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How to hire a pressure washing contractor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A pressure washing in Ireland costs €120–€300 per job, typically around €180. 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 pressure washing contractor in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers pressure washing contractor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — preparation for Painting — before painting or staining surfaces, pressure washing can prepare the area by removing old paint, dirt, and mildew.
  2. How does type of surface change the price?An upgraded package costs more because it includes more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does level of dirt or staining change the price?The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does condition of the area being cleaned change the price?A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Building Exteriors — pressure washing is ideal for cleaning building facades, including brick, wood, and vinyl surfaces — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a pressure washing contractor 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 pressure washing contractor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — preparation for Painting — before painting or staining surfaces, pressure washing can prepare the area by removing old paint, dirt, and mildew.

“How does type of surface change the price?”

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

“How does level of dirt or staining change the price?”

A good answer: The grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does condition of the area being cleaned change the price?”

A good answer: A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Building Exteriors — pressure washing is ideal for cleaning building facades, including brick, wood, and vinyl surfaces — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a pressure washing contractor 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 — vehicle Washing — this service can also extend to cleaning vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and boats.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the pressure washing contractor starts, and an itemised invoice after — surface Cleaning — pressure washing effectively removes dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces.

Getting the quote right

  • Type of surface — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more.
  • Level of dirt or staining — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote.
  • Condition of the area being cleaned — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site.
  • Materials involved — matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh.
  • 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: type of surface — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more
  • They will not talk about it: level of dirt or staining — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote
  • They will not talk about it: condition of the area being cleaned — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site
  • A price for the pressure washing contractor 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 pressure washing contractor has begun
LOW
€120
TYPICAL
€180
HIGH
€300

What a pressure washing contractor costs: €120–€300 per job

The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential pressure washing and Commercial pressure washing each carry their own band. Pressure Washing 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

Pressure washing contractors 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 firstType of surface — an upgraded package costs more because it includes more — that is what the pressure washing contractor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneLevel of dirt or staining — the grade chosen is the single biggest decision in the quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfCondition of the area being cleaned — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherMaterials involved — matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the pressure washing contractor is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, any accessibility challenges — a long carry from the van is paid for in hours.

Surface Cleaning
Pressure washing effectively removes dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces.
Vehicle Washing
This service can also extend to cleaning vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and boats.
Building Exteriors
Pressure washing is ideal for cleaning building facades, including brick, wood, and vinyl surfaces.
Preparation for Painting
Before painting or staining surfaces, pressure washing can prepare the area by removing old paint, dirt, and mildew.
Residential Pressure Washing
Cleaning the exterior of homes, including walls, roofs, and patios, to enhance curb appeal and maintain property value.
Commercial Pressure Washing
Providing cleaning services for businesses, including storefronts and parking lots, to improve cleanliness and customer impressions.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — preparation for Painting — before painting or staining surfaces, pressure washing can prepare the area by removing old paint, dirt, and mildew, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the pressure washing contractor has gone.
Test what was doneBuilding Exteriors — pressure washing is ideal for cleaning building facades, including brick, wood, and vinyl surfaces — 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. vehicle Washing — this service can also extend to cleaning vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and boats — 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 pressure washing contractor's card means something — surface Cleaning — pressure washing effectively removes dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces.

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 a pressure washing contractor: questions people ask

The cost of pressure washing can be influenced by factors such as the size of the area to be cleaned, the type of surface, and the level of dirt or staining. Additional services, such as treating for mold or applying sealants, may also increase the overall price.

The duration of a pressure washing job can vary based on the size and complexity of the job. Generally, small residential jobs may take 1-2 hours, while larger commercial projects could take several hours or even a full day.

In most cases, a general pressure washing professional is sufficient for standard tasks. However, if electrical or gas components are involved, or if you require specialised treatments, hiring a qualified specialist may be necessary.

Many pressure washing companies offer same-day or emergency services, but availability can vary based on demand and scheduling. It's advisable to contact providers directly for immediate service options.

Yes, many service providers offer discounts for booking multiple jobs, such as driveway and patio cleaning together. This can be a cost-effective way to maintain your property.

Pressure washing generally does not include cleaning delicate surfaces such as painted wood or certain types of roofing materials. Additionally, any repairs or maintenance required after washing, like sealing or painting, would be considered separate services.

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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 — CLEANING - CONTRACT (Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only