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Madrid Odd Jobs Guide

Electricians, plumbers, handymen, and other laborers can be found in the Yellow Pages (Paginas Amarillas: http://www.paginas-amarillas.es/) as well as through word of mouth. However, finding an English speaking contractor can prove tricky. The following a list of companies that offer English services.Domestic Electrical and Plumbing Installations and Services

All size jobs welcome. Emergencies and after hour calls accepted.

Tel: 660 563 729

Real Iberica Plumbing Services

A full range of plumbing services, specializing in boiler and radiator installation.

Opening hours: Mon to Fri 9AM to 2PM and 5PM to 8PM

Avda Constitucion 43,

Mostoles (MADRID)

Tel: 912 798 094

Elinte

Electrical installation and maintenance. 24 hour emergency service. Specialists in air conditioning systems.

C/ Comandante Fortea 14,

Tel: 915 592 875 / 606 655 376

AAB Limpiezas Madrilenas S.L.

Removal of blockages, inspection of blocked pipes with cameras, clearance of cesspools and septic tanks. 24 hour emergency call out service available.

C/ Reyes Catolicos, 4-6,

Alcobendas (MADRID)

Tel: 916 615 551

Top Tips

01 Start learning Spanish and have at least a basic comprehension before arriving in the country, it will get you off to the best start.
02 Give yourself enough time to adapt to your new city. Leave sufficient time to perform the required administration before starting work.
03 Expect to spend a bare bones minimum of 1000 Euros per month, but if you want to live somewhat comfortably, plan on spending twice that amount.
04 Make the effort to strike up relationships with Spaniards, and don’t be afraid to be the one who suggests getting together for coffee or a night

Useful links

  • http://www.in-madrid.com
    Regularly updated concert information, restaurant guides, nightlife listings and big parties in Madrid, all in English.
  • http://www.gomadrid.com
    An intereractive Madrid Street Map that uses advanced Google Maps technology to show a detailed city map of Spain’s capital.
  • http://www.metromadrid.es
    Site containing information about the metro schedules together with a plan of the underground in Madrid.
  • http://nadyamadrid.blogspot.com
    Regularly updated blog that contains narrative about a British expatriate living in Madrid.

Interesting fact

The only statue in the world dedicated to the Devil can be found in Retiro park. It was made in 1877 by Ricardo Beliver for his patron Duke Fernán Gómez and sits at 666m altitude above sea level.
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