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

A tap & mixer installation in Ireland costs €90–€220 per tap, typically around €140. 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 tap fitter in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers tap fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — installation of New Taps/Mixers — the plumber will install the new taps or mixers according to manufacturer specifications.
  2. How does complexity of the installation change the price?It changes what has to be brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does any additional plumbing work required change the price?The work cannot be scheduled until this is known. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. What is not included?Initial Consultation — A qualified plumber will assess your current tap and mixer setup to determine the best installation approach — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a tap fitter job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
  5. Who insures you, and what is the policy number?Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover — water-Saving Tap Installation — installing modern, water-efficient taps designed to reduce water usage while maintaining performance.

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 tap fitter work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — installation of New Taps/Mixers — the plumber will install the new taps or mixers according to manufacturer specifications.

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

A good answer: It changes what has to be brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does any additional plumbing work required change the price?”

A good answer: The work cannot be scheduled until this is known. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Initial Consultation — A qualified plumber will assess your current tap and mixer setup to determine the best installation approach — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a tap 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 — water-Saving Tap Installation — installing modern, water-efficient taps designed to reduce water usage while maintaining performance.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the tap fitter starts, and an itemised invoice after — mixer Repair — diagnosing and repairing issues with existing mixers, including replacing seals or cartridges to restore function.

“Is VAT included in that figure?”

A good answer: 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 — mixer Repair — diagnosing and repairing issues with existing mixers, including replacing seals or cartridges to restore function.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the installation — it changes what has to be brought to site.
  • Any additional plumbing work required — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known.
  • Complexity of the job — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote.
  • 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: complexity of the installation — it changes what has to be brought to site
  • They will not talk about it: any additional plumbing work required — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the job — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote
  • A price for the tap 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 tap fitter has begun
LOW
€90
TYPICAL
€140
HIGH
€220

What a tap fitter costs: €90–€220 per tap

The figures are for the job, per tap, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Kitchen tap installation and Bathroom mixer installation each carry their own band. Tap & Mixer 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

Tap 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 firstComplexity of the installation — it changes what has to be brought to site — that is what the tap fitter is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneAny additional plumbing work required — the work cannot be scheduled until this is known — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfComplexity of the job — the answer to this shapes the rest of the quote — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherCheck that safety measures are in place, especially regarding water supply management — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the tap fitter is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, be aware of the materials used; high-quality taps and mixers can affect longevity.

Initial Consultation
A qualified plumber will assess your current tap and mixer setup to determine the best installation approach.
Installation of New Taps/Mixers
The plumber will install the new taps or mixers according to manufacturer specifications.
Outdoor Tap Installation
Installing a new outdoor tap for garden use, including proper drainage and weatherproofing.
Mixer Repair
Diagnosing and repairing issues with existing mixers, including replacing seals or cartridges to restore function.
Water-Saving Tap Installation
Installing modern, water-efficient taps designed to reduce water usage while maintaining performance.
Call-out
A fixed charge for turning up, separate from the work itself. On a short tap fitter job it is often most of the bill, so ask whether the first hour is inside it.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — installation of New Taps/Mixers — the plumber will install the new taps or mixers according to manufacturer specifications, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the tap fitter has gone.
Test what was doneInitial Consultation — A qualified plumber will assess your current tap and mixer setup to determine the best installation approach — 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. water-Saving Tap Installation — installing modern, water-efficient taps designed to reduce water usage while maintaining performance — 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 tap fitter's card means something — mixer Repair — diagnosing and repairing issues with existing mixers, including replacing seals or cartridges to restore function.

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 tap fitter: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the complexity of the installation, type of taps or mixers chosen, and any additional plumbing work required. Premium fixtures or extensive plumbing modifications will increase the overall price.

Most tap and mixer installations can be completed within 1 to 2 hours, depending on the existing plumbing setup and the specific requirements of the new fixtures. More complex installations may take longer.

While general plumbers can handle most tap and mixer installations, a qualified specialist may be required if the job involves regulated work, such as gas or electrical elements. Always check local regulations.

Many plumbers offer same-day or emergency services, but availability can vary. It's advisable to contact local professionals directly to confirm if they can accommodate urgent requests.

Yes, many plumbers allow you to book multiple related jobs, such as installing a tap and fixing a leak. This can often save you time and may reduce overall costs due to combined service fees.

Out of scope work may include extensive plumbing repairs, structural modifications, or electrical work that may be needed for specific fixtures. Always discuss any potential additional work with your plumber beforehand.

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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