Category: Services & Home Care

With the heat across Metro Manila, a well-maintained air conditioner is essential in homes and offices around Pasig and Ortigas. Regular cleaning keeps units efficient and cuts electricity costs.

Have split-type units cleaned every three to four months, with a full teardown cleaning once a year. Between visits, rinsing the filter monthly makes a noticeable difference in cooling and air quality.

For repairs, choose technicians who diagnose before replacing parts, and ask for a warranty on both parts and labor. Strange noises, weak cooling, or water leaks usually mean it is time to call a pro.

Compare aircon cleaning and repair providers on our Service directory.

Davao City’s warm, humid climate makes homes prone to termites, ants, and mosquitoes. Regular pest control protects both your property and your family’s health.

Choose a licensed provider that inspects your home first, then explains the treatment and its safety for children and pets before quoting. Be cautious of anyone who quotes a price without seeing the problem.

Ask about follow-up visits and guarantees. For termites especially, good providers offer periodic monitoring, since a single treatment rarely solves a serious infestation for good.

Find licensed pest control providers on our Service directory serving Davao and nearby areas.

Makati residents and condo owners often need reliable home services, from aircon cleaning to plumbing and general repairs. In a busy business district, finding someone dependable quickly matters.

Start by choosing licensed, insured providers who inspect before quoting. For condos, check whether your building has accredited service providers, as many require them for work inside units.

Get the scope and price in writing, and ask about warranties on the work. Reputable providers stand behind repairs and will return if an issue recurs within a set period.

Browse trusted providers on our Service directory and contact them directly to compare quotes.

Not every repair needs a professional, and not every job is safe to DIY. The trick is knowing which is which.

Handle small, low-risk tasks yourself: tightening hinges, patching small holes, replacing tap washers, or assembling furniture. These save money and build confidence.

Call a professional for anything involving electrical wiring, gas, structural work, or water lines. Mistakes here are dangerous and often cost more to fix than to do right the first time.

When hiring, get more than one quote, ask for references, and agree on scope and price in writing. A clear agreement protects both you and the tradesperson.

Pests are more than a nuisance; termites and rodents can damage your home and health. Choosing the right service matters.

Start by confirming the provider is licensed and uses treatments approved for residential use. Ask what chemicals they apply and whether they are safe for children and pets.

A good provider inspects first, then explains the problem and the plan before quoting a price. Be cautious of anyone who quotes a treatment sight unseen.

Ask about follow-up visits and guarantees. Reputable companies stand behind their work and will return if the problem persists within a set period.

The reviews people find genuinely helpful share a structure, whether the reviewer knows it or not.

Say what the job actually was

“Great service, highly recommend” helps nobody. “Replaced a leaking outdoor tap and re-sealed the surrounding brickwork, half a day, quoted 180 and charged 180” tells the next customer whether this business fits their job.

Cover the three things people worry about

• Did the price hold? Was the final invoice the quoted number
• Did they turn up? On the agreed day, within the agreed window
• Was the site left clean? The most common complaint in home services

Be fair about problems

A business that made a mistake and fixed it promptly often deserves a better review than one that never faced a problem. Say what went wrong and how they responded — that is the most predictive information you can give.

Skip the things they cannot control

Traffic, weather and supplier delays are rarely the tradesperson’s fault. Judge them on communication when those things happen, not on the events themselves.

Homeowners are told to get three quotes. Nobody explains that three quotes for three different interpretations of the job are worthless.

Write the scope before you call anyone

A short written scope — what you want done, what materials you expect, what “finished” looks like — turns three wildly different numbers into three prices for the same work.

• What exactly is being replaced or repaired
• Who supplies materials, and to what standard
• Who removes waste and makes good afterwards
• Your deadline and any access constraints

Ask what is excluded

The cheapest quote is often cheap because it excludes disposal, making good, or the second coat. Ask each tradesperson what is not in their number and the gaps usually explain the price difference entirely.

Check the credentials that matter

For gas, electrical and structural work, ask for the registration number and verify it with the scheme directly. A photo of a card proves very little; a live register entry proves a lot.

Be wary of the large deposit

A deposit for materials is normal. A demand for most of the value up front, in cash, before any work starts, is the single most common pattern in home improvement disputes.