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

Changing 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, a 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. Motorization requires electrical power to the upper box. If the box wall already has an electrical cable nearby (typically from the nearest room power socket), installation is straightforward. If not, the cable must be routed via external trunking or a hidden chase. The complete motorization 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. For non-resident owners and holiday rental managers, a review before high season is the most cost-effective way to avoid emergencies during the critical summer months. An issue detected in May costs a tenth of what it would cost to resolve with guests present in August. All technicians are overwhelmed.

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 direct sunlight), repairing them point by point ceases to be 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 use. Modern slats are injected and filled with polyurethane, much more insulating than old hollow ones, thus improving thermal insulation. And you can request integrated motorization from the factory. Changing door handles is the most aesthetically cost-effective improvement. A new handle of medium quality (chrome 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 Horta usually ranges between €43 and €480. The final figure depends on the condition of the property, materials, and working time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Yes, we offer an annual contract with two scheduled visits plus urgent response at a preferential rate for the rest of the year. The cost of programmed maintenance is always lower than the accumulated cost of reactive emergencies. The data we have from our own clients confirms this year after year.