How much does painting cost in Ireland?
Painting in Dublin costs about €60–€110 for the most common job (touch up marks and patches), labour only, in 2026. Across all painting jobs, prices run from €30 to €800, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Updated November 2026 · Guide prices from Irish price guides and typical local rates.
Typical labour cost in Dublin
Painting prices by job
| Job | Usual time | Dublin | Cork | Galway | Limerick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch up marks and patches | 1h 30m | €60–€110 | €55–€100 | €55–€100 | €55–€95 |
| Paint a feature wall (each) | 2h | €80–€140 | €75–€130 | €75–€130 | €70–€125 |
| Paint a small room (box room, bathroom) (each) | 5h | €200–€350 | €185–€320 | €185–€320 | €175–€310 |
| Paint a bedroom or living room (walls) (each) | 7h | €280–€480 | €260–€440 | €260–€440 | €245–€420 |
| Paint a ceiling (each) | 2h | €80–€150 | €75–€140 | €75–€140 | €70–€130 |
| Paint hall, stairs and landing | 15h+ | €450–€800 | €415–€735 | €415–€735 | €395–€705 |
| Paint skirting and door frames in a room (each) | 2h 30m | €90–€160 | €85–€145 | €85–€145 | €80–€140 |
| Paint a door both sides (each) | 1h 15m | €50–€90 | €45–€85 | €45–€85 | €45–€80 |
| Paint a radiator (each) | 45 min | €30–€55 | €30–€50 | €30–€50 | €25–€50 |
| Paint or stain a fence or shed | 4h | €120–€250 | €110–€230 | €110–€230 | €105–€220 |
| Paint a front door (each) | 2h 30m | €90–€160 | €85–€145 | €85–€145 | €80–€140 |
| Strip or hang wallpaper on a wall (each) | 3h | €100–€200 | €90–€185 | €90–€185 | €90–€175 |
| Treat and paint over mould (each) | 1h 30m | €60–€110 | €55–€100 | €55–€100 | €55–€95 |
Labour only, before materials and Helpsii’s €1.50 booking fee. Extra items of the same kind usually cost about 25% less each. Helpers set their own prices, and you approve the price before anyone is booked.
What changes the price
- How many items or rooms
- Size and condition
- Stairs, parking and access
- Materials or parts needed
- Same-day or evening bookings
- The helper’s level: Go, Pro or Elite
Paint at cost (about €40 to €80 per room). Dust sheets, tape and rollers included.
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Questions
How much does painting cost in Ireland?
Painting in Dublin costs about €60–€110 for the most common job (touch up marks and patches), labour only, in 2026. Across all painting jobs, prices run from €30 to €800, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick. The price depends on size, access and whether materials are needed.
How much does it cost to touch up marks and patches in Dublin?
Usually €60–€110 for labour, and it takes about 1h 30m on site.
How much does it cost to paint a feature wall in Dublin?
Usually €80–€140 each for labour, and it takes about 2h on site.
How much does it cost to paint a small room (box room, bathroom) in Dublin?
Usually €200–€350 each for labour, and it takes about 5h on site.
Are materials included?
Paint at cost (about €40 to €80 per room). Dust sheets, tape and rollers included.
When do I need a registered professional?
Full house interiors and exteriors over 2 days go as a bigger project for quotes.
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