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How to hire a patio cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A patio cleaning in Ireland costs €100–€300 per job, typically around €160. 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 patio cleaner in five steps

  1. 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 — sealing and Protection — some services offer sealing after cleaning to protect the patio from future stains and weather damage.
  2. Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stain Removal — professional cleaners often address specific stains, such as oil or rust, using specialised cleaning solutions.
  3. How does size of the patio change the price?More rooms means more setting up and more packing away. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does level of dirt change the price?An upgraded package costs more because it includes more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Patio cleaning typically excludes repairs to damaged surfaces, landscaping adjustments, or deep-rooted issues like drainage problems — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a patio cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

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.

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.

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 on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — sealing and Protection — some services offer sealing after cleaning to protect the patio from future stains and weather damage.

“Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?”

A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stain Removal — professional cleaners often address specific stains, such as oil or rust, using specialised cleaning solutions.

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

A good answer: More rooms means more setting up and more packing away. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does level of dirt change the price?”

A good answer: An upgraded package costs more because it includes more. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Patio cleaning typically excludes repairs to damaged surfaces, landscaping adjustments, or deep-rooted issues like drainage problems — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a patio 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 and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — pressure Washing — most patio cleaning services include pressure washing to remove dirt, grime, and moss from the surface.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the patio cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — surface Preparation — patio cleaning typically begins with surface preparation, which may involve removing furniture and debris.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the patio — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away.
  • Level of dirt — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more.
  • Size of the area — the larger the job, the more hours it takes to finish.
  • Complexity of the cleaning methods required — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected.
  • 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: size of the patio — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away
  • They will not talk about it: level of dirt — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more
  • They will not talk about it: size of the area — the larger the job, the more hours it takes to finish
  • A price for the patio cleaner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€100
TYPICAL
€160
HIGH
€300

What a patio cleaner costs: €100–€300 per job

The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Pressure washing and Weed removal each carry their own band. Patio 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

Patio 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 patio — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away — that is what the patio cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneLevel of dirt — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfSize of the area — the larger the job, the more hours it takes to finish — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherComplexity of the cleaning methods required — complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the patio cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, ask about the safety measures in place, especially when using chemicals or high-pressure equipment.

Surface Preparation
Patio cleaning typically begins with surface preparation, which may involve removing furniture and debris.
Pressure Washing
Most patio cleaning services include pressure washing to remove dirt, grime, and moss from the surface.
Stain Removal
Professional cleaners often address specific stains, such as oil or rust, using specialised cleaning solutions.
Sealing and Protection
Some services offer sealing after cleaning to protect the patio from future stains and weather damage.
Weed Removal
Involves the extraction of weeds that may grow between patio slabs or tiles.
Moss and Algae Treatment
Applies specialised treatments to eliminate moss and algae growth effectively.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep a Certificate of Compliance on CompletionA Certificate of Compliance on Completion is issued by the trader, not asked for later — sealing and Protection — some services offer sealing after cleaning to protect the patio from future stains and weather damage, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the patio cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneStain Removal — professional cleaners often address specific stains, such as oil or rust, using specialised cleaning solutions — 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. pressure Washing — most patio cleaning services include pressure washing to remove dirt, grime, and moss from the surface — 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 patio cleaner's card means something — surface Preparation — patio cleaning typically begins with surface preparation, which may involve removing furniture and debris.

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 itReport it to Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI).
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a patio cleaner: questions people ask

The cost of patio cleaning can vary based on the size of the patio, the level of dirt and grime, and any specific stain removal needs. Additional services such as sealing may also increase the overall price.

The duration of a patio cleaning job typically ranges from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size and condition of the patio. Larger or heavily soiled patios may require more time to achieve the desired results.

While general cleaning professionals can handle patio cleaning, specialists may be beneficial for complex jobs involving specific materials or severe staining. However, for standard cleaning, a qualified cleaner is usually sufficient.

Many cleaning services offer same-day or emergency bookings, but availability may vary. It's advisable to check with local providers in advance, especially during peak seasons.

Yes, many cleaning companies offer package deals for multiple services, such as driveway cleaning or garden maintenance. Combining services can often lead to cost savings.

Patio cleaning typically excludes repairs to damaged surfaces, landscaping adjustments, or deep-rooted issues like drainage problems. It's best to clarify with the service provider what is specifically covered.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
  2. S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
  3. Construction Industry Register Ireland
  4. Department of Housing — Building Control
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  6. Revenue — CLEANING - CONTRACT (Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only