In short. Not every household job belongs to the same trade: a shelf to fix, a leak and a socket that runs hot need different people. This guide helps you sort them, recalls the safety basics and explains the request. Adom (adom.ma) and the AdomApp app (adomapp.com) connect you with someone, free quote.
Who to call for what: it starts with the trade
When something goes wrong at home, the first instinct is to call "someone who knows about this". The trouble is that this someone does not exist: plumbing, electrics, painting and small finishing jobs are separate skills. A good choice therefore begins by naming the problem rather than hunting for a name.
For everyday jobs and repairs that touch neither pressurised water nor the wiring, a handyman is enough: assembling furniture, fixing things to walls, small adjustments, putting a door right. The handyman and plumbing page shows what can be requested.
Leak, damp, stain on the ceiling: safe moves first
Before working out who to call, protect the home. Shut off the main water supply, mop up and move furniture and rugs away. If water is near a socket or a fuse board, switch the power off at the main breaker, step back and then ask for a professional.
What remains is working out whether a mark on the wall comes from a pipe or from damp air. The comparison table in water leak, coastal damp or hidden leak gives a way of reading the signs that you can use at home with no tools.
Repainting a home: DIY or a real job?
Painting looks easy, and for an empty, well-prepared room it is. It turns into a proper job when you must fill, sand, protect the floors or hand a rented flat back as you found it. What decides it is less the paint than the preparation and what the lease says.
If you rent, start with repainting a rented flat before returning the keys: it shows what to check with the landlord before opening the first tin.
Electrics, water heaters, gas: leave them alone
A small number of subjects have one sensible rule: do not try. A socket that heats up, a smell of burning, a breaker that keeps tripping, a water heater that leaks or makes odd noises: cut the supply if you can do so safely, step away and call a professional.
This guide deliberately describes no procedure. Mistakes on these installations are paid for in safety before money, and a sloppy fitting can stay hidden for months before it causes trouble.
Getting ready for the professional's visit
A few minutes of preparation shorten the job and sharpen the quote.
- Photograph the problem from several angles.
- Note since when it has been there and what came before.
- Clear access: the cupboard under the sink, the fuse board, the wall concerned.
- List what you have already tried or turned off.
- Keep any spare parts you may have bought within reach.
Describing the situation this way on AdomApp lets the person form an idea before travelling.
How a request is handled
Adom connects, it does not employ: the professional is an independent worker who answers your request. No price is displayed, because the same repair varies with access and the state of what is already there. Each request receives a personalised, free quote on AdomApp, and payment happens after the service.
What about outside the house?
A garden tap that drips or a hedge spilling onto the street belongs to another world: outdoor upkeep. The guide below explains how to organise the season with a gardener.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a handyman and a plumber?
A handyman deals with the small, varied jobs around the home. A plumber specialises in water, pipes and sanitary fittings, which calls for a different skill set.
What should I do about a leak before the professional arrives?
Shut off the main water supply and mop up. If water reaches a socket, cut the power at the main breaker and step away.
Can I repair a socket or a water heater myself?
No: electrics and water heaters are safety matters. Cut the supply if you can do so safely and call a professional.
How much does a small repair cost?
It depends on the nature of the problem and on access. Adom does not display a fixed price: the quote is personalised and free on AdomApp.
Can a tenant carry out work in a rented home?
It depends on the lease and the landlord's consent. Check this in writing before starting, especially for painting or heavy fixings.
