Call us, write to us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in less than 10 minutes during business hours. Yes, this is one of our main client profiles. Communication by email and WhatsApp, 'before-and-after' photos, and digital invoicing. For properties that are vacant from October to March, the check-up also includes technical closure. We close the water stopcocks if there's no risk of frost, which is rare on the coast. We purge the water heater if the property will be unused for more than three months. We empty the air conditioning trays and turn them off. And we check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, if present.

Replacing the strap itself is a 30-45 minute operation per blind when the box is accessible. The real complexity lies in locating the internal break, opening the box without damaging it, removing the axle, taking out the old strap, feeding the new one through the slats and the collector. Reassembling the entire unit without misaligning the slats. For someone who has never done it, one blind can take three hours and end up worse than before. For technicians who do it daily, it's a 30-minute job with a clean result. Motorisation requires electrical power to the upper box. If the box wall already has an electrical cable nearby (typically from the nearest socket in the room), installation is straightforward. If not, a cable must be run through an external conduit or a hidden channel. The complete motorisation operation takes 2-3 hours per blind when power is nearby. For all blinds in an entire house, we can do it in 1-2 days. Additionally, a visual check of walls and ceilings for damp stains, new cracks, or signs of leaks that may have appeared during the off-season. In coastal areas, a specific check of balconies and exterior terraces for corrosion on railings, deterioration of exterior tiling, and the condition of drains to prevent flooding during intense autumn rains.

30 days on the repair. Somfy motors with official manufacturer's 5-year warranty. If the blind slats are cracked, discoloured, and brittle (typical for blinds over 25-30 years old exposed to the sun outdoors), repairing them point by point is no longer economically viable. Replacing the entire blind with a modern model costs two to three times more than just changing the strap. In return, it gives you another 25-30 years of trouble-free operation. Modern slats are injected and filled with polyurethane, much more insulating than old hollow ones, thus improving thermal insulation. And you can order integrated motorisation from the factory. Changing handles is the most cost-effective aesthetic improvement. A new handle of average quality (chrome-plated or lacquered steel) changes the perception of the door and lasts 20-30 years without problems. For bathrooms and bedrooms, handles with a simple internal lock. For exterior doors leading to a patio or terrace, we recommend a quality cylinder lock if there is a risk of intrusion.

The price for door opening in El Raval typically ranges between €43 and €480. The final figure depends on the condition of the property, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, we offer an annual contract with two scheduled visits plus urgent response throughout the rest of the year at a preferential rate. The cost of scheduled maintenance is always lower than the accumulated cost of reactive emergencies. The data we collect from our own clients confirms this year after year.