The person behind the van
Started with one job.
Built on referrals.
I'm Seán Hanlon. I started doing plumbing work around Dublin in 2006, straight out of my apprenticeship. The first few years it was mostly word-of-mouth — neighbours telling neighbours. That's still how most of my work comes in.
I grew up in Swords, so north Dublin and Fingal has always been home turf. Over time I took on jobs further afield — Wicklow, Meath, Kildare — and the team grew from there.
I'm fussy about the standard of work that goes out under my name. If I wouldn't be happy with it in my own house, it doesn't leave the site. That's not a marketing line — it's just how I was trained.
Years in business
Since 2006. Still run the same way — turn up when you say you will, do the job right, leave the place clean.
How we work
We don't work to a script. Every house is different, every problem is a bit different, and we take the time to understand what's actually going on before reaching for the tools. I've seen too many jobs where someone patched a symptom and left the cause behind — that's a waste of everybody's time and money.
On bigger jobs — bathroom refits, full heating system work — we'll give you a written quote with a breakdown. On smaller jobs, we'll give you the price before we start. There are no surprises at the end.
We clean up after ourselves. It sounds like a low bar, but you'd be amazed how many tradespeople don't. We bring our own dust sheets, we take our waste with us, and we leave the house the way we found it.
Qualifications & registrations
RGI Registered
Registered Gas Installer with Gas Networks Ireland. Required by law for all gas work — and non-negotiable for us regardless.
Fully Insured
Public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover on every job. Certificate available on request before any work begins.
CIRI Member
Construction Industry Register Ireland. Look us up before you hire — that's exactly what the register is for.
The team
Left to right: Ciarán (gas & heating), Seán (director), Padraig (general plumbing). We also work with a small group of trusted contractors for larger projects.