TradesHero — South Dublin
Painter & Decorator in Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin
The fine townhouses and seafront properties of Dún Laoghaire require decorators experienced with older substrates, plasterwork cornicing, and premium exterior coatings. TradesHero lists verified painters across Dún Laoghaire, Sandycove, and Dalkey — all insurance-confirmed with a genuine track record from local homeowners.
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- Compare multiple quotes
- CIRI-registered only
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What Dún Laoghaire homeowners hire painters & decorators for
- Full interior repaint
- Exterior house painting & masonry sealing
- Wallpaper hanging & removal
- Plastered surface preparation & priming
- Wood staining, varnishing & lacquering
- Feature walls & specialist finishes
What to check before hiring a painter & decorator in Dún Laoghaire
CIRI-registered registrationIn Ireland, every painter & decorator should be CIRI-registered and fully insured for domestic and commercial painting. Always ask for their registration number before work starts.
Public liability insuranceMinimum €2.6m PLI is standard. TradesHero verifies this before any trade can quote.
Written quoteAlways get a written, itemised quote — verbal estimates are not binding.
- Get at least 3 quotes before committing — prices vary significantly in Dún Laoghaire
- Check online reviews on TradesHero and Google before inviting anyone to quote
- Never pay more than a 20–30% deposit upfront for larger jobs
- Ask if they've done similar work locally in Glasthule or Sandycove
- Confirm scaffold and skip costs are included in your written quote
Painter & Decorator costs in Dún Laoghaire — 2026 price guide
South Dublin exterior quotes can be higher due to heritage prep requirements and premium finishes expected on period properties. Always confirm the scope in writing.
Day rate€280 – €360
Single room (paint & labour)€400 – €800
Full house interior (3-bed semi)€3,500 – €6,500
Exterior repaint (3-bed semi)€2,500 – €5,000
Wallpapering (per room)€400 – €700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter & decorator cost in Dún Laoghaire?+
In Dún Laoghaire and nearby areas like Glasthule and Sandycove, a painter & decorator typically charges €280 – €360 as a call-out and €400 – €800 per hour for labour. South Dublin exterior quotes can be higher due to heritage prep requirements and premium finishes expected on period properties. Always confirm the scope in writing. Posting a free job on TradesHero gives you multiple quotes to compare side-by-side with no obligation.
Are the painters & decorators on TradesHero in Dún Laoghaire verified and insured?+
Yes. Every painter & decorator listed on TradesHero in Dún Laoghaire is independently verified for public liability insurance and is fully insured for domestic and commercial painting before they can appear on the platform or receive any job leads. You can see their verification badge, customer reviews, and experience level on their profile before you invite them to quote — no blind trust required.
How quickly can I get a quote from a painter & decorator in Dún Laoghaire?+
Most jobs posted on TradesHero in Dún Laoghaire receive their first response within a few hours, with 2–3 quotes typically arriving within 24 hours. If your job is urgent — a no-power situation, a burst pipe, or storm damage — mark it as urgent and available painters & decorators covering Dún Laoghaire and Glasthule are notified immediately. Posting is free and takes under two minutes.