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How to hire an oven cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An oven cleaning in Ireland costs €60–€150 per oven, typically around €75. 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 an oven cleaner in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers oven cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — deodorising — after the cleaning process, deodorising is often included to neutralize any lingering smells.
  2. How does size of the oven change the price?The area covered is what the day rate is set against. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does level of grime change the price?A plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does whether additional services are requested change the price?It affects how many people are needed on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Oven cleaning services typically do not cover repairs or maintenance of the oven itself, such as fixing broken parts or addressing electrical issues — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a oven 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 →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers oven cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — deodorising — after the cleaning process, deodorising is often included to neutralize any lingering smells.

“How does size of the oven change the price?”

A good answer: The area covered is what the day rate is set against. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does level of grime change the price?”

A good answer: A plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does whether additional services are requested change the price?”

A good answer: It affects how many people are needed on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Oven cleaning services typically do not cover repairs or maintenance of the oven itself, such as fixing broken parts or addressing electrical issues — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a oven cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — deep Cleaning — deep cleaning involves removing all removable parts, such as oven racks and trays, and cleaning them separately.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the oven cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — initial Inspection — the oven cleaning process typically begins with an initial inspection to assess the level of dirt and grease buildup.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the oven — the area covered is what the day rate is set against.
  • Level of grime — a plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart.
  • Whether additional services are requested — it affects how many people are needed on the day.
  • Its condition — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on.
  • 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 oven — the area covered is what the day rate is set against
  • They will not talk about it: level of grime — a plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart
  • They will not talk about it: whether additional services are requested — it affects how many people are needed on the day
  • A price for the oven 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 oven cleaner has begun
LOW
€60
TYPICAL
€75
HIGH
€150

What an oven cleaner costs: €60–€150 per oven

The figures are for the job, per oven, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard oven cleaning and Self-cleaning oven service each carry their own band. Oven 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

Oven 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.

  1. Look firstSize of the oven — the area covered is what the day rate is set against — that is what the oven cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneLevel of grime — a plain finish and a decorative one are hours apart — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfWhether additional services are requested — it affects how many people are needed on the day — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherIts condition — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the oven cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the cleaning required — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher.

Initial Inspection
The oven cleaning process typically begins with an initial inspection to assess the level of dirt and grease buildup.
Deep Cleaning
Deep cleaning involves removing all removable parts, such as oven racks and trays, and cleaning them separately.
Deodorising
After the cleaning process, deodorising is often included to neutralize any lingering smells.
Standard Oven Cleaning
A thorough cleaning of the oven's interior and exterior, focusing on removing grease and burnt-on food residues.
Hob and Extractor Cleaning
Comprehensive cleaning of the hob and extractor fan, removing grease and grime for a complete kitchen refresh.
Oven Rack and Tray Cleaning
Deep cleaning of oven racks and trays, restoring them to a clean state, free from baked-on stains.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — deodorising — after the cleaning process, deodorising is often included to neutralize any lingering smells, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the oven cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneDeep Cleaning — deep cleaning involves removing all removable parts, such as oven racks and trays, and cleaning them separately — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. initial Inspection — the oven cleaning process typically begins with an initial inspection to assess the level of dirt and grease buildup — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a oven cleaner's card means something — emergency Oven Cleaning — quick-response cleaning service for urgent situations, such as after a kitchen fire or serious spill.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring an oven cleaner: questions people ask

The cost of oven cleaning can vary based on factors such as the size of the oven, the level of grime, and whether additional services are requested. Larger ovens or those with significant buildup may require more time and specialised products, increasing the overall price.

An oven cleaning job usually takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the level of cleaning required. More extensive jobs, such as those involving multiple ovens or additional appliances, may take longer.

While general cleaning professionals can perform oven cleaning, it is beneficial to hire a specialist who understands the specific requirements of different oven types. This is especially important for ovens that require disassembly or have electrical and gas components.

Many cleaning services offer same-day or emergency oven cleaning, but availability may vary by provider. It's best to contact local cleaners directly to inquire about their scheduling options.

Oven cleaning services typically do not cover repairs or maintenance of the oven itself, such as fixing broken parts or addressing electrical issues. Additionally, cleaning services usually focus on the oven's interior and may not include other kitchen appliances unless specified.

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.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  2. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  3. Revenue — VAT rates
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — OVEN CLEANING SERVICE ( Certain repair and related services ) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only