Early access in Ireland. We are still building our directory for Ireland. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Builders in Ireland

252 builders across Ireland, each compared on their portfolio, credential evidence, past work and reviews: the evidence that matters before a project you'll live with. Add your area below to compare their work near you.

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What to check when hiring builders in Ireland

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
  • Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
  • Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
  • In Ireland, gas work must by law be done by a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) and electrical work by a contractor registered with Safe Electric. Verify the registration on the public register before any gas or electrical job, as using an unregistered installer is illegal and dangerous.
  • Agree an itemised written quote with staged payments tied to completed work rather than a large cash deposit up front, and confirm the tradesperson's public-liability insurance before they start.

How to judge a builder

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each tradesperson’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Look for builders on the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI, ciri.ie), placed on a statutory footing under the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Act 2022, and confirm the business is registered on the CRO with tax clearance.
  • Most building work needs planning permission and falls under the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR): for relevant works you should get a Certificate of Compliance and, where required, an Assigned Certifier signs off the build.
  • For a new home or major build, ask about a structural warranty (HomeBond or Premier Guarantee) and confirm public liability and employer's liability insurance.
  • Insist on a written contract with a clear scope, staged payments tied to milestones, and a retention amount held until completion.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Not on CIRI or the CRO, or won't show tax clearance and insurance.
  • Suggests skipping planning permission or BCAR certification to save time.
  • Demands large cash payments up front or has no written contract.
  • A quote far below every other bid, or no structural warranty on a new build.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you on CIRI, and can I see your CRO registration, tax clearance and insurance?
  • Will this work need planning permission and BCAR certification, and who is the Assigned Certifier?
  • Is there a structural warranty (HomeBond or Premier Guarantee)?
  • Can we agree a written contract with staged payments and a retention?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy builder?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A builder backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend builders for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Builders are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a builder?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the builder, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

More ways to check who to trust

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  • Cowboy Checker

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  • Company Health Check

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  • Licence Check

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