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Finding a tradesperson involves two separate decisions: where to look, and whether the business replying is right for the work. HomePros.ie offers Irish homeowners a place to begin that search, combining a directory of professionals with a job-request service organised by trade and location.

Its public homepage lets a visitor describe the service needed and choose a county. Categories include painting and decorating, plumbing and heating, electrical work, cleaning, gardening and roofing. The useful question for a homeowner is what happens after submitting that description—and what still needs checking before agreeing to a job.

From a request to a conversation

According to HomePros.ie’s explanation of how the service works, posting a homeowner request is free and does not create an obligation to hire. Professionals covering the relevant work and area can review requests and choose which ones to unlock before contacting the homeowner or providing a quote.

The homeowner then compares the replies, business profiles and proposed work. Submitting a request should therefore be treated as the start of a discussion, rather than a booking or a promise that a particular contractor will be available.

The platform says its public job feed displays a work summary and general location, while contact details are revealed to professionals who sign in and unlock the request. Keep sensitive information out of the description and photographs: a picture of a damaged wall need not include correspondence, documents or details of a home’s security arrangements.

A clearer brief makes replies easier to compare

A practical way to use a request service is to describe the same job consistently to everyone. For example, a hypothetical request to paint two rooms could identify their approximate dimensions, the surfaces involved, whether preparation or repairs are needed, and whether paint should be included in the quote.

Access arrangements and a preferred time frame can also help a professional decide whether to respond. Where the cause of a problem is unknown, describe what is visible rather than presenting a guessed diagnosis as fact. A roof leak, for instance, may need an inspection before anyone can give a dependable scope or price.

When replies arrive, compare what each quote includes. Materials, preparation, waste removal and any exclusions can make two apparently similar prices cover different amounts of work.

What the service offers professionals

The professional side works around selecting relevant opportunities. HomePros.ie says tradespeople can set their trades and service area, review requests and decide which leads to unlock. Any applicable unlocking price or free-access period is shown before confirmation.

Its terms of service, dated 11 September 2026, describe the platform as an intermediary. Unlocking a lead gives access to an opportunity to discuss work; it should not be confused with winning a contract. Professionals should check the displayed terms and cost before proceeding rather than assume every enquiry will become a paying job.

The checks remain with the homeowner

HomePros.ie’s legal notice identifies Configurix Limited as the operator. Its own guidance says the platform does not guarantee contractors’ work. A directory listing or a rating is therefore a starting point for further checks, rather than a substitute for them.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s advice on hiring tradespeople recommends checking genuine business details, seeking recent references and obtaining written quotes from several contractors. It also advises checking qualifications and relevant professional registration, and recording the agreed work, price, estimated completion date and payment arrangements before work begins.

Those checks help turn an online introduction into a clearer agreement. This feature explains the public service and its stated process; The Press has not tested a job request or independently assessed the quality of the tradespeople listed.