Here, you'll find the most comprehensive advice on setting up and maintaining your home in the Cayman Islands, including A/C servicing, cleaning and domestic help, electricians and plumbers, landscaping and waste disposal.
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Although living in paradise is not always cheap, the quality and selection of services available in Grand Cayman liken to those found in major North American cities. From domestic help and expert contractors to pool maintenance and landscapers, all your home needs are catered for. By shopping around before choosing a service provider, you can source quality workmanship at a competitive price.
Maintaining Your Home
Guide to common household services with recommendations on the best and most reputable service providers.
Air Conditioning Contractors
A list of the best and most reputable air conditioning contractors in the Cayman Islands who offer quarterly maintenance and installation.
Air Duct Cleaning
Find trained professionals who can help maintain your residential and commercial A/C ducts and vents.
Appliance Sales, Service & Repairs
Find companies in Grand Cayman that specialise in selling, repairing and sourcing large appliances and parts.
Electricians
We recommend the top residential electricians and commercial electrical contractors in the Cayman Islands who can assist you with new installations or repairs.
Home Security
The top companies that design, install and maintain home security systems in the Cayman Islands.
Locksmiths & Key Cutting
List of locksmiths in the Cayman Islands for lock out emergencies or new lock installations.
Mould Inspection & Removal
Trusted professionals you can count on to ensure your home or office is kept mould-free.
Painting Contractors
List of reputable painting contractors in the Cayman Islands for residential and commercial paint jobs.
Pest Control & Exterminator Services
Guide to pest control in the Cayman Islands, including exterminator services and information on common types of bugs, insects and animals that cause problems.
Plumbers
Guide to plumbers and plumbing contractors in the Cayman Islands for small residential jobs and new plumbing installations for commercial projects.
Cleaning Serviceskeyboard_arrow_right
At some point you might find yourself needing the help of a professional to give your home a proper, thorough clean. Fortunately housekeeping services are an affordable luxury in Cayman and there are a number of reputable cleaning companies that offer various residential and commercial services.
Domestic Help & Nannieskeyboard_arrow_right
Many families employ domestic help either on a full-time, live-in or part-time basis. You can often find someone via word of mouth, on Facebook forums such as ‘Women in Cayman’, ‘Hope of Cayman’ or ‘KY Mommies’, or you can try an agency. Make sure to ask for and check all references.
Maintaining Your Garden
If you live in an apartment complex, the strata will generally take care of garden maintenance. Homeowners not a part of a strata can seek landscaping services from one of the many companies in Cayman. Alternatively you can maintain your own garden. Equipment such as lawn mowers and fertiliser are available from most home centres.
Landscaping Companies
The Cayman Islands has a great selection of landscaping contractors who can care for your garden once you buy a home.
Plants & Trees
Find plant nurseries and garden centres, and learn about recommended indigenous plants and trees, as well as the ones to avoid.
Garden Centres
Florists and grocery stores in Cayman stock a variety of pre-cut flowers and garden accessories.
Bats
Bats are a highly-valued species in Cayman which we must take extra special measures to conserve. Find out how you can protect them.
Bee Removal Services
Worried about the buzzin'? Bee removal in Cayman can be done safely. We tell you who to call, plus what not to do if you have a bee hive near your home.
Sargassum Removal
Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed that floats in island-like mats and is a crucial habitat for many different species.
Maintaining Your Pool in the Cayman Islands
What you need to know about looking after your own pool in the Cayman Islands.
Public Sewage & Septic Tankskeyboard_arrow_right
Residents living along the West Bay Road corridor, and some of the connecting neighbourhoods, are served by the island’s only public sewerage system which is operated by the Water Authority – Cayman (WAC). Residents located outside of this public sewerage system area have their wastewater treated in an on-site wastewater treatment system, typically located on the same property as the residence.
Waste Disposal & Recyclingkeyboard_arrow_right
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) (Tel: (345) 949 6696) is responsible for all waste management and recycling in the Cayman Islands. Residential garbage is collected once per week on Grand Cayman, while commercial garbage is collected based on the needs of the individual business. There are also recycling drop offs around the Island.
Read MoreUtilities Cost Management
Without proper management, you may find yourself saddled with some steep utility bills at the end of the month. Keeping an eye on your water, electricity and gas expenses should be a priority for home and business owners as they can quickly add up. CostWatch offers utilities management solutions that greatly reduce operating costs, promote conservation and suit their customers' exact needs.
