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 new build snagging repairss without the cowboys
Every trade, one list
From sticking doors to paint touch-ups and leaking seals — match with trades who clear the whole snag list.
Insured & accountable
Vetted tradespeople with public liability insurance, so repairs are done right.
Quotes you can compare
Share your snag list and photos, then compare quotes without obligation.
How the job gets done
Review the snag list
Walk the trade through your list — or your independent snagging report — room by room.
Prioritise & quote
Agree what's cosmetic and what's urgent, and get a clear price.
Fix & check
Repairs completed and re-checked so the finish matches a new home.
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 prices. Many snags should be covered by your builder — TradesHero helps with anything outside that, or where you'd rather sort it yourself.
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