HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A ventilation installation in Ireland costs €300–€1,500 per job, typically around €700. 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.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. 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.
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 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 — maintenance Services — regular maintenance services can be offered to keep your ventilation system running optimally.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — installation Process — the installation typically includes fitting ductwork, vents, and the ventilation unit itself.
A good answer: The specification is agreed before any work begins. — 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: It is the first thing a provider looks at on arrival. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: System Assessment — A thorough evaluation of your space is conducted to determine the best ventilation system for your needs — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a ventilation installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) Installation — involves installing HRVs that exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering heat.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Exhaust fan installation and Ductwork installation each carry their own band. Ventilation 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
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.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the type of system being installed, the size of the space, and any additional modifications needed. Custom installations or complex systems may lead to higher costs.
The duration of the installation depends on the complexity of the system and the size of the property. Generally, installations can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day.
Many professionals offer emergency services, but availability can vary. It's best to contact local providers directly to inquire about same-day installation options.
Out of scope work may include extensive structural modifications or repairs, which are not part of a standard installation. Always discuss your specific needs with the contractor beforehand.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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