HOW TO HIRE · CLEANING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a spring cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A spring cleaning in Ireland costs €150–€500 per visit, 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.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a spring cleaner in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers spring cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — decluttering and Organising — spring cleaning often includes decluttering and organising spaces, such as closets and storage areas.
- How does size of the home change the price?The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific services requested change the price?The specification is agreed before any work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the tasks involved change the price?It changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Bathroom Sanitisation — bathrooms receive focused attention during spring cleaning, with services including scrubbing tiles, disinfecting toilets, and polishing mirrors — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spring cleaner 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. 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 13.5%, the reduced 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: No register covers spring cleaner work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — decluttering and Organising — spring cleaning often includes decluttering and organising spaces, such as closets and storage areas.
A good answer: The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The specification is agreed before any work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Bathroom Sanitisation — bathrooms receive focused attention during spring cleaning, with services including scrubbing tiles, disinfecting toilets, and polishing mirrors — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a spring cleaner job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; an agency also carries employer's liability and covers sickness — deep Kitchen Cleans — A key aspect of spring cleaning is giving the kitchen a deep clean, which includes scrubbing countertops, cleaning appliances, and sanitising sinks.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the spring cleaner starts, and an itemised invoice after — dusting and Surface Cleaning — spring cleaning typically involves thorough dusting of all surfaces, including shelves, baseboards, and light fixtures.
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 will not talk about it: size of the home — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits
- They will not talk about it: specific services requested — the specification is agreed before any work begins
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the tasks involved — it changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price
- A price for the spring cleaner 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 spring cleaner has begun
What a spring cleaner costs: €150–€500 per visit
The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Deep cleaning and Window cleaning each carry their own band. Spring Cleaning 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
Spring cleaners 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 firstSize of the home — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits — that is what the spring cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneSpecific services requested — the specification is agreed before any work begins — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the tasks involved — it changes the hours on site, and the hours are most of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAccess to certain areas — more rooms means more setting up and more packing away — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the spring cleaner is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for professionals who have experience and positive reviews in deep cleaning.
- Dusting and Surface Cleaning
- Spring cleaning typically involves thorough dusting of all surfaces, including shelves, baseboards, and light fixtures.
- Deep Kitchen Cleans
- A key aspect of spring cleaning is giving the kitchen a deep clean, which includes scrubbing countertops, cleaning appliances, and sanitising sinks.
- Bathroom Sanitisation
- Bathrooms receive focused attention during spring cleaning, with services including scrubbing tiles, disinfecting toilets, and polishing mirrors.
- Decluttering and Organising
- Spring cleaning often includes decluttering and organising spaces, such as closets and storage areas.
- Deep Cleaning
- Involves a thorough clean of all surfaces, including floors, walls, and furniture.
- Window Cleaning
- Cleans both the interior and exterior of windows for a streak-free shine.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a spring cleaner: questions people ask
The cost of spring cleaning can vary based on the size of the home, the level of cleaning required, and the specific services requested. Additional factors include the condition of the property and whether specialised products or equipment are needed.
The duration of a spring cleaning job typically ranges from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the size of the property and the extent of the cleaning required. Larger homes or those needing more intensive cleaning may take longer.
Many cleaning services offer emergency or same-day spring cleaning, but availability can be limited. It's advisable to contact local providers directly to check for urgent booking options.
Yes, many cleaning companies allow you to book multiple related services, such as carpet cleaning or window washing, alongside spring cleaning. This can often lead to discounts or package deals.
Out of scope tasks for spring cleaning usually include deep structural repairs, major renovations, or specialised services like pest control. Always clarify with your cleaning provider to understand what is included in your service.
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.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in cleaning
Spring cleaners near you
Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — CLEANING - CONTRACT (Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only