area change the price?A compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does what does this service include? change the price?Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?What does this service include? — this service typically includes a thorough inspection, mould removal treatment, and recommendations for preventing future growth — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a mould removal specialist 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 mould removal specialist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — initial inspection to — initial inspection to assess mould extent.
A good answer: The answer to this shapes the rest of the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: What does this service include? — this service typically includes a thorough inspection, mould removal treatment, and recommendations for preventing future growth — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a mould removal specialist 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 — preventative Mould Treatment — this job involves applying treatments to prevent mould growth in susceptible areas.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the mould removal specialist starts, and an itemised invoice after — mould Inspection and Assessment — professionals evaluate the property to determine the extent of mould and recommend necessary actions.
Getting the quote right
- Severity of the infestation — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote.
- Size of the affected area — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can.
- What does this service include? — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours.
- Residential Mould Removal — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known.
- 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: severity of the infestation — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote
- They will not talk about it: size of the affected area — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can
- They will not talk about it: what does this service include? — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours
- A price for the mould removal specialist 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 mould removal specialist has begun
What a mould removal specialist costs: €300–€2,500 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential mould removal and Commercial mould remediation each carry their own band. Mould 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
Mould removal specialists 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 firstSeverity of the infestation — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote — that is what the mould removal specialist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSize of the affected area — a compact job can be done in one visit; a large one rarely can — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfWhat does this service include? — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherResidential Mould Removal — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the mould removal specialist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, post-Remediation Verification — it is agreed before the work starts, not after.
- What does this service include?
- This service typically includes a thorough inspection, mould removal treatment, and recommendations for preventing future growth.
- Initial inspection to
- Initial inspection to assess mould extent.
- Check if the
- Check if the professional is qualified and experienced in mould removal.
- Residential Mould Removal
- Targeting mould in homes, this service focuses on affected areas like walls, ceilings, and basements.
- Mould Inspection and Assessment
- Professionals evaluate the property to determine the extent of mould and recommend necessary actions.
- Preventative Mould Treatment
- This job involves applying treatments to prevent mould growth in susceptible areas.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a mould removal specialist: questions people ask
The duration varies based on the extent of the mould problem, but most jobs can be completed within a day. Check if the professional is qualified and experienced in mould removal.
Absolutely, addressing mould not only improves air quality but also prevents structural damage and health issues. Mould removal is a specialised service that eliminates mould growth from various surfaces within a property.
Signs include visible mould growth, a musty odour, and water stains on walls or ceilings. Factors such as the extent of mould infestation, the materials involved, and the underlying moisture issues can significantly influence the scope of work required.
While minor mould issues can be tackled with DIY methods, extensive infestations are best handled by professionals. Consider the need for additional repairs if materials are damaged.
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.
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.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in cleaning
Mould removal specialists 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