Cleaner pricing in Kilkenny
What cleaners charge in Kilkenny (typically €20-€45/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Kilkenny cleaner pricing
What cleaners should charge in Kilkenny
Kilkenny cleaners serve Medieval Mile heritage premium residential, Castlecomer Road and Newpark suburban premium, Mount Juliet estate Thomastown country house, festival/Airbnb short-stay turnover (Kilkenny Arts Festival, Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics), and commercial CBD + Smithwick's Brewery historic site redevelopment + Nowlan Park hurling stadium hospitality. HSA applies to commercial cleaning. CRO registration and Revenue tax clearance are mandatory. VAT 23% (standard rate on cleaning services) applies above EUR42,500 turnover.
Hourly rate
€20-€45
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
€14-€30
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common cleaner jobs in Kilkenny
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in EUR.
Standard clean (3-bed home)
What's included
Includes mop, vacuum, dust, bathroom and kitchen wipe-down. 2-3 hour job for 1-2 cleaners.
Standard clean (per hour)
What's included
Hourly rate when scope is unclear. Most cleaners prefer fixed-price by home size.
Deep clean (3-bed home)
What's included
Includes inside oven, inside fridge, all glass, skirtings, light fittings. 5-7 hour job. Once-off or quarterly.
End-of-tenancy clean (3-bed)
What's included
Bond-back compliant. Includes all deep-clean items plus inside cupboards, behind appliances, blinds. Photo report optional.
Post-construction clean (3-bed)
What's included
Removes plaster dust, paint splatter, debris from every surface. 2-3 cleaner team for a full day. Specialist equipment needed.
Once-off Airbnb turnover (2-bed)
What's included
Standard turnover: linen change, bathroom, kitchen, common areas. Within 4 hours of check-out window.
Office clean (per square metre/month)
What's included
Standard 3x weekly, 4 hours per visit for 200sqm office. Floors, kitchens, bathrooms, desks. Window cleaning extra.
Carpet steam clean (per room)
What's included
Includes pre-treat, hot water extraction, deodorise. Stain treatment extra. Allow 4-6 hour dry time.
Window cleaning (per window, exterior)
What's included
Standard ground-floor; double-storey or high-access with pole or ladder runs higher. Frame wash extra.
Kilkenny quote factors
What to factor into your Kilkenny cleaner quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a cleaner in Kilkenny. Mild oceanic Atlantic (slightly drier than west coast). Mild winters (Dec-Feb, 3-8°C, occasional frost, rare snow), cool summers (June-Aug, 15-20°C, occasional 25°C+ heatwaves), moderate rainfall (~900mm/year), strong wind. No coastal exposure.
CRO + Revenue + HSA compliance
Companies Registration Office (CRO) registration and Revenue tax clearance are mandatory. VAT 23% (standard rate on cleaning services, not the 13.5% reduced rate on construction) applies once turnover exceeds EUR42,500. HSA applies to commercial cleaning and PSCS workers' compensation. Print CRO number and tax clearance reference on every quote and invoice. Garda vetting differentiates at premium tier.
Heritage Medieval Mile premium tier
Medieval Mile (R95), Castlecomer Road (R95), Bennettsbridge (R95), Thomastown (R95), and Newpark (R95) clients command EUR35-EUR75/hr, 30-50% above standard Kilkenny (EUR22-EUR42/hr). Medieval and Georgian heritage properties need eco-friendly product spec (no harsh chemicals on lath and plaster, lime mortar, original timber). Premium clients expect dedicated team and discretion.
Festival and Airbnb short-stay turnover
Kilkenny Arts Festival (August), Cat Laughs Comedy Festival (June), and Kilkenomics (November) drive short-let saturation around Medieval Mile, John Street, and Patrick Street. Quote per-turnover (EUR95-EUR250 for studio/1-bed, EUR180-EUR450 for 2-3 bed) with same-day turnaround. Build relationships with 5-10 short-stay managers; bedding refresh and bond-clean spec on every quote.
Mount Juliet estate Thomastown commercial
Mount Juliet estate and surrounding country house commercial (Thomastown R95) drive premium hospitality cleaning. Quote per-sqm per visit: estate house and golf clubhouse EUR0.80-EUR2.20/sqm; spa and treatment rooms EUR1.50-EUR3.80/sqm. Annual contracts with quarterly invoicing.
