Where to find home service workers in Northern Cyprus

In Northern Cyprus, it is easiest to find a "handyman" and specialists for small jobs in three ways: through the “Services” section of the Telegram forum, through specialized companies (for example, Cyprus Homebuilders and CDS), or through local stores and service centers related to the task (furniture/appliances). Searching in Turkish also helps: “Mobilya + your city” (furniture) and “brand + teknik servis” (service).

• Types of work you can find
• Where to look for workers
• Glossary
• Common household questions

Assembling furniture, painting walls, fixing a window — often there are many small household tasks that require more time, resources, or tools than you have. Below is where to find “handyman” type services in Northern Cyprus.

Types of work you can find

Local craftsmen can help with minor repairs (painting walls, fixing windows), furniture assembly, and basic appliance setup. Northern Cyprus also has many Russian-speaking general workers offering similar services — which can be convenient if communication without a language barrier is important.

Where to look for workers

The principle “where it is sold — there it is repaired” often works. If furniture assembly or repair is needed, it makes sense to look for nearby furniture stores and check whether they offer assembly/repair services. For searching, you can use the query “Mobilya + your town” (Mobilya means “furniture” in Turkish).

For appliances, it is more convenient to search for a service center using the query “your company name + teknik servis” (teknik servis in Turkish means “technical service/service center”) or ask the sellers in the appliance store.

For home or apartment repairs, there are companies specializing in renovation and property maintenance. Among the major ones: Cyprus Homebuilders and CDS. However, such companies may not take very small orders (for example, painting just one wall).

Many ads offering small household services are published in the “Services” section of the largest Telegram forum in Northern Cyprus. You can use the chat search or leave a request — usually responses come quickly.

How to do it

1. Open the Telegram forum
2. Go to the “Services” section and use the keyword search (for example, “furniture assembly,” “painting,” “electrician,” “window installer”).
3. If there are no suitable ads, describe your task: city/area in Northern Cyprus, what needs to be done, deadlines, photos (if relevant), and contact method.

Glossary

• “Handyman” — colloquial term for a worker for small one-off household tasks (assembly, minor repairs, installation).
• Mobilya — “furniture” in Turkish; useful for searching for furniture stores in Northern Cyprus.
• Teknik servis — “service center/technical service” in Turkish; useful for searching appliance repair.

Common household questions

How to get rid of mold?

This happens in winter: mold can appear on walls and other surfaces. Household chemical stores usually have special products; examples and options are collected in a separate article: how to deal with mold and dampness in winter in Northern Cyprus. Sometimes a bleach solution is used in households, if suitable for the specific surface.

How to get rid of ants in the house?

Ant and insect repellents are usually sold in household chemical sections. There are also household methods that can be applied depending on the situation: how to get rid of ants in an apartment in Northern Cyprus.

For household inquiries and finding service providers, you can also use the Telegram forum