Home and garden in Ireland: repairs and jobs done properly
A dripping tap, a garden that needs redoing or a wasps' nest by the front door: there are plenty of jobs around the house that need a professional. Here is the overview for Ireland.
Jobs that legally or practically need a professional
Tree work near power lines or roads, anything at height and anything involving asbestos belong in the same category.
Our guides explain what these professionals do and what their paperwork should look like. They deliberately do not tell you how to do this work yourself.
Rules that catch people out in the garden
Each of these is explained on the matching trade page.
Topics this section covers
- Electricians: rewiring, fuse boards, EICRs and smart home
- Plumbing, leaks, drains and water heaters
- Burglar alarms, CCTV and physical security
- Pest control: rats, mice, wasps, bed bugs and pigeons
- Landscaping, garden design and garden maintenance
- Tree surgery, felling and stump grinding
- Driveways, patios and paths
- Patio roofs, conservatories, carports and pools
- Painting and decorating, joinery and interior work
Asking for a quote through Offrano
Each trade page has a request form. It goes to exactly one business in your area that buys it; you pay nothing, and we email you who it is before it sees your contact details. Urgent emergencies such as a gas smell or a flood need the emergency services or your supplier first, not a request form.
Worth knowing in Ireland
Use Registered Electrical Contractors for electrical work and Registered Gas Installers for gas appliances. For adaptations for a disabled or older person, local authorities offer the Housing Adaptation Grant and the Mobility Aids Grant; the details are on the relevant pages.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 straight away, and follow their instructions. Do not use a request form for an emergency.
Who is responsible for a blocked drain?
It depends where the blockage is. Pipes serving only your property are usually your responsibility; shared sewers are usually the water company's. Your water company can confirm before you pay anyone.
Is there a grant for a stairlift or grab rails?
Local authorities offer the Housing Adaptation Grant and the Mobility Aids Grant, depending on household income.
Source: assets.gov.ie
What does the request cost me?
Nothing. The business that takes on your request pays Offrano for it. Whether you accept its quote is entirely up to you.
Why does only one business get my request?
So that you are not called by several firms at once. The business that takes it on has the request to itself.