Commercial CBD + hurling stadium + brewery
Kilkenny CBD offices, Medieval Mile boutique retail, Nowlan Park (Kilkenny GAA hurling stadium) event hospitality, and the Smithwick's Brewery historic site redevelopment drive commercial cleaning volume. Quote per-sqm per visit: standard office EUR0.40-EUR1.10/sqm; hospitality kitchens EUR1.50-EUR3.80/sqm; event venue post-match clean (EUR1,800-EUR4,500 per match day) on contract.
VAT 23% on cleaning services
Cleaning services attract the 23% standard VAT rate in Ireland, not the 13.5% reduced rate on construction. VAT registration mandatory above EUR42,500 turnover. State the rate clearly on every quote and invoice. Kilkenny rates run 25-30% below Dublin metro.
Sample quote
A real Kilkenny cleaner quote you can copy
End-of-tenancy clean, 3-bed 2-bath house, 145sqm, standard condition. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Bond-back full deep clean (2-cleaner team, 6 hours)
Inside oven (degrease + polish)
Inside fridge (empty and deep-clean)
Inside all cupboards (kitchen + bathrooms)
Internal windows + sills (all rooms)
Blinds (vacuum and wipe, 6 sets)
Photo report (every surface, attached to invoice)
FAQ
Kilkenny cleaner pricing questions, answered
Common questions about cleaner pricing in Kilkenny, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
EUR22-EUR42/hr for standard residential in Kilkenny (Loughboy R95, Larchfield R95, Saint John's Park R95). EUR35-EUR75/hr for heritage premium (Medieval Mile R95, Castlecomer Road R95, Bennettsbridge R95, Thomastown R95, Newpark R95). Minimum 2-3 hours on every quote. State CRO number and 23% VAT on every quote.
Yes, both mandatory. CRO (Companies Registration Office) registration and Revenue tax clearance are mandatory. VAT 23% (standard rate on cleaning services) applies once turnover exceeds EUR42,500. HSA applies to commercial cleaning. Print CRO number and tax clearance reference on every quote and invoice. Garda vetting differentiates at premium tier.
Yes, recurring revenue. Kilkenny Arts Festival, Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, and Kilkenomics drive short-let saturation around Medieval Mile, John Street, and Patrick Street. Quote per-turnover (EUR95-EUR250 for studio/1-bed, EUR180-EUR450 for 2-3 bed) with same-day turnaround. Build relationships with 5-10 short-stay managers.
Per-match event venue post-match clean (EUR1,800-EUR4,500 per match day) on annual contract. Nowlan Park is the home of Kilkenny GAA hurling dynasty and drives consistent event hospitality volume. Quote on a per-sqm hospitality kitchen basis (EUR1.50-EUR3.80/sqm) for catering areas plus per-match flat fee for stand and corporate box clear-down.
Yes, ultra-premium hospitality market. Mount Juliet estate and surrounding country house commercial (Thomastown R95) drive premium hospitality cleaning. Quote per-sqm per visit: estate house and golf clubhouse EUR0.80-EUR2.20/sqm; spa and treatment rooms EUR1.50-EUR3.80/sqm. Annual contracts with quarterly invoicing.
Hourly rates are €20 to €44 in the US, £15-35 in the UK, A€24-60 in Australia, R80-250 in South Africa, and C€20-55 in Canada. Most experienced cleaners prefer fixed-price by home size because hourly invites time-padding disputes.
By the job for standard, deep, or end-of-tenancy cleans where the scope is known. By the hour only for ad-hoc tidying where the customer wants to direct work in real-time. Fixed-price protects both sides.
Most cleaners bring their own basic supplies (vacuum, mop, microfibre, eco-friendly products). Some hourly bookings use customer supplies. Always confirm on the quote so there is no on-arrival argument.
Two or three for regular weekly bookings. Pricing is fairly consistent in any one area. The bigger variables are insurance, vetting, and whether the same cleaner attends every visit (better) or a rotating team (cheaper but variable).
Yes. Public liability insurance covers breakages and damage; workers comp covers injury on your property. Hire only insured cleaners; the cost of an uninsured cleaner damaging a hardwood floor or a flat-screen TV wipes out years of savings.
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