HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a stonemason in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A stonemason in Ireland costs €250–€500 per day, typically around €350. 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 stonemason 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 — monuments and Memorials — stonemasons create headstones and memorials, often incorporating personalized engravings.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stone Wall Construction — building dry stone walls or mortared stone walls is a common task for stonemasons.
- How does complexity of the project change the price?Providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of stone used change the price?The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does mason's level of expertise change the price?Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — 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 — monuments and Memorials — stonemasons create headstones and memorials, often incorporating personalized engravings.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — stone Wall Construction — building dry stone walls or mortared stone walls is a common task for stonemasons.
A good answer: Providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Custom Stonework — creating bespoke stone features like countertops, fireplaces, or garden paths is a key service — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a stonemason 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 — stone Restoration — stonemasons often handle the restoration of old stone structures, such as churches or historic buildings.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the project — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day.
- Type of stone used — the level of service you pick is the price you pay.
- Mason's level of expertise — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see.
- Condition of the site — 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: complexity of the project — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day
- They will not talk about it: type of stone used — the level of service you pick is the price you pay
- They will not talk about it: mason's level of expertise — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see
- A price for the stonemason before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a stonemason costs: €250–€500 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Stone wall construction and Patio installation each carry their own band. Stonemason 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
Stonemasons 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 project — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day — that is what the stonemason is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of stone used — the level of service you pick is the price you pay — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfMason's level of expertise — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of the site — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the stonemason is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the work — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong.
- Stone Restoration
- Stonemasons often handle the restoration of old stone structures, such as churches or historic buildings.
- Custom Stonework
- Creating bespoke stone features like countertops, fireplaces, or garden paths is a key service.
- Stone Wall Construction
- Building dry stone walls or mortared stone walls is a common task for stonemasons.
- Monuments and Memorials
- Stonemasons create headstones and memorials, often incorporating personalized engravings.
- Patio Installation
- Creating outdoor living spaces by laying stone slabs or pavers, resulting in durable and attractive patio areas.
- Stone Repair and Restoration
- Fixing and restoring damaged stonework, including repointing and replacing broken stones to maintain structural integrity and appearance.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a stonemason: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the complexity of the project, the type of stone used, and the mason's level of expertise. Additional factors like location and project duration also play a role in determining the final price.
Project duration can vary widely depending on the scope of work. Simple jobs like repairing a wall might take a few hours, while larger projects like building a stone structure can take several days or even weeks.
While many stonemasons are skilled generalists, certain projects, especially those involving structural integrity, may require a qualified specialist. Always check for relevant certifications or experience in specific types of stonework.
Same-day availability depends on the stonemason's schedule and the nature of the project. For urgent repairs, it's advisable to contact local masons directly to inquire about their availability.
Yes, many stonemasons offer package deals for multiple jobs, which can often lead to cost savings. Discussing your needs upfront can help in arranging a suitable plan for your project.
Stonemasons generally do not handle electrical, plumbing, or gas-related work. Their focus is primarily on stone-related tasks, so for integrated projects, you may need to hire additional specialists.
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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 — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and 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