Are the tools in the guides the ones you use yourselves?

Yes, with one difference: we carry an electric spring machine, an inspection camera and locksmith tools that are not worth buying for a single job. For everything else (shutter strap, cistern mechanism, tap cartridge, silicone) we recommend what is on the shelf at Leroy Merlin, Bricodepot or any ferretería, with specific brands and part numbers.

If I try it and make it worse, do you charge more?

There is no penalty for having tried, but the job may be bigger. The classic case is a forced cylinder or a trap snapped while taking it apart: it goes from replacing one part to replacing two. That is why each guide tells you where to stop. If you are unsure halfway through, send a photo and we will tell you how to carry on.

Do you publish new guides?

Yes, every month we add guides based on the faults we are asked about most that month in Valencia, Alicante and the Costa Blanca. If there is one you cannot find, write to us via [contact](/en/contact/) and we will put it together. Existing guides are revised whenever prices change or new parts appear in the shops.

Can I ask you to finish something I started?

Of course, it happens all the time. Tell us what you have done so far and send a photo of the current state, so we bring the right part and do not waste time. We charge the normal price for the job, with no surcharge for the attempt, and the 6-month guarantee covers the work we do.

Guides for fixing it yourself (and knowing when to call us)

More than half the faults we are asked about can be fixed at home with basic tools and 30 minutes. These guides explain how, with the steps, the parts sold at Leroy Merlin or your local ferretería (hardware shop), and the price we charge if you would rather we did it. No padding: if something cannot be fixed at home, we say so.

Locksmith

How to remove a broken key from a lock without damaging the cylinder Jammed lock: the cylinder will not turn or the key will not go in How to change a door lock (mortice and rim)How to change a lock cylinder in 10 minutes (reinforced doors too)How to measure a lock cylinder to buy the right replacement Locked out after the door slammed: what to do (and what not to)

Drain unblocking

How to unblock a kitchen sink: 5 methods from gentle to heavy duty How to unblock a toilet without a plunger and without making a mess How to unblock a bathroom basin: hair, soap and the trap trick How to unblock a shower or shower tray in 15 minutes How to clear a badly blocked pipe when nothing else works Baking soda and vinegar for blocked drains: when it works and when it does not How to unblock a dishwasher that will not drain

Roller shutter repair

How to replace a roller shutter strap (with an internal box, without removing it)How to replace a roller shutter cord step by step How to fix a roller shutter: the 7 most common faults and their fixes Roller shutter dropped or off its track: how to put it back My roller shutter will not go up (or not all the way): causes and what to do

Painters

How to remove gotelé popcorn texture: methods, machines and how long it takes

Furniture assembly

How to anchor furniture to the wall (and why IKEA insists)

Carpenter

How to fix a sliding wardrobe door that comes off or does not slide Door rubbing on the floor or frame: 4 fixes from easiest to most serious

Plumber

Toilet cistern keeps running: how to find the leak and fix it Toilet cistern not filling or filling slowly: causes and fix How to repair or replace a Roca cistern mechanism How to replace an old toilet cistern with a new one How to fix a dripping tap (single-lever and two-handle)How to replace a kitchen tap without calling a plumber How to replace a basin tap, even if the old one is seized How to replace a wall-mounted shower or bath tap How to take apart a single-lever tap with no visible screw How to replace the cartridge in a single-lever tap

Fly screens

No-drill fly screens: the types available and which ones actually last Types of fly screens: which to choose for each window and door How to clean fly screens without taking them down

Shower screens

How to fix a sliding shower screen that sticks or has dropped How to replace shower screen rollers How to install a front sliding shower screen How to seal a shower screen with silicone so it stops leaking How to replace shower screen seals How to clean a shower screen and remove limescale without scratching the glass

Awnings

How to replace the fabric on a folding-arm awning Types of awnings for terraces, balconies and windows: what works on the coast

TV mounting, pictures and lights

How to hang pictures without drilling or nails (and how much weight each system holds)How to hang a heavy mirror safely (with and without drilling)How to wall-mount a TV, including on plasterboard: bracket, anchors and height How to hang a ceiling light (and when not to do it yourself)

Small building works

How to fill holes in a wall: from rawlplugs to chases, with the right filler How to fill holes in tiles without replacing the tile

Handyman by the hour

What a handyman does and which jobs need no licence in Spain

What you will find in each guide

They all follow the same layout: a short answer at the top, the list of tools and materials with real product names, numbered steps with how long each one takes, the most common mistakes, and a section on when to call a professional with the actual price. That way you can decide in two minutes whether to do it yourself or message us.

The guides are written for the typical home in Valencia and Alicante: strap-operated persianas (roller shutters) in blocks from the 60s to 80s, Roca cisterns, single-lever taps furred up with limescale and fittings battered by salt air on the seafront. If your situation is different, say so in your WhatsApp message and we will point you in the right direction.

The most read guides

In order of what we get asked about most:

How to replace a roller shutter strap: the number one fault, 40 minutes and a €5 strap.
How to unblock a kitchen sink: five methods from gentlest to strongest.
Toilet cistern keeps running: how to tell where the water is going and which mechanism to buy.
How to fix a dripping tap: single-lever and two-handle taps.
Locked out by a slammed door: what to do and what not to do before calling a locksmith.
How to change a lock cylinder: 10 minutes, reinforced doors included.
How to remove popcorn wall texture: methods, machines and how long it really takes.
How to anchor furniture to the wall: plugs for hollow brick and plasterboard.

When it is not worth doing yourself

There are four cases where we recommend not trying. A reinforced door locked from the inside with the key: forcing it destroys the cylinder and pushes the bill from €60 up to €180. A blockage that comes back after two weeks: it is usually in the downpipe or in a pipe lined with years of grease and needs a spring machine. A ceiling light if you do not know how to cut the power at the consumer unit. And anything on a motorised shutter with the motor inside the box.

For those cases you have the price in each guide and under prices, and the service under services. Everything else, give it a go: if it gets complicated, message us and we will tell you how to carry on, or come and finish it.

Shall we fix it today?

Call, message us on WhatsApp or leave your details. Fixed price before we start, no call-out fee if you accept the quote.

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