HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an office cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An office cleaning in Ireland costs €14–€28 per hour, typically around €20. 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.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an office cleaner in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers office cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — window and Glass Cleaning — many office cleaning services offer window and glass cleaning as part of their package.
- How does size of the office change the price?Scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does frequency of cleaning change the price?It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services required change the price?A higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Kitchen and Break Room Maintenance — cleaning the kitchen and break room includes wiping down appliances, cleaning countertops, and taking out the rubbish — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a office cleaner 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 office cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — window and Glass Cleaning — many office cleaning services offer window and glass cleaning as part of their package.
A good answer: Scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Kitchen and Break Room Maintenance — cleaning the kitchen and break room includes wiping down appliances, cleaning countertops, and taking out the rubbish — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a office cleaner 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 — restroom Sanitation — A crucial part of office cleaning involves sanitising restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the office cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — general Cleaning Tasks — office cleaning typically includes dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the office — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting.
- Frequency of cleaning — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph.
- Specific services required — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower.
- Condition of the space — a poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath.
- 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: size of the office — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting
- They will not talk about it: frequency of cleaning — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph
- They will not talk about it: specific services required — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower
- A price for the office cleaner 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 office cleaner has begun
What an office cleaner costs: €14–€28 per hour
Most office cleaners quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Daily office cleaning and Deep cleaning each carry their own band. Office 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
Office cleaners 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 firstSize of the office — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting — that is what the office cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneFrequency of cleaning — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific services required — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of the space — a poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the office cleaner is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, specific tasks required — a higher specification costs more to buy and more to fit.
- General Cleaning Tasks
- Office cleaning typically includes dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
- Restroom Sanitation
- A crucial part of office cleaning involves sanitising restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
- Kitchen and Break Room Maintenance
- Cleaning the kitchen and break room includes wiping down appliances, cleaning countertops, and taking out the rubbish.
- Window and Glass Cleaning
- Many office cleaning services offer window and glass cleaning as part of their package.
- Daily Office Cleaning
- Regular cleaning tasks performed on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Deep Cleaning
- A thorough cleaning service that covers areas often overlooked in regular cleaning.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an office cleaner: questions people ask
The cost of office cleaning can vary based on factors such as the size of the office, the frequency of cleaning, and the specific services required. Additional tasks like deep cleaning or specialised services can also affect the overall price.
The duration of an office cleaning job depends on the size and condition of the space. Generally, a standard cleaning for a medium-sized office may take between 1 to 3 hours.
For general office cleaning, a trained professional is usually sufficient. However, if your office requires specialised services like carpet cleaning or hazardous waste disposal, it is advisable to hire a qualified specialist.
Many cleaning services offer same-day or emergency cleaning options, but availability may depend on the service provider and their current schedule. It's best to inquire directly with the cleaning company.
Yes, many cleaning companies allow you to book multiple related services, such as office cleaning combined with carpet or window cleaning. This can often lead to discounts and a more streamlined process.
Common exclusions from office cleaning services include heavy lifting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical or structural elements. It's important to clarify with your cleaning provider what is included in their service agreement.
MORE GUIDES
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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 — 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