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How to hire a double glazing repairer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An upvc repair in Ireland costs €80–€300 per job, typically around €150. 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 double glazing repairer in five steps

  1. 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 — colour Restoration — over time, uPVC surfaces can become discoloured or faded due to exposure to the elements.
  2. Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — misting Double Glazing — misting in double-glazed uPVC windows occurs when the seal fails, leading to condensation between the panes.
  3. How does extent of the damage change the price?A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does materials required for the job change the price?The finish you pick decides which materials the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. How does complexity of the repair change the price?Wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include. — 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 →

“Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — colour Restoration — over time, uPVC surfaces can become discoloured or faded due to exposure to the elements.

“Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?”

A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — misting Double Glazing — misting in double-glazed uPVC windows occurs when the seal fails, leading to condensation between the panes.

“How does extent of the damage change the price?”

A good answer: A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does materials required for the job change the price?”

A good answer: The finish you pick decides which materials the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: Wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Door Repairs — uPVC door repairs typically focus on fixing misalignment, broken locks, or damaged handles — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a double glazing repairer 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, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — window Frame Repairs — uPVC window frame repairs often involve addressing issues such as cracks, warping, or damaged seals.

Getting the quote right

  • Extent of the damage — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one.
  • Materials required for the job — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs.
  • Complexity of the repair — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include.
  • Accessibility of the fixtures being worked on — stairs, narrow doors and distant parking all add to the hours.
  • 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: extent of the damage — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one
  • They will not talk about it: materials required for the job — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the repair — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include
  • A price for the double glazing repairer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€80
TYPICAL
€150
HIGH
€300

What a double glazing repairer costs: €80–€300 per job

The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Upvc window repair and Upvc door repair each carry their own band. uPVC 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

Double glazing 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.

  1. Look firstExtent of the damage — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one — that is what the double glazing repairer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneMaterials required for the job — the finish you pick decides which materials the job needs — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfComplexity of the repair — wear and tear adds repairs the job did not originally include — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherAccessibility of the fixtures being worked on — stairs, narrow doors and distant parking all add to the hours — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the double glazing repairer is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for professionals who follow safety standards during repairs.

Window Frame Repairs
UPVC window frame repairs often involve addressing issues such as cracks, warping, or damaged seals.
Door Repairs
UPVC door repairs typically focus on fixing misalignment, broken locks, or damaged handles.
Misting Double Glazing
Misting in double-glazed uPVC windows occurs when the seal fails, leading to condensation between the panes.
Colour Restoration
Over time, uPVC surfaces can become discoloured or faded due to exposure to the elements.
uPVC Window Repair
This involves fixing issues such as broken locks, cracked frames, or damaged seals to restore functionality and security.
uPVC Door Repair
Repairing uPVC doors can include realigning misaligned panels, replacing handles, or addressing weather stripping issues.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep a Certificate of Compliance on CompletionA Certificate of Compliance on Completion is issued by the trader, not asked for later — colour Restoration — over time, uPVC surfaces can become discoloured or faded due to exposure to the elements, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the double glazing repairer has gone.
Test what was doneMisting Double Glazing — misting in double-glazed uPVC windows occurs when the seal fails, leading to condensation between the panes — 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. door Repairs — uPVC door repairs typically focus on fixing misalignment, broken locks, or damaged handles — 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 double glazing repairer's card means something — window Frame Repairs — uPVC window frame repairs often involve addressing issues such as cracks, warping, or damaged seals.

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 itReport it to Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI).
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a double glazing repairer: questions people ask

Generally, more extensive damage or specialised repairs will increase the overall cost. Look for professionals who follow safety standards during repairs.

Most uPVC repairs can be completed within 1 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of the damage. Simple fixes like replacing a handle may take less time, while more complex issues could require additional hours.

Many service providers offer emergency or same-day uPVC repair services, especially for urgent issues like broken doors or windows. However, availability may vary, so it's best to check with your chosen provider.

Yes, booking multiple related jobs together can often lead to cost savings and more efficient service. Many professionals offer package deals for combined repairs, so inquire about this option when you contact them.

While many uPVC issues can be repaired, extensive damage or structural problems may require a specialised contractor. If the frame is warped or there is significant damage to the surrounding structure, a professional assessment may be needed.

Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
  2. S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
  3. Construction Industry Register Ireland
  4. Department of Housing — Building Control
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  6. Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only