HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a picture hanger in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A picture & mirror hanging in Ireland costs €40–€120 per hour, typically around €60. 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 picture hanger 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 — custom Frame Hanging — custom frames often require special attention to detail during installation.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — art Display and Rotation — for art enthusiasts, regular rotation of displayed pieces keeps the décor fresh.
- How does weight of the items change the price?More items means more handling and more checking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does condition of the walls change the price?What is already there often has to be removed first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the installation change the price?Detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
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. 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.
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 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
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: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — custom Frame Hanging — custom frames often require special attention to detail during installation.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — art Display and Rotation — for art enthusiasts, regular rotation of displayed pieces keeps the décor fresh.
A good answer: More items means more handling and more checking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: What is already there often has to be removed first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Gallery Wall Creation — this involves the careful arrangement of multiple frames to create an aesthetically pleasing gallery wall — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a picture hanger 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 — picture Rail Installation — installs picture rails for flexible hanging options, allowing for easy changes in artwork display.
Booking 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
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: weight of the items — more items means more handling and more checking
- They will not talk about it: condition of the walls — what is already there often has to be removed first
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the installation — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site
- A price for the picture hanger before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a picture hanger costs: €40–€120 per hour
Most picture hangers quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Artwork hanging and Mirror installation each carry their own band. Picture & Mirror Hanging 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
Picture hangers 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 firstWeight of the items — more items means more handling and more checking — that is what the picture hanger is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneCondition of the walls — what is already there often has to be removed first — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the installation — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAccessibility of the area — a bigger job is harder to fit into a gap in the diary — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the picture hanger is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, any special requirements for mounting — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site.
- Gallery Wall Creation
- This involves the careful arrangement of multiple frames to create an aesthetically pleasing gallery wall.
- Art Display and Rotation
- For art enthusiasts, regular rotation of displayed pieces keeps the décor fresh.
- Custom Frame Hanging
- Custom frames often require special attention to detail during installation.
- Mirror Installation
- Focuses on safely mounting mirrors, considering weight and wall type for secure attachment.
- Heavy Object Hanging
- Specialised in mounting heavier items like large frames or mirrors, requiring additional support.
- Wall Bracket Installation
- Involves installing brackets for shelves or other decorative items that require additional support.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a picture hanger: questions people ask
Factors such as wall type, height, and additional services can influence the final price. Select appropriate hanging hardware based on the weight and type of the item.
The time required for hanging pictures and mirrors generally varies from 30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the number of items and their arrangement. A professional can provide a more accurate estimate based on your specific needs.
For most picture and mirror hanging jobs, a general professional is sufficient. However, if you are hanging heavy mirrors or artworks that require special fixtures, consulting a specialist may be advisable.
Many professionals offer emergency or same-day services for picture and mirror hanging, but availability can vary. It's best to check with your chosen provider to see if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, many service providers offer discounts for booking multiple related jobs, such as hanging several pictures or mirrors at once. It's worth inquiring about package deals to save on overall costs.
Tasks such as electrical work, structural alterations, or installing wall fixtures that require extensive drilling might be out of scope for standard picture hanging services. In such cases, a qualified specialist should be consulted.
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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 — PICTURE FRAMING — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only