What builders do
General builders manage and carry out larger construction projects — extensions, full renovations, attic and garage conversions, and structural alterations. A good main contractor coordinates all the other trades (groundwork, blockwork, roofing, electrics, plumbing, plastering) and keeps the job on programme and on budget. For anything structural, you'll also need engineer and, often, planning input.
Hire bathroom renovations without the cowboys
One job, every trade
Plumbing, tiling, electrics and plastering coordinated — post once and get matched with trades who handle the full refit.
Vetted & insured
Every tradesperson is checked for public liability insurance and tax clearance, so your home is protected.
Real quotes to compare
See ratings and past work before you choose. No obligation, no pushy sales.
How the job gets done
Design & strip-out
Agree the layout, then the old suite, tiles and fittings are removed and the room is prepped.
First & second fix
New plumbing and wiring run in, walls and floor tanked and tiled, then the suite, shower and lighting fitted.
Finishing
Sealing, painting and snagging so the room is ready to use.
Credentials & what to check
Qualifications to look for
- CIRI (Construction Industry Register Ireland)The statutory register of competent builders — a strong signal of a professional contractor.
- Safe Pass & site managementStandard Irish site-safety and management training.
- Public liability insuranceLarger projects carry more risk — every Hero Verified builder holds min. €2.6m cover.
Before you hire
- ✓Use a written contract with a staged payment schedule tied to milestones — never pay large sums upfront.
- ✓Check CIRI registration and ask for references and addresses of recent jobs you can see.
- ✓For extensions, confirm who's handling planning, engineer's certs and building regs compliance.
What does it cost?
Indicative ranges. Final price depends on size, tile choice, and whether walls or plumbing are moved.
Vetted trades ready to quote
Dortlands Construction Limited
Meath
The Maintenance Man
Dublin
Kitchen Splashbacks
Dublin
William Wright
Tipperary
Lennon carpentry and construction
Mayo
Lazarehome
Dublin