HOW TO HIRE · TRADES & CONSTRUCTION · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wet room installer in Ireland The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wet room installer in Ireland costs €6,000–€18,000 per room, typically around €10,000. This guide is how to check that in under a minute, what to ask before you book, what a fair quote looks like, and what you should be handed when the job is done — with every claim checked at its own source.
A wet room installer in Ireland costs €6,000–€18,000 per room, typically around €10,000. 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 wet room installer in five steps
1Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wet room installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — drainage Solutions — proper drainage is essential in wet room installations.
2How does size of the wet room change the price?The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
3How does quality of materials used change the price?The grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does. — ask before the quote rather than after.
4How does any additional plumbing or electrical work required change the price?It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
5What is not included?Waterproofing Installation — one of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wet room installer 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 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 →
ASK THESE
“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”
A good answer: No register covers wet room installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — drainage Solutions — proper drainage is essential in wet room installations.
“How does size of the wet room change the price?”
A good answer: The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“How does quality of materials used change the price?”
A good answer: The grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“How does any additional plumbing or electrical work required change the price?”
A good answer: It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“What is not included?”
A good answer: Waterproofing Installation — one of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wet room installer 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 — site Assessment — A wet room installer will begin with a thorough site assessment to evaluate the space and suitability for a wet room.
“What do I get in writing, and when?”
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wet room installer starts, and an itemised invoice after — accessibility Wet Room Installation — designing and installing wet rooms with accessibility features, such as grab bars and non-slip flooring.
Getting the quote right
Size of the wet room — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits.
Quality of materials used — the grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does.
Any additional plumbing or electrical work required — it changes the risk the provider is taking on.
Size of the space — the quote rises step by step with the floor area.
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 wet room — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits
They will not talk about it: quality of materials used — the grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does
They will not talk about it: any additional plumbing or electrical work required — it changes the risk the provider is taking on
A price for the wet room installer 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 wet room installer has begun
LOW
€6,000
TYPICAL
€10,000
HIGH
€18,000
What a wet room installer costs: €6,000–€18,000 per room
The figures are for the job, per room, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Complete wet room installation and Wet room renovation each carry their own band. Wet Room Installer 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
Wet room installers 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.
1Look firstSize of the wet room — the extra square metres are where most of the cost sits — that is what the wet room installer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
2Agree what is being doneQuality of materials used — the grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
3The work itselfAny additional plumbing or electrical work required — it changes the risk the provider is taking on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
4Check it togetherSize of the space — the quote rises step by step with the floor area — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wet room installer is still there.
5What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, custom designs or accessibility features — it is part of every quote for this kind of work.
Site Assessment
A wet room installer will begin with a thorough site assessment to evaluate the space and suitability for a wet room.
Waterproofing Installation
One of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing.
Drainage Solutions
Proper drainage is essential in wet room installations.
Complete Wet Room Installation
This involves the full design and construction of a wet room, including plumbing, waterproofing, and fixture installation.
Wet Room Renovation
Updating an existing bathroom into a wet room, often requiring structural changes and modern materials.
Accessibility Wet Room Installation
Designing and installing wet rooms with accessibility features, such as grab bars and non-slip flooring.
AFTER
When the job is done
Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — drainage Solutions — proper drainage is essential in wet room installations, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the wet room installer has gone.
Test what was doneWaterproofing Installation — one of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing — 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. site Assessment — A wet room installer will begin with a thorough site assessment to evaluate the space and suitability for a wet room — 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 wet room installer's card means something — accessibility Wet Room Installation — designing and installing wet rooms with accessibility features, such as grab bars and non-slip flooring.
MONEY BACK
Grants that may apply
GOV.IE · ADMINISTERED BY YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY · GRANTVerified 18 August 2026
Housing Adaptation Grant for Disabled People
Up to €40,000, covering up to 100% of the approved cost of works. Means-tested — the full amount is available for gross household income up to €37,500 a year, tapering to 30% between €62,501 and €75,000.
Who: A disabled person (or a homeowner acting on their behalf) needing adaptations such as an accessible/level-access shower, downstairs toilet, ramp, stairlift, hoist or extension.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
IF IT GOES WRONG
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 wet room installer: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on several factors, including the size of the wet room, the quality of materials used, and any additional plumbing or electrical work required. Custom features or high-end finishes will also increase the overall price.
The duration of a wet room installation can range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and any unforeseen issues. Factors like drying time for waterproofing materials can also affect the timeline.
While some general contractors may have the skills to install a wet room, it is advisable to hire a qualified specialist. This is especially important if the project involves regulated electrical or structural work, as they will have the necessary expertise and certifications.
Emergency or same-day installation services may be available, but they are typically limited and may incur higher costs. It is best to contact local installers directly to inquire about their availability for urgent requests.
Yes, many wet room installers offer the option to book multiple related jobs, such as plumbing or tiling services. This can often lead to cost savings and a more streamlined process.
Wet room installers generally do not cover extensive structural alterations, such as moving walls or creating new plumbing routes outside the existing framework. It's important to clarify the scope of work with the installer before beginning the project.
Checked October 2026 · https://locufy.com/ie/how-to-hire/wet-room-installer
The five steps
Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?. No register covers wet room installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — drainage Solutions — proper drainage is essential in wet room installations.
How does size of the wet room change the price?. The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
How does quality of materials used change the price?. The grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does. — ask before the quote rather than after.
How does any additional plumbing or electrical work required change the price?. It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
What is not included?. Waterproofing Installation — one of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wet room installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
Check before you book
No register applies: 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: Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance: Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller: Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT: 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.
Questions to ask
“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?” No register covers wet room installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — drainage Solutions — proper drainage is essential in wet room installations.
“How does size of the wet room change the price?” The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“How does quality of materials used change the price?” The grade you choose changes the bill more than the labour does. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“How does any additional plumbing or electrical work required change the price?” It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
“What is not included?” Waterproofing Installation — one of the key aspects of a wet room is effective waterproofing — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wet room installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?” Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover — site Assessment — A wet room installer will begin with a thorough site assessment to evaluate the space and suitability for a wet room.
“What do I get in writing, and when?” A written scope and a price before the wet room installer starts, and an itemised invoice after — accessibility Wet Room Installation — designing and installing wet rooms with accessibility features, such as grab bars and non-slip flooring.
