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How to hire a window cleaner in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A window cleaning in Ireland costs €35–€120 per visit, typically around €60. 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 window cleaner 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 — post-Construction Window Cleaning — after construction or renovation, windows often require special cleaning to remove dust and debris.
  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 — screen and Frame Cleaning — cleaning window screens and frames is often included in a comprehensive window cleaning service.
  3. How does number of windows change the price?A large number needs planning that a small one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does level of dirtiness change the price?Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. How does type of service required (interior change the price?The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — 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 — post-Construction Window Cleaning — after construction or renovation, windows often require special cleaning to remove dust and debris.

“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 — screen and Frame Cleaning — cleaning window screens and frames is often included in a comprehensive window cleaning service.

“How does number of windows change the price?”

A good answer: A large number needs planning that a small one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does level of dirtiness change the price?”

A good answer: Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does type of service required (interior change the price?”

A good answer: The level of service you pick is the price you pay. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Exterior Window Cleaning — exterior window cleaning involves removing dirt, grime, and other contaminants from the outside of windows — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a window cleaner 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 — screen Cleaning — cleaning window screens to remove dust and debris, enhancing visibility and airflow.

Getting the quote right

  • Number of windows — a large number needs planning that a small one does not.
  • Level of dirtiness — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy.
  • Type of service required (interior — the level of service you pick is the price you pay.
  • Or specialty) — it changes the risk the provider is taking on.
  • 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: number of windows — a large number needs planning that a small one does not
  • They will not talk about it: level of dirtiness — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy
  • They will not talk about it: type of service required (interior — the level of service you pick is the price you pay
  • A price for the window cleaner before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€35
TYPICAL
€60
HIGH
€120

What a window cleaner costs: €35–€120 per visit

The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential window cleaning and Commercial window cleaning each carry their own band. Window Cleaning 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

Window cleaners 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 firstNumber of windows — a large number needs planning that a small one does not — that is what the window cleaner is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneLevel of dirtiness — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfType of service required (interior — the level of service you pick is the price you pay — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherOr specialty) — it changes the risk the provider is taking on — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the window cleaner is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, their condition — the longer it has been left, the more there is to undo.

Exterior Window Cleaning
Exterior window cleaning involves removing dirt, grime, and other contaminants from the outside of windows.
Screen and Frame Cleaning
Cleaning window screens and frames is often included in a comprehensive window cleaning service.
Post-Construction Window Cleaning
After construction or renovation, windows often require special cleaning to remove dust and debris.
Residential Window Cleaning
This involves cleaning the exterior and interior windows of homes, focusing on achieving a streak-free shine.
Commercial Window Cleaning
Designed for businesses, this service often includes larger glass surfaces and may require specialised equipment for height.
High-Rise Window Cleaning
This specialised service involves cleaning windows on tall buildings, requiring safety harnesses and advanced access equipment.

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 — post-Construction Window Cleaning — after construction or renovation, windows often require special cleaning to remove dust and debris, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the window cleaner has gone.
Test what was doneScreen and Frame Cleaning — cleaning window screens and frames is often included in a comprehensive window cleaning service — 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. exterior Window Cleaning — exterior window cleaning involves removing dirt, grime, and other contaminants from the outside of windows — 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 window cleaner's card means something — screen Cleaning — cleaning window screens to remove dust and debris, enhancing visibility and airflow.

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 window cleaner: questions people ask

The cost of window cleaning can vary based on the size and number of windows, the level of dirtiness, and the type of service required (interior, exterior, or specialty). Additional factors include accessibility and whether ladders or lifts are needed.

The duration of a window cleaning service typically ranges from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the number of windows and the complexity of the job. Larger properties or those needing extensive cleaning may take longer.

For standard residential window cleaning, a general professional is usually sufficient. However, if your windows are hard to reach or require special techniques (like high-rise cleaning), a qualified specialist may be necessary.

Same-day window cleaning availability depends on the service provider's schedule. Many companies offer emergency services, but it's advisable to book in advance for the best chance of immediate service.

Yes, many window cleaning companies offer package deals if you book multiple services, such as gutter cleaning or pressure washing. This can often result in cost savings and a more convenient service experience.

Services generally excluded from window cleaning include repairs to windows, removal of paint or stickers, and cleaning of window treatments like curtains or blinds. Always check with your provider for specific exclusions.

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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 — WINDOW CLEANING (Private dwellings/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