HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a shed repairer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A shed repair in Ireland costs €100–€500 per job, typically around €250. 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 shed repairer 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 — door and Window Repair — repairing doors and windows is vital for security and accessibility.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — floor Replacement — over time, shed floors can suffer from wear and tear, leading to instability or rot.
- How does factors that change the price?It decides how much of the day the job takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does size of the shed change the price?A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does extent of the damage change the price?The job grows in hours faster than it grows in metres. — 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. 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 →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — door and Window Repair — repairing doors and windows is vital for security and accessibility.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — floor Replacement — over time, shed floors can suffer from wear and tear, leading to instability or rot.
A good answer: It decides how much of the day the job takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A wide job needs more equipment brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The job grows in hours faster than it grows in metres. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Wall Restoration — wall restoration involves repairing or replacing damaged panels and addressing issues like rot or pest infestations — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a shed repairer 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 — roof Repairs — roof repairs are essential for maintaining the integrity of your shed.
Getting the quote right
- Factors that — it decides how much of the day the job takes.
- Size of the shed — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site.
- Extent of the damage — the job grows in hours faster than it grows in metres.
- Materials required for repairs — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes.
- 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: factors that — it decides how much of the day the job takes
- They will not talk about it: size of the shed — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site
- They will not talk about it: extent of the damage — the job grows in hours faster than it grows in metres
- A price for the shed repairer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a shed repairer costs: €100–€500 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Roof repair and Floor replacement each carry their own band. Shed Repair 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
Shed repairers 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 firstFactors that — it decides how much of the day the job takes — that is what the shed repairer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSize of the shed — a wide job needs more equipment brought to site — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfExtent of the damage — the job grows in hours faster than it grows in metres — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherMaterials required for repairs — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the shed repairer is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check for appropriate insurance and qualifications to guarantee safety and quality.
- Roof Repairs
- Roof repairs are essential for maintaining the integrity of your shed.
- Wall Restoration
- Wall restoration involves repairing or replacing damaged panels and addressing issues like rot or pest infestations.
- Floor Replacement
- Over time, shed floors can suffer from wear and tear, leading to instability or rot.
- Door and Window Repair
- Repairing doors and windows is vital for security and accessibility.
- Roof Repair
- Involves fixing leaks or replacing damaged roofing materials to prevent water ingress.
- Wall Repair
- Focuses on patching up holes, treating rot, or replacing sections of damaged wall panels.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a shed repairer: questions people ask
The cost of shed repair can vary significantly based on the extent of the damage and the materials needed. Timing can vary based on the extent of repairs needed; plan accordingly.
Factors that influence the cost include the type of repairs needed, the size of the shed, and the materials used. Additional costs may arise if structural issues or specialised repairs are required.
The duration of a shed repair job can range from a few hours to a full day, depending on the complexity of the repairs. Simple fixes may take less time, while extensive damage could require more detailed work.
For most shed repairs, a general handyman or carpenter is sufficient. However, if the repairs involve structural changes or electrical work, it is advisable to hire a qualified specialist.
Many professionals offer emergency or same-day repair services, but availability can vary. It's best to check with local service providers for their specific offerings and response times.
Yes, booking multiple related jobs can often lead to cost savings and increased efficiency. Discussing your needs with your service provider can help you plan a comprehensive repair schedule.
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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 — LANDSCAPING (Private dwellings) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only