HOW TO HIRE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a podiatrist / chiropodist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A podiatrist / chiropodist in Ireland costs €45–€90 per session, 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 podiatrist / chiropodist in five steps
- Are you on the CORU register for that profession, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — diabetic Foot Care — specialised care for diabetic patients is crucial to prevent complications.
- How does complexity of the issue change the price?It decides how much of the job can be done at once. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does whether specialised treatments are required change the price?It is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Podiatrists generally do not perform surgeries unrelated to foot health, such as orthopedic surgeries — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a podiatrist / chiropodist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
- Who insures you, and what is the policy number?Expect professional indemnity insurance — ask for the insurer and the limit, because for a hands-on treatment it is the only real recourse — orthotic Fitting — podiatrists often prescribe and fit custom orthotics to improve foot function and alleviate pain.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
the CORU register
CORU REGULATES BY PROTECTED TITLE, NOT BY WHAT SOMEBODY DOES. Where a title is protected, only a registrant may use it — the physiotherapists' register opened in 2016 and the title became protected once the grandparenting period closed. CORU's registers are open for dietitians, medical scientists, occupational therapists, optometrists and dispensing opticians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, radiographers and radiation therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists and social care workers. Search the name on Check the Register at coru.ie before you book, and if the registration number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there. Not restricted: the treatment itself, where the title is the thing protected — so ask what qualification, from whom, and check the register that does exist.
Search the CORU register for that profession for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. coru.ie →
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity insurance — ask for the insurer and the limit, because for a hands-on treatment it is the only real recourse. 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.
Identity
Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a podiatrist / chiropodist coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.
Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. 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: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — diabetic Foot Care — specialised care for diabetic patients is crucial to prevent complications.
A good answer: It decides how much of the job can be done at once. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Podiatrists generally do not perform surgeries unrelated to foot health, such as orthopedic surgeries — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a podiatrist / chiropodist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance — ask for the insurer and the limit, because for a hands-on treatment it is the only real recourse — orthotic Fitting — podiatrists often prescribe and fit custom orthotics to improve foot function and alleviate pain.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the podiatrist / chiropodist starts, and an itemised invoice after — nail Treatments — chiropodists provide treatments for ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and nail trimming.
A good answer: No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately — nail Treatments — chiropodists provide treatments for ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and nail trimming.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the issue — it decides how much of the job can be done at once.
- Whether specialised treatments are required — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong.
- Complexity of the condition — a job left too long costs more than one done on time.
- Duration of the appointment — work that spans two visits costs more than one long one.
- 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 CORU register for that profession, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the issue — it decides how much of the job can be done at once
- They will not talk about it: whether specialised treatments are required — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the condition — a job left too long costs more than one done on time
- A price for the podiatrist / chiropodist 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
What a podiatrist / chiropodist costs: €45–€90 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Foot assessment and Nail care each carry their own band. Podiatrist / Chiropodist 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
Podiatrist / chiropodists 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.
- Look firstComplexity of the issue — it decides how much of the job can be done at once — that is what the podiatrist / chiropodist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneWhether specialised treatments are required — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the condition — a job left too long costs more than one done on time — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherDuration of the appointment — work that spans two visits costs more than one long one — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the podiatrist / chiropodist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, access to facilities — access is checked on the visit because it changes the hours.
- Foot Assessments
- Podiatrists conduct comprehensive foot assessments to identify issues such as plantar fasciitis or bunions.
- Nail Treatments
- Chiropodists provide treatments for ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and nail trimming.
- Orthotic Fitting
- Podiatrists often prescribe and fit custom orthotics to improve foot function and alleviate pain.
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Specialised care for diabetic patients is crucial to prevent complications.
- Foot Assessment
- A comprehensive evaluation of foot health to identify any issues or areas of concern.
- Nail Care
- Treatment for ingrown toenails, nail infections, and routine nail trimming for better hygiene.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a podiatrist / chiropodist: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the complexity of the issue, location, and whether specialised treatments are required. Initial assessments may be priced higher due to the comprehensive nature of the service.
Most podiatrist appointments last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment required. Initial assessments may take longer due to detailed evaluations.
A general podiatrist can address most common foot issues. However, for complex conditions or surgeries, it might be necessary to consult a specialist with advanced training.
Many podiatrists offer same-day appointments for urgent cases, but availability can vary. It's advisable to call ahead to check for immediate openings.
Yes, many podiatrists can accommodate multiple treatments during a single visit, especially if they are related. Discussing your needs during the appointment booking can help.
Podiatrists generally do not perform surgeries unrelated to foot health, such as orthopedic surgeries. Additionally, cosmetic treatments like foot spa services may fall outside their scope.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- CORU — public protection FAQs: which registers are open
- CORU — the registration boards
- CORU — Physiotherapists Registration Board
- Citizens Information — registration of health and social care professionals
- Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 1 — exempt activities
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — PODIATRY - CHIROPODY (Medical and related services) — Exempt
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only