HOW TO HIRE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a window repairer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A window repair in Ireland costs €100–€350 per window, typically around €180. 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 repairer in five steps
- 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 — sash Repairs — sash repairs focus on the moving parts of traditional sash windows, which may become stuck or misaligned over time.
- Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — weatherproofing — weatherproofing includes sealing gaps and applying weatherstripping to prevent drafts and water ingress.
- How does size of the window change the price?A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does extent of the damage change the price?Scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does materials required for the repair change the price?Heavy build-up has to be dealt with before anything else. — 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 →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — sash Repairs — sash repairs focus on the moving parts of traditional sash windows, which may become stuck or misaligned over time.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — weatherproofing — weatherproofing includes sealing gaps and applying weatherstripping to prevent drafts and water ingress.
A good answer: A large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Heavy build-up has to be dealt with before anything else. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Frame Repairs — frame repairs involve fixing or reinforcing the window frame itself, which may be damaged due to weather, rot, or insect infestation — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a window repairer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — glass Replacement — this category includes the replacement of broken or cracked glass panes in windows.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the window — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one.
- Extent of the damage — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting.
- Materials required for the repair — heavy build-up has to be dealt with before anything else.
- Glass Replacement — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one.
- 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: size of the window — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one
- They will not talk about it: extent of the damage — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting
- They will not talk about it: materials required for the repair — heavy build-up has to be dealt with before anything else
- A price for the window repairer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
What a window repairer costs: €100–€350 per window
The figures are for the job, per window, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Glass replacement and Seal replacement each carry their own band. Window 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
Window 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.
- Look firstSize of the window — a large job ties up a whole day rather than part of one — that is what the window repairer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneExtent of the damage — scale is the first thing a provider measures before quoting — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfMaterials required for the repair — heavy build-up has to be dealt with before anything else — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherGlass Replacement — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the window repairer is still there.
- What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, safety is paramount; the technician should follow proper protocols, especially when dealing with glass.
- Glass Replacement
- This category includes the replacement of broken or cracked glass panes in windows.
- Frame Repairs
- Frame repairs involve fixing or reinforcing the window frame itself, which may be damaged due to weather, rot, or insect infestation.
- Weatherproofing
- Weatherproofing includes sealing gaps and applying weatherstripping to prevent drafts and water ingress.
- Sash Repairs
- Sash repairs focus on the moving parts of traditional sash windows, which may become stuck or misaligned over time.
- Seal Replacement
- Includes replacing worn-out seals to prevent drafts and moisture infiltration.
- Sash Repair
- Involves fixing or replacing the moving parts of a window sash for smooth operation.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a window repairer: questions people ask
Several factors can affect the price, including the type of repair required, whether replacement parts are needed, and the complexity of the job. Additionally, if the window is part of a larger structure or requires special handling, costs may increase.
Most window repairs can be completed within a few hours, but more extensive repairs may take longer. Factors such as the type of repair and the technician's availability can influence the total time required.
Many window repair services offer emergency or same-day repairs, especially for urgent situations like broken glass or security issues. However, availability may vary by provider, so it's best to inquire directly.
Many repair services offer discounts for booking multiple jobs together. If you have several windows that need attention, it's worth asking about package deals or discounts when you contact a professional.
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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Sources — checked October 2026
- Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
- S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
- Construction Industry Register Ireland
- Department of Housing — Building Control
- 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