HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an odd-job person in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An odd jobs in Ireland costs €40–€75 per hour, typically around €50. 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 an odd-job person 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 — cleaning Services — occasionally, odd jobs encompass cleaning tasks, particularly in areas that may have been neglected.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — garden Maintenance — odd jobs can extend to outdoor tasks, such as general garden maintenance.
- How does condition of the tasks change the price?An older job often hides work that only shows once started. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials required change the price?The best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the work involved change the price?Harder work needs better tools and more setting up. — ask before the quote rather than after.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
By the hour
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.
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 and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it. 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
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.
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 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.
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — cleaning Services — occasionally, odd jobs encompass cleaning tasks, particularly in areas that may have been neglected.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — garden Maintenance — odd jobs can extend to outdoor tasks, such as general garden maintenance.
A good answer: An older job often hides work that only shows once started. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Harder work needs better tools and more setting up. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Furniture Assembly — many people require assistance with assembling flat-pack furniture purchased from stores — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a odd-job person 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 — home Repairs — odd jobs often include various home repair tasks that need immediate attention.
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
- Condition of the tasks — an older job often hides work that only shows once started.
- Materials required — the best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally.
- Complexity of the work involved — harder work needs better tools and more setting up.
- Home Repairs — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
A company
- Condition of the tasks — an older job often hides work that only shows once started.
- Materials required — the best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally.
- Complexity of the work involved — harder work needs better tools and more setting up.
- Home Repairs — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes.
- 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 tasks — an older job often hides work that only shows once started
- They will not talk about it: materials required — the best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the work involved — harder work needs better tools and more setting up
- A price for the odd-job person before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What an odd-job person costs: €40–€75 per hour
Most odd-job persons quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Furniture assembly and Minor plumbing repairs each carry their own band. Odd Jobs 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
Odd-job helpers 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, or book by the hour.
- Look firstCondition of the tasks — an older job often hides work that only shows once started — that is what the odd-job person is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMaterials required — the best materials are rarely the ones in stock locally — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the work involved — harder work needs better tools and more setting up — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherHome Repairs — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the odd-job person is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, always check that the professional has relevant qualifications or experience for the tasks at hand.
- Home Repairs
- Odd jobs often include various home repair tasks that need immediate attention.
- Furniture Assembly
- Many people require assistance with assembling flat-pack furniture purchased from stores.
- Garden Maintenance
- Odd jobs can extend to outdoor tasks, such as general garden maintenance.
- Cleaning Services
- Occasionally, odd jobs encompass cleaning tasks, particularly in areas that may have been neglected.
- Minor Plumbing Repairs
- This includes tasks like fixing leaks, replacing washers, or unclogging drains, aimed at resolving small plumbing issues before they escalate.
- 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.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an odd-job person: questions people ask
Factors such as the complexity of the tasks, location, and the professional's experience can influence the final price. Homeowners typically book odd job services for various reasons, such as lack of time, the need for a quick fix, or uncertainty about how to tackle a particular task.
The duration of odd jobs can vary widely depending on the specific tasks involved. Simple tasks may take an hour or two, while more complex jobs might require several hours or even a full day.
Many service providers offer emergency or same-day service for odd jobs, but this can depend on their availability and the nature of the task. Be prepared for potentially higher rates for urgent requests.
Yes, booking multiple related odd jobs together is often possible and can sometimes result in a discounted rate. It's best to discuss your needs with the service provider beforehand.
Tasks that require specialised skills, such as major plumbing, electrical installations, or extensive renovations, are usually out of scope for general odd job services. For these, hiring a licensed professional is advisable.
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