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Everything we know, written down
If you have a question that is not answered here, message us on WhatsApp. We turn the good ones into new guides, which is how most of this page was written.
Air Conditioning
How often should you service your AC in the UAE?
Twice a year for most homes, three times if you have pets, heavy occupancy or nearby construction. Here is the reasoning, the cost of skipping it, and what a proper service actually covers.
Read the guideYour AC is running but not cooling: what is actually wrong
Nine causes, ordered from the ones you can check yourself to the ones that need a technician, with what each typically costs to put right.
Read the guideShould you repair or replace your air conditioner?
A practical framework based on age, repair cost, refrigerant type and running cost, rather than whichever answer suits the contractor.
Read the guideWhat AC duct cleaning actually does, and when you need it
The difference between a genuine mechanical duct clean and a vacuum held at the grille, why it matters for air quality, and how to verify the work was done.
Read the guideWater dripping from your AC: causes, urgency and cost
Nearly always a blocked condensate drain. Cheap to fix on day one, expensive by week three. Here is how to tell how urgent yours is.
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Carpentry
Cleaning
Deep clean or regular clean? What the difference actually buys you
A room-by-room comparison of what each covers, how long each takes, and which one you need for a handover, a move-in or a post-renovation reset.
Read the guideThe move-out cleaning checklist landlords actually inspect
The specific items agents check at handover, in the order they check them, and the five that cause most deposit deductions.
Read the guideHow often should a water tank be cleaned in the UAE?
Twice a year is the standard guidance. Here is what accumulates in a UAE rooftop tank, what a documented clean involves, and what certificate you should receive.
Read the guideSofa and carpet cleaning: which method suits which fabric
Hot water extraction, dry compound and encapsulation compared, why fiber testing comes first, and what causes the streaks and shrinkage people fear.
Read the guideContracts
What a good annual maintenance contract actually includes
The inclusions to insist on, the exclusions that catch people out, and the questions to ask before signing anything.
Read the guideA month-by-month maintenance calendar for UAE properties
What to do and when, built around the UAE climate rather than a generic template. Print it, or let a contract handle it.
Read the guideElectrical
Finishes
Marble polishing explained: grinding, honing and crystallization
Why dull marble is damage rather than dirt, what each stage of restoration actually does, and how to tell a real diamond process from a chemical shortcut.
Read the guideHow long does it take to paint a villa, and what drives the timeline?
Realistic durations by property size, why preparation is most of the job, and the six questions that separate a good painting quotation from a cheap one.
Read the guideFit-Out
Plumbing
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