Home services and repairs
How to find a plumber, electrician or handyman, where to get a phone or appliance fixed and what cleaning, dry cleaning and movers cost.
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Where can you buy plumbing fixtures and building materials in Tbilisi and Batumi?
In Tbilisi and Batumi, plumbing fixtures and building materials are bought at DIY hypermarkets and specialist shops, for example the Modus chain with branches in both cities.
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How do you call a handyman to your home in Georgia?
The best way to find a handyman in Georgia is through recommendations from neighbours, friends or your landlord, and to agree the job, price and materials beforehand.
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How do you get keys cut or a lock changed in Tbilisi and Batumi?
For keys and locks in Tbilisi and Batumi, look for a key-cutting workshop or a locksmith near your home and ask by phone whether they can make your type of key.
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How do you move a fridge and washing machine when relocating within Georgia?
Before a move, empty the fridge and unplug it, transport it upright and, if it had to lie on its side, let it stand for at least two hours at the new place.
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Where are tailors and clothing and shoe repairs in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Tailors and clothing repair shops operate in Tbilisi and Batumi, offering hemming, zip replacement, alterations and made-to-measure tailoring.
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Who do you call if your washing machine or air conditioner breaks down?
If a washing machine, fridge or air conditioner breaks down in Tbilisi or Batumi, call an appliance repair company or a private technician.
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Where can you get a phone repaired in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Phones in Tbilisi and Batumi are repaired at service centres and workshops.
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How much does flat cleaning cost, and how do you book cleaners in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Flat cleaning in Tbilisi and Batumi is booked through cleaning companies or private cleaners found via referrals and social media.
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Where are dry cleaners in Tbilisi and Batumi, and how much do they cost?
Dry cleaners and laundries operate in Tbilisi and Batumi, usually pricing per item depending on fabric and difficulty.
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Where can you buy furniture in Tbilisi?
In Tbilisi, furniture is bought at furniture shops, DIY hypermarkets and malls, while kitchens and wardrobes are often made to measure by local workshops.
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Where can you buy furniture in Batumi?
In Batumi, furniture is sold at furniture shops, malls and DIY hypermarkets, and local workshops make it to order.
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How much does a flat renovation cost in Tbilisi and Batumi, and how do you find a crew?
Renovation costs in Georgia depend on the area, the condition of the flat and the materials, so an exact price comes only after an inspection and an estimate.
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How do you find an electrician in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Electricians in Tbilisi and Batumi are found through repair companies, classifieds, social media groups and referrals.
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How do you find a plumber in Tbilisi and Batumi, and how much do they charge?
In Tbilisi and Batumi, plumbers are found through plumbing repair companies, classifieds sites, social media groups and recommendations from neighbours or your landlord.
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Why does the power go out in Georgia, and where can you check outage schedules?
Power cuts in Georgia are most often due to planned grid maintenance, as well as faults and overloads in extreme heat or cold.
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How do you move your belongings to Batumi or Tbilisi?
Within a city and between Tbilisi and Batumi, belongings are moved by freight and furniture removal companies: you book a van with movers and usually pay per hour or per trip.