Handyman and emergencies
in La Laguna.

Handyman in La Laguna: damp, wood and houses with history

In La Laguna damp is part of the landscape, and of the faults too. With the mist and the cool air, wooden doors and windows swell and stop closing, hinges rust, mould appears in bathroom and kitchen joints, and the odd socket or light point in damp areas starts playing up. When we fix something like that, we also look for why it happened: ventilation that isn't working, worn-out silicone or recurring condensation. That way the repair lasts beyond the next spell of rain.

In the historic centre, many traditional houses have wooden joinery, courtyards and protected features. Interior repairs are usually no problem, but if something affects the façade, roof, balconies or exterior windows, specific authorisation may be needed. We tell you beforehand and, if required, we handle the application. La Laguna is also a university city: if you let flats to students in La Cuesta, Taco or near the campus, you know summer is the time to get them ready. You can send us the list of repairs for several flats and we'll work through them before the new academic year.

• Adjusting wooden doors and windows swollen by damp
• Mouldy bathroom and kitchen joints: cleaning, sealing and finding the cause
• In the old town, we let you know if the repair affects a protected feature
• Summer tune-up for flats let to students