PROPERTY SUPPORT
FOR LANDLORDS &
AIRBNB HOSTS

Owning an apartment in Albania should not mean travelling back every time a tap leaks, a toilet keeps running or a door stops closing properly. MyHandyman provides local technical maintenance for owners living in the USA, Canada, the UK, elsewhere in Europe or any other country. We arrange agreed visits to your property in Durrës and Golem, carry out suitable repairs and keep you informed through clear updates, photos and video.

A local contact for the practical jobs

Whether your apartment is a holiday home, a long-term rental or an Airbnb property, small technical faults can become difficult to organise from abroad. A tenant may describe a problem without knowing its cause, or several minor jobs may build up between your visits. You can send the details directly to us and agree the next step. Our role is the technical care of the property: inspections, maintenance, repairs and separately agreed installations.

One monthly visit: inspection, fix and report

The maintenance plans above include one monthly visit. We check the agreed items, attend to suitable minor repairs and report what was found and completed. The work is organised around the condition of the apartment and the agreed maintenance needs. A visit is not an unlimited renovation service; larger works and jobs requiring separate materials are identified and quoted before proceeding. Regular visits also give you a record of issues that need attention over time.

Plumbing and electrical maintenance

Typical plumbing tasks include assessing visible leaks, faulty taps, running toilets and cistern mechanisms, accessible connections and minor drainage problems. Electrical tasks can include checking reported lighting, socket or switch faults and assessing an extractor fan or appliance connection. The cause is checked before a repair is promised. Work requiring a replacement component, further diagnosis or a larger intervention is explained to the owner so the next step can be agreed.

Doors, windows, furniture and everyday adjustments

A property may need several small adjustments rather than one major repair. Suitable tasks include lock and handle adjustments, doors or uPVC windows that do not close correctly, furniture hinges and existing curtain rails or curtains that need adjustment. Minor repairs are considered together during the visit. New furniture assembly, TV mounting, new curtain rail installation and other setup work can also be arranged separately when needed.

Access arranged with your authorisation

Before a visit, we agree how access will be provided. This can be through your authorised local contact, tenant or property manager, with their agreement. Tell us about access restrictions, occupancy and suitable appointment times. You remain involved in decisions about the work even when you are in another time zone. Appointments are confirmed in advance, and instructions for the property are agreed before entry.

Photos, video and a useful completion report

After the visit, we provide an update on the agreed checks and work carried out, supported by relevant photos or video. We explain any outstanding problem, recommended repair or part that is needed. For example, if a kitchen extractor has a disconnected duct and a toilet has a faulty cistern mechanism, the report can show the condition found, the work completed and any further action. You can review the information from abroad without relying only on a verbal description.

Clear approval for additional costs

Small consumables are included in the maintenance plans. Spare parts are charged separately, and larger works require a separate quotation. We explain the proposed work and request approval before additional expenditure. This lets you decide whether to proceed, postpone the work or ask for further information. Priority scheduling and priority for urgent requests are included in the plans, subject to availability; they do not promise an immediate response or include every emergency repair at no extra charge.

Maintenance for occupied and occasionally used apartments

For rentals, visits can be coordinated around the tenant or guest with agreed access. For a holiday apartment that is used only occasionally, agreed checks and repairs help you prepare for the next stay. We can also arrange technical work between occupancies, such as adjustments, repairs or separately quoted setup tasks. Our service focuses on maintenance of the apartment; booking administration, cleaning and rent collection are outside this service.

Local support in Durrës and Golem

We cover Durrës and the Golem coast, including Shkëmbi i Kavajës, Mali i Robit and Qerret. For coastal apartments, reported issues with fittings, doors and windows can be assessed during the agreed visit. Communication is available in English, Albanian and Italian. Send the location, apartment configuration, any known faults and the details of the person who can provide access. We will confirm availability and whether a monthly maintenance plan or an individual visit is suitable for your property.

Questions from owners abroad