HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wallpaper hanger in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wallpaper hanging in Ireland costs €200–€600 per room, 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 wallpaper hanger in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wallpaper hanger work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — wallpaper Removal and Replacement — this service includes the careful removal of old wallpaper before installing new designs.
- How does size of the area to be covered change the price?The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does condition of the walls change the price?The state it is in decides how much has to come off first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of wallpaper chosen change the price?A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Feature Walls — creating a feature wall is a popular choice for adding character to a room — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wallpaper hanger job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. Anyone may trade as one, and the quality is almost entirely in the PREPARATION, which is also the part that is invisible once the job is finished and the part a cheap quote leaves out. Two real hazards sit behind it: paint in a home built before about 1980 may contain LEAD, which must not be dry-sanded, and work above a step-ladder is work at height under HSA rules.
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
What preparation is included, written room by room — filling, sanding, caulking, priming and how many coats; a quote that says only 'two coats' has not priced the preparation; The paint by NAME and finish, not 'trade emulsion' — coverage differs, and the published spreading rate is how you check the quantity is plausible; For a home built before about 1980, how they will test for and handle lead paint; dry sanding it is the thing not to do; How they protect floors, furniture and fittings, and who moves what; Public liability — the routine claim here is paint on a carpet; Whether the price includes making good small damage, or whether that is extra.
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; ask the limit, because a spoiled floor is the usual claim. 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: No register covers wallpaper hanger work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — wallpaper Removal and Replacement — this service includes the careful removal of old wallpaper before installing new designs.
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 state it is in decides how much has to come off first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A basic option and a premium one are different jobs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Feature Walls — creating a feature wall is a popular choice for adding character to a room — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wallpaper hanger job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask the limit, because a spoiled floor is the usual claim — commercial Wallpaper Installation — commercial spaces often require wallpapering for aesthetic and branding purposes.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wallpaper hanger starts, and an itemised invoice after — residential Wallpapering — this includes hanging wallpaper in private homes, such as living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the area to be covered — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits.
- Condition of the walls — the state it is in decides how much has to come off first.
- Type of wallpaper chosen — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs.
- Complexity of the design — it is worth being specific about when you ask for a price.
- 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: size of the area to be covered — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits
- They will not talk about it: condition of the walls — the state it is in decides how much has to come off first
- They will not talk about it: type of wallpaper chosen — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs
- A price for the wallpaper hanger 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 wallpaper hanger has begun
What a wallpaper hanger costs: €200–€600 per room
The figures are for the job, per room, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential wallpaper hanging and Commercial wallpaper installation each carry their own band. Wallpaper Hanging 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
Wallpaper hangers 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 area to be covered — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits — that is what the wallpaper hanger is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneCondition of the walls — the state it is in decides how much has to come off first — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfType of wallpaper chosen — a basic option and a premium one are different jobs — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherComplexity of the design — it is worth being specific about when you ask for a price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wallpaper hanger is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, accessibility of the installation site — upper floors need the work brought up piece by piece.
- Residential Wallpapering
- This includes hanging wallpaper in private homes, such as living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.
- Commercial Wallpaper Installation
- Commercial spaces often require wallpapering for aesthetic and branding purposes.
- Feature Walls
- Creating a feature wall is a popular choice for adding character to a room.
- Wallpaper Removal and Replacement
- This service includes the careful removal of old wallpaper before installing new designs.
- Residential Wallpaper Hanging
- Applying wallpaper in homes, focusing on living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Feature Wall Creation
- Specialising in creating accent walls with bold patterns or textures to enhance room focal points.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a wallpaper hanger: questions people ask
The cost of wallpaper hanging can vary widely based on factors such as the complexity of the job, the type of wallpaper, and the area to be covered. Professionals should have experience with different wallpaper types and installation techniques.
Several factors can influence the cost, including the size of the room, the type of wallpaper chosen, and any preparation work needed, such as removing old wallpaper or repairing walls. Additionally, the experience level of the professional can also affect pricing.
The time required to hang wallpaper depends on the size of the area and the complexity of the design. Generally, a professional can complete the job in a few hours to a full day for larger spaces, including preparation time.
Emergency or same-day wallpaper hanging services may be available, but they often come at a premium price. It's advisable to check with local professionals for their availability and any additional costs associated with urgent requests.
Yes, booking multiple related jobs, such as wallpaper hanging and painting, can often lead to discounts or reduced rates. Discussing your needs with the professional may help you find cost-effective solutions.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. Anyone may trade as one, and the quality is almost entirely in the PREPARATION, which is also the part that is invisible once the job is finished and the part a cheap quote leaves out. Two real hazards sit behind it: paint in a home built before about 1980 may contain LEAD, which must not be dry-sanded, and work above a step-ladder is work at height under HSA rules.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- HSA — work at height
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- 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