Home maintenance
in La Laguna.

Maintenance in La Laguna: staying one step ahead of the damp

In La Laguna, a home's biggest enemy is damp. Mist, cool air and winter rain encourage condensation on cold walls, mould in wardrobes and corners, swollen woodwork and gutters clogged with leaves. That is why our maintenance here focuses on ventilation, checking condensation spots, clearing drains and gutters before the rains and keeping an eye on the joinery. Catching a stain in time is the difference between treating a small patch and having to strip and repaint half a room.

The traditional houses in the old town, with courtyards, stone walls and timber, need special care, and in the historic centre any work on the façade, roof or protected features may require permission. On every visit we tell you what should be done and, if a permit is needed, we apply for it before touching anything. If you rent flats to students in La Cuesta, Taco or the old town, we suggest a thorough check in summer, between academic years, and occasional visits during the year. And in Bajamar, Punta del Hidalgo or Valle de Guerra we add salt air to the list.

• Gutter and drain clearing before the winter rains
• Condensation and mould control in bedrooms, wardrobes and bathrooms
• Checks on wooden beams, doors and windows in traditional houses
• Summer refresh of student flats between academic years