And then there are the classic emergencies: water leaks, electrical faults, heaters that stop heating. In Guardamar, these have their own complication because the municipality extends from the centre to quite distant urbanisations like El Edén or the scattered houses in the river area. Response times vary depending on the exact location. But the other problems remain. Village houses in Guardamar's historic centre often have installations that haven't been updated since the 1970s. Electrical panels with ceramic fuses, lead pipes surviving in some sections, pre-thermal break anodised aluminium windows that condense every winter. The mix of typologies – modern beach flats, 80s blocks near the promenade, old town village houses, recent developments in El Raso and El Edén – creates a highly diverse demand profile for a single municipality. General Handyman\\ \\ Small repairs, assembly, general maintenance. Plumbing\\ \\ Leaks, unclogging, water heaters and sanitaryware. Electricity\\ \\ Panels, sockets, lighting and emergencies. Air Conditioning\\ \\ Splits, multi-splits and F-Gas installation. Heating\\ \\ Boilers, radiators, underfloor heating, thermostats. Carpentry\\ \\ Blinds, mosquito nets, doors, cupboards. Painting\\ \\ Interior and exterior painting, tiling, damp solutions. Locksmith\\ \\ Locks, cylinders, glass and shower screens. Pools\\ \\ Maintenance, cleaning, filters and water treatment. Appliances\\ \\ Washing machines, refrigerators, ovens, hobs. Cleaning\\ \\ Regular cleaning, post-construction, windows and end-of-tenancy. Gardening\\ \\ Landscaping, exterior maintenance, terraces, irrigation and hedges.