Handyman in Knossos & Archanes

Flat roofs before the winter rains, shutters, plaster and careful repairs in restored houses: one handyman for Knossos, Archanes and the Peza villages.

Belgian certified

24/7 emergencies

English & Dutch

20+ years experience

Handyman in Knossos, Archanes and Peza for Roofs, Painting, Carpentry and Home Maintenance

Archanes is one of the best restored villages on Crete, with neoclassical and traditional buildings that owners clearly look after. Keeping a house like that in good shape is an ongoing job: shutters that need sanding and painting, wooden doors that swell in the damp months, plaster that cracks where an old wall has moved, and a flat roof that has to be ready before the winter rains. In Knossos, Skalani and Kounavi I see more family homes from the eighties, where the same small jobs have often been put off for years.

Around Peza, the villas on the slopes bring a different list: pergolas and garden woodwork, outdoor painting after a hot summer, terraces and pool surroundings that need small repairs. Many owners here work in Heraklion during the week or spend part of the year abroad, so they want someone reliable who can deal with these things without them having to be present every time.

What makes my handyman work different is that I am also a Belgian-certified plumber, electrician and HVAC technician. If I find a leaking pipe behind the damp plaster or a loose cable behind a cupboard, I can deal with it on the spot. The drive from Hersonissos is about 35 minutes, so I plan handyman jobs here by appointment and like to group several of them into one day.

Handyman jobs around Knossos, Archanes and Peza

Flat roof waterproofing: cracks and weak joints sealed before the winter rains find their way into the house.

Painting facades, shutters and interiors: careful preparation of old plaster and wood, with colours that suit a traditional village.

Wooden doors, windows and shutters: adjusted, repaired or refitted when they swell or stick in the damp months.

Plaster repairs on old walls: cracks and loose plaster repaired, with the cause of any damp checked first.

Pergolas, decking and garden woodwork: repaired or built for villas and gardens among the vineyards and olive trees.

Renovating a traditional house: building work, plumbing, electrics and heating planned together in one sequence.

Regular maintenance while you are away: checks and small repairs for owners who live in Heraklion or abroad part of the year.

Furniture assembly and fitting: wardrobes, kitchens and shelving put together and fixed safely to old walls.

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.

Looking after a restored house in Archanes

A restored house keeps its value when small problems are fixed early. These are the jobs I am asked for most often in the village and the houses around it:

Checking and resealing flat roofs and parapets every autumn.

Sanding and repainting shutters and wooden doors before the paint fails.

Repairing plaster where damp has pushed it loose, after the cause is found.

Easing doors and windows that swell in winter and stick.

Fixing loose tiles, railings and steps on terraces and courtyards.

One visit, several jobs

Because Knossos and Archanes are about 35 minutes from my base, I find it works best when owners collect a list of jobs and I come for a half or full day. That way a sticking shutter, a dripping tap, a broken light and a crack in the plaster are all handled in one trip.

For owners who are not here, I agree the list with you by message, collect the key if needed, do the work and send photos of each job when it is finished. Bigger projects such as a renovation I first look at together with you, on site or by video, before I give you a fixed price.

Clear Pricing. Free Estimates. No Surprises.

Trust is the foundation of every good job. No hidden fees, no vague estimates, no unexpected invoices at the end of the day.

My pricing promise

1Show me the problemSend a photo or video via WhatsApp, or I visit your property.
2Fixed price in advanceA free, detailed estimate for labour and materials.
3Work starts when you sayOnly when you are 100% comfortable with the plan.

Free Estimate

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can a handyman come to Knossos or Archanes?

The drive from Hersonissos takes me around 35 minutes. I plan handyman work by appointment, usually within a few days. A roof letting rain into the house gets priority and I move it up the list.

My flat roof in Archanes leaks every winter. Can you fix it for good?

I first find where the water really enters, which is often a crack at a parapet or a joint and not right above the stain. Then I repair the damaged part and reseal the roof. Autumn is the best time, before the rains start.

Is it worth calling a handyman from Hersonissos for small jobs in Knossos?

Yes, especially if you put several jobs together. I plan them into one visit, so the drive is shared and you get a lot done in one day.

How do you price handyman work in the Archanes area?

Send me photos or a short list and I give you a free quote with a fixed price before I start. If I find something unexpected, I explain it and ask you before doing any extra work.

Can you paint the shutters of my traditional house in Archanes?

Yes. I sand or strip the old paint where needed, repair any damaged wood and repaint them so they are protected for the coming years. You choose the colour.

Can you look after my house near Peza while I live in Heraklion or abroad?

Yes. I can check the house at agreed times, handle small repairs, and send you photos and a short report afterwards, so you always know how things stand.