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Gouves & Gournes · ± 15 min from Hersonissos

Handyman Services in Gouves & Gournes

Villa complexes, family homes and holiday apartments on the coast west of Hersonissos, about fifteen minutes from my door.

Plumber, Electrician and Handyman in Gouves, Gournes and Kokkini Hani

The Gouves area is a stretch of coast between Hersonissos and Heraklion where many people live all year. Kato Gouves runs along the sandy beach with hotels, holiday complexes and apartments, while Gouves itself, the original village, lies a little inland. To the west, Gournes and Kokkini Hani continue the coastline towards Heraklion, with a mix of family homes, villas and newer developments. At Gournes, the grounds of the former American air station are now home to the Cretaquarium and a marine research centre.

What makes this area special is that many people live here all year. Greek families commute to Heraklion, foreign residents enjoy a quieter coast, and villa complexes with shared pools need someone reliable for the technical side. That means the work is not only about summer rentals: heating in winter, water pressure, and safe electrics in family homes matter just as much.

From Hersonissos I reach Gouves in about 15 minutes along the coast road. As a certified plumber, electrician and HVAC technician I can take care of most jobs in one visit, from a dripping tap to a full bathroom.

What I do for homes in Gouves and Gournes

Don't see your job in this list? Contact me with your question: if it is in or around the house, I can most likely help.

Homes in Gouves: what I see most

The housing in this area is very varied, and so are the problems. In the newer complexes along the coast I see a lot of shared installations that nobody really takes responsibility for, while in Ano Gouves and the older parts of Gournes the houses have grown over the years. Common issues are:

  • Shared pumps, tanks and pool equipment in complexes that fail without warning.
  • Hard water that scales up boilers, solar heaters and washing machines.
  • Older homes heated with nothing more than a few electric radiators, expensive and not very comfortable.
  • Extensions and outbuildings with wiring that was never properly connected.

For year-round residents I often suggest a heat pump or a good reversible A/C setup: one system for summer cooling and efficient winter heating.

Planning, emergencies and complexes

Gouves is about fifteen minutes from my base, so urgent repairs can usually be done the same day. For planned work I often combine several jobs in the area on one day, which saves time for everyone. Villa complexes and owners' associations can agree a maintenance plan with me, with visits before and after the season and a single point of contact when something goes wrong.

If you live abroad, I keep you informed with photos and messages, and I can work with a key holder or the complex manager.

My Services in Gouves & Gournes

Certified work in every trade: one professional for your entire property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you be in Gouves or Gournes?

Gouves is about 15 minutes from Hersonissos along the coast road. For urgent problems I usually come the same day.

Do you offer maintenance contracts for villa complexes in Gouves?

Yes, I can set up seasonal maintenance plans for complexes with several units, including pumps, pools, A/C and common electrics. Ask me for a proposal.

Can you install a heat pump in my home in Kokkini Hani?

Yes. I look at the house, the insulation and how you use it, and advise a heat pump or reversible A/C system that suits it, then install it myself.

The water in Gouves leaves white deposits everywhere, what can I do?

That is limescale from hard water. A filter or softener at the main supply protects your boiler, taps and appliances, and I can install one that fits your house.

Do you also help with emergencies at the weekend in Gouves?

Yes, for real emergencies such as a burst pipe or a total power failure I am available 24/7. Other jobs I plan during the week.

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