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How to hire a radiator fitter in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A radiator installation in Ireland costs €150–€450 per radiator, typically around €280. 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 radiator fitter in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers radiator fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — radiator Selection — choosing the right radiator involves considering factors such as heat output, style, and efficiency.
  2. How does number of radiators change the price?A larger group needs more hands on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. 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.
  4. How does any necessary modifications to existing plumbing change the price?A poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Site Assessment — A professional will assess your space to determine the best radiator placement and size — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a radiator fitter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.

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

Whether any part of the job touches gas — if it does, the gas register applies and a plumbing qualification is not a substitute; A trade qualification or apprenticeship, which is voluntary but checkable; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Whether they carry the parts or price them separately; A written scope naming what is isolated, drained and reinstated; How a leak discovered mid-job changes the price, agreed in advance.

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, and ask specifically about water-damage cover. 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 radiator fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — radiator Selection — choosing the right radiator involves considering factors such as heat output, style, and efficiency.

“How does number of radiators change the price?”

A good answer: A larger group needs more hands on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the installation change the price?”

A good answer: Detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does any necessary modifications to existing plumbing change the price?”

A good answer: A poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Site Assessment — A professional will assess your space to determine the best radiator placement and size — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a radiator fitter 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 ask specifically about water-damage cover — radiator Relocation — moving radiators to different locations within a room to optimise space and heating efficiency.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the radiator fitter starts, and an itemised invoice after — underfloor Heating Radiator Connection — connecting radiators to underfloor heating systems for improved heat distribution.

Getting the quote right

  • Number of radiators — a larger group needs more hands on the day.
  • Complexity of the installation — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site.
  • Any necessary modifications to existing plumbing — a poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath.
  • Site Assessment — a mobile service brings everything with it, and that costs.
  • 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: number of radiators — a larger group needs more hands on the day
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the installation — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site
  • They will not talk about it: any necessary modifications to existing plumbing — a poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath
  • A price for the radiator fitter 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 radiator fitter has begun
LOW
€150
TYPICAL
€280
HIGH
€450

What a radiator fitter costs: €150–€450 per radiator

The figures are for the job, per radiator, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard radiator installation and Thermostatic radiator valve installation each carry their own band. Radiator Installation 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

Radiator fitters 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 firstNumber of radiators — a larger group needs more hands on the day — that is what the radiator fitter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the installation — detail work cannot be rushed, so it costs more per hour on site — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfAny necessary modifications to existing plumbing — a poor surface will not hold the finish without work underneath — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherSite Assessment — a mobile service brings everything with it, and that costs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the radiator fitter is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider the materials and design of the radiator, as these can affect performance and aesthetics.

Site Assessment
A professional will assess your space to determine the best radiator placement and size.
Radiator Selection
Choosing the right radiator involves considering factors such as heat output, style, and efficiency.
Thermostatic Radiator Valve Installation
Installing thermostatic valves to allow for individual temperature control in various rooms.
Replacement of Existing Radiators
Removing old radiators and replacing them with new units, including any necessary plumbing adjustments.
Designer Radiator Installation
Fitting stylish designer radiators that enhance aesthetics while providing effective heating.
Underfloor Heating Radiator Connection
Connecting radiators to underfloor heating systems for improved heat distribution.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — radiator Selection — choosing the right radiator involves considering factors such as heat output, style, and efficiency, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the radiator fitter has gone.
Test what was doneSite Assessment — A professional will assess your space to determine the best radiator placement and size — 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. radiator Relocation — moving radiators to different locations within a room to optimise space and heating efficiency — 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 radiator fitter's card means something — underfloor Heating Radiator Connection — connecting radiators to underfloor heating systems for improved heat distribution.

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 radiator fitter: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the type and number of radiators, the complexity of the installation, and any necessary modifications to existing plumbing. Additional features like thermostatic valves can also impact the overall price.

Installation usually takes between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the number of radiators and the complexity of the job. More extensive work, such as relocating radiators or upgrading systems, may take longer.

While general plumbers can install radiators, hiring a qualified heating engineer is advisable for optimal results. This is especially crucial if your installation involves gas or electrical components.

Same-day installation may be possible, but it largely depends on the availability of technicians and the specific requirements of your job. It's best to contact local professionals for urgent requests.

Yes, booking multiple installations can often lead to cost savings due to reduced travel time and the potential for bulk discounts. It's worth discussing this with your installer.

Out of scope work may include extensive plumbing alterations, electrical upgrades, or structural modifications. Be sure to clarify with your installer what is included in your specific service package.

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Radiator fitters near you

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CRU — RGI and Safe Electric schemes
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — PLUMBING SERVICES (Private dwellings/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