A photo report after every visit
What I checked, what's fine and what needs attention – by WhatsApp or email.
Key holding
Key holding and property care while you're away
Does your house or apartment stand empty for several months of the year? I check regularly that everything is in order, air the place, spot leaks and faults before they become expensive, and get it ready for your arrival or for your tenants. I look after properties across the Costa del Sol: in Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Benahavís, Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmádena.
Pricesfrom €40 per visit
I can fix things myself
No need to find a handyman: once you give the go-ahead, I sort out small problems on the same visit.
Close by when you're far away
I'll come out when the neighbours, the administrator or your guests call.
What's included
What I do
Regular checks
Leaks, damp and mould, electrics, windows and doors, and the pool and garden from outside.
Airing and system checks
Running the taps and air con, and checking the fridge, water heater and fuse box.
Getting ready for your arrival
Turning on the water and power, airing the place, checking appliances and arranging a clean.
Rental season
Getting the apartment ready for guests, small repairs between stays and restocking essentials.
After storms or calima
Checking the terrace, windows, roof and gutters, and washing off the sand.
Letting in tradespeople
Giving access to couriers, the gas engineer, the insurance assessor or a building team.
Prices
Guide prices
Prices are for labour only and exclude materials and IVA. I'll give you an exact price from photos on WhatsApp or after a site visit, before any work starts.
Get an exact price from photosProperty check with photo report (per visit)€40–€80
Monthly plan: 2 visitsfrom €70 per month
Getting the property ready for your arrival or the season€150–€300
Urgent call-out when guests ring€60–€100
How it works
How I work
- 01
Message me on WhatsApp
Describe the job and attach 2–3 photos. You can write in English, Spanish or Russian.
- 02
Get a price
I price small jobs straight from the photos, and bigger ones after a free site visit.
- 03
Pick a date
We agree a time that suits you. You can leave the keys with the concierge or your community administrator.
- 04
Job done, report sent
I do the work, clean up after myself and send you a photo report and the invoice.
Photos
What it looks like
Winter key holding for a villa
The owners were away for the winter. We visited every two weeks, aired the house and checked the appliances. After a storm we spotted a leak on the terrace and fixed it before any water got into the house.
6 months€70 per month2025
“This is the second winter Sergio has looked after our apartment. He checks it, airs it, and once spotted a leak from the neighbours upstairs just in time.”
FAQ
Questions and answers
How often should an empty apartment be checked?
Usually once a fortnight. In winter, damp seafront apartments are better checked more often to keep mould at bay.
Where are the keys kept?
In a safe, labelled with a code rather than an address. You can also leave the keys with the concierge or in a key safe.
Can you work with my rental agency?
Yes. Many customers let their apartments through an agency, and I deal with the technical side: leaks, air con, locks.
More services
Often booked together
Handyman
Flat-pack assembly, TV and shelf mounting, curtain rails and your list of small repairs.
from €35 per hour
Plumbing
Leaks, blocked drains, taps, toilets, water heaters and pipe replacement.
from €50
Air conditioning
Split system installation, seasonal cleaning, diagnostics and repairs.
from €50
I reply within 30 minutes
Key holding: tell me about the job and I'll give you a price
Send 2–3 photos on WhatsApp or Telegram. I can price small jobs straight away, and bigger ones after a free site visit.