When something needs fixing at your Athens property, you need more than a contractor. You need someone who will source the right tradesperson, get a fair quote, supervise the work on site, verify the quality, and document everything. That is what Home Watch Athens delivers for overseas owners across Athens and Attica.
Your Athens property needs a plumber. Or an electrician. Or the AC unit serviced before summer. Simple enough if you live nearby. But when you are in Melbourne, Toronto, London, or New York, every small job becomes a project.
How do you find a reliable tradesperson in a city you visit once or twice a year? How do you know the quote is fair? Who supervises the work while you are at your desk thousands of kilometres away? And what happens when the job is done badly?
These are not minor inconveniences. For overseas owners, uncoordinated repairs lead to overspending, repeated visits from contractors who did not finish the job properly, and damage that could have been avoided with proper oversight.
No local network means relying on guesswork, outdated recommendations, or random online listings.
Most tradespeople in Athens work in Greek. Explaining technical issues and negotiating scope remotely adds friction.
Without local knowledge of fair pricing, overseas owners are vulnerable to inflated quotes and unnecessary work.
If nobody is there to inspect the finished work, problems go unnoticed until your next visit.
We coordinate and oversee all types of property maintenance and repair work across Athens and Attica. You tell us what needs doing, or we detect it during an inspection, and we handle everything from there.
Leaks, pipe replacements, tap repairs, toilet mechanisms, water heater servicing.
Faulty sockets, tripped breakers, lighting, wiring issues, appliance connections.
Filter cleaning, annual servicing, refrigerant checks, new unit installation.
Prevention treatments, infestation response, scheduled fumigation coordination.
Balcony and roof drains, blocked pipes, external drainage systems, storm preparation.
Interior repainting, touch ups, wall repairs, ceiling work, damp treatment.
Lock changes, key cutting, door and window hardware, intercom repair.
Chimney sweeping, fireplace servicing, flue inspections, gas fire maintenance.
Doors, windows, shutters, tiles, grouting, waterproofing, appliance issues, and more.
Whether you report an issue or we detect it during a scheduled inspection, the process is the same.
You report something that needs attention, or we discover it during a scheduled property inspection. We document the issue with photos and send you a clear description via WhatsApp.
We contact the appropriate tradespeople from our vetted network, explain the scope of work, and obtain quotes. For larger jobs we can provide multiple quotes for comparison. You receive a clear breakdown of costs and recommended approach.
Nothing proceeds without your written approval. Once you confirm the scope and cost, we schedule the work and coordinate access to the property.
Yanis is present during the work to supervise progress, answer contractor questions, and ensure the agreed scope is followed. No unsupervised access to your home.
Once the work is complete, Yanis inspects the result before the contractor leaves. You receive photos of the completed work along with all invoices and receipts. Everything is documented for your records.
Anyone can find a plumber in Athens. The real challenge is knowing whether the quote is fair, the work is done properly, and the invoice matches what was agreed.
Every job managed by Home Watch Athens is personally supervised by Yanis. He is present on site during the work, inspects the result before the contractor leaves, and handles all payment on your behalf. You are never left wondering whether corners were cut.
Our contractor network has been built over years of direct experience with Athens property renovation and management. Every tradesperson we work with has been personally vetted for quality, reliability, and fair pricing. We do not use open marketplaces or accept sponsored referrals.
Yanis is physically present during all scheduled work. Contractors never have unsupervised access to your property.
Work is inspected before the contractor leaves. If it does not meet the agreed standard, it is corrected before sign off.
Photos of completed work, contractor invoices, and payment receipts are sent to you for every job.
Contractor costs are passed through to you at cost. Our coordination fee is charged separately and transparently.
Yanis does not just coordinate contractors. He comes from a background of hands on property renovation in Athens. He has personally managed refurbishments, dealt with structural issues, negotiated with suppliers, and supervised every type of residential trade work.
This practical experience is what separates Home Watch Athens from a general property management company. When a contractor suggests a shortcut, Yanis knows. When a quote seems inflated, he can identify why. When a job is finished, he inspects it with the eye of someone who has done the work himself.
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Maintenance coordination and contractor oversight is available exclusively to Home Watch Athens members. Membership starts at €99 per month and includes scheduled property inspections with photo reports. Many maintenance needs are discovered during these regular visits, making the two services naturally connected.
Once you are a member, maintenance coordination is available as an additional service. Work is quoted individually based on the scope of each job, and nothing proceeds without your written approval. You can also add bill payment and building representation or pre arrival preparation to build a complete property management package.
Tell us what your property needs and we will take it from there. One conversation is all it takes to get started.
Clear answers for homeowners managing maintenance from abroad
Independent coordination and follow-up on works at your property.
Maintenance and technical oversight means acting as your local point of contact to coordinate, monitor, and follow up on maintenance and repair works while you are living abroad.
No. We coordinate and oversee trusted professionals.
We do not personally perform technical works. Instead, we coordinate qualified plumbers, electricians, technicians, and contractors and oversee their work on your behalf. (We use the same people Yanis used to renovate his home and his Airbnb in Athens).
A trusted network built through experience from work done on our own properties.
We work with a small, carefully selected group of professionals based on reliability and past experience. No work is coordinated without your knowledge or approval.
Clear communication at every stage.
You are informed before work begins, updated when needed, and notified once work is completed. Photos and summaries are provided where appropriate.
Yes, for small to mid-scale projects.
We can oversee renovation or improvement works by coordinating access, monitoring progress, and ensuring agreed standards are followed while you are abroad.
You’re informed first, then we act with approval.
If an urgent issue arises, we notify you immediately, explain the situation clearly, and coordinate next steps only with your approval, unless otherwise agreed.
Overseas owners who need a reliable local point of contact.
This service is ideal for homeowners living abroad who want confidence that maintenance and technical matters are handled responsibly and transparently.
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