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 sold at DIY hypermarkets, specialist plumbing shops and building markets, which are often cheaper but need closer checking.
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How do you call a handyman to your home in Georgia?
In Georgia, handymen are found through service catalogues, classifieds, social media groups including Russian-language ones, and recommendations from neighbours or your landlord.
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Where can you get keys cut or a lock changed in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Keys in Tbilisi and Batumi are cut at small workshops and kiosks near markets, in malls and at DIY hypermarkets, and a standard key takes a few minutes.
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How do you move a fridge and washing machine when relocating within Georgia?
Before a move, defrost and clean the fridge, transport it upright or, if unavoidable, on its side, and let it stand for a few hours before switching it on.
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Where are tailors and clothing and shoe repairs in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Tailors and clothing repair shops are found in many districts of Tbilisi and Batumi, as well as at markets and malls, 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, many of whom make house calls.
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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, plentiful in malls and on central streets.
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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 every district of Tbilisi and Batumi, usually pricing per item depending on fabric and difficulty.
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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.
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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 are calculated per square metre and depend heavily on the flat's condition and materials: new-build flats are often sold in 'black frame' or 'white frame', meaning without or with partial finishing.
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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.