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 kitchen renovations without the cowboys
Full-kitchen coordination
Units, worktops, electrics, plumbing and tiling handled by trades who manage the whole fit.
Vetted & insured
Checked for public liability insurance and tax clearance before they quote.
Real quotes to compare
See past kitchens and ratings, then choose with confidence.
How the job gets done
Plan & rip-out
Agree the layout, then remove the old kitchen and prep services.
First fix & units
Move plumbing and electrics as needed, then install units and worktops.
Finish
Tiling, splashbacks, appliances, lighting and snagging.
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 fitting costs. Units, appliances and worktops are usually separate — your fitter can quote supply-and-fit.
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