Every summer, the same scenario plays out for thousands of diaspora families: hardly have their suitcases been set down, and they're already dealing with a broken air conditioner, a leak forgotten since last year, or a cistern needing urgent cleaning. Preparation beforehand, a few weeks before your arrival, completely transforms the experience. Here is the complete checklist of everything you need to check and do before returning to your property in Oran for the summer.
📋 Table of Contents, click to go directly to the section
→ Complete cleaning of the accommodation
→ Air conditioning and thermal comfort
→ Water, cistern, and plumbing
→ Electricity and minor repairs
→ Exterior, garden, and swimming pool
When to start preparing your property
Good timing changes everything. Preparation started too late exposes you to overwhelmed artisans, out-of-stock parts, and a home not quite ready on the big day.
- Two to three months before your arrival: first visit or remote inspection, identification of necessary repairs, ordering parts if needed.
- One month before: artisans' intervention for repairs, air conditioning maintenance, cistern check.
- A few days before your arrival: complete cleaning, aeration, final adjustments, so you open the door to a ready-to-live-in home.
💡 Karim's advice
Never test an appliance or installation for the first time on the day of your arrival. Everything should be checked and functional before you set foot in the accommodation, so your summer starts with relaxation, not a list of calls to make to artisans.
Complete cleaning of the accommodation
If your property has been closed for several months, cleaning is not limited to a quick sweep. Our guide cleaning an apartment that has been closed for several months details the complete protocol, but here's the essential to plan for:
✅ Cleaning to plan before arrival
- Complete aeration of the accommodation, several hours, interior doors open
- Full dusting, from ceiling to baseboards, including inside cupboards
- Treatment of any detected signs of humidity or mold
- Complete washing of bedding and textiles (curtains, cushions, throws)
- Complete disinfection of the kitchen and bathroom
- Floor cleaning, vacuuming and washing
Choosing between a direct housekeeper or a structured company for this preparation depends on your situation. Our comparison housekeeper or cleaning company in Oran helps you decide, especially if you are managing this preparation from abroad.
Air conditioning and thermal comfort
Oran's summer does not forgive a faulty air conditioner. Preventive checks avoid breakdowns in the middle of a heatwave, precisely when all technicians are overwhelmed.
- Cleaning or replacement of filters for each unit
- Checking the outdoor unit (dust, debris, accumulated leaves)
- Checking the refrigerant gas level if the air no longer cools properly
- Complete start-up test before arrival, not just a quick power-on
Our guide air conditioning maintenance before summer details each step and the warning signs.
Water, cistern, and plumbing
Oran experiences recurrent water rationing, linked in particular to the operations of the El Mactaa desalination plant. A well-prepared home anticipates this point even before occupants arrive.
- Checking and cleaning the water tank or cistern before any consumption
- Checking the booster pump and water pressure throughout the accommodation
- Gradual opening of each tap to purge air and check for leaks
- Checking sink and shower traps, often dried out after a long closure
Electricity and minor repairs
Small repairs postponed from one year to the next quickly accumulate. Dealing with them before summer, when artisans are still available, avoids waiting and the stress of high season.
- Testing the circuit breaker and electrical outlets in each room
- Checking the gas installation (stove, water heater)
- Repairing small leaks, faulty handles or locks reported the previous summer
- Replacing burnt-out light bulbs
- Checking the gate, intercom, or entry code pad
For all these interventions, our repair and troubleshooting service in Oran relies on artisans already known to our team. If you are still unsure who to entrust with this work, our guide how to avoid scams with artisans in Algeria gives you the right reflexes.
Exterior, garden, and swimming pool
For villa owners, the exterior requires special attention before summer.
- Cleaning and chemical balancing of the pool before the first swim
- Pruning and garden maintenance, automatic watering checked
- Checking the gate, boundary walls, and outdoor lighting
- Checking garden furniture and barbecue
Have everything managed without thinking about it
Coordinating cleaning, air conditioning, plumbing, and minor repairs from abroad represents a real mental burden, repeated every year. The calmest solution is to entrust everything to a concierge service that coordinates everything upstream, without you having to make a single call.
Our concierge and property management in Oran plans each step of this preparation: cleaning, air conditioning maintenance, technical checks, with a single point of contact who keeps you informed with photos and messages until your arrival.
Find a ready-to-live-in property upon your arrival
Cleaning, air conditioning, plumbing, minor repairs: our team prepares everything before your summer in Oran, without you having to think about it.
💬 Book on WhatsApp Discover the concierge serviceFrequently asked questions
How long in advance should you prepare your property before summer?
Ideally two to three months before arrival for inspection and repairs, then a complete cleaning a few days before, to arrive in a perfectly ready home.
What are the first things to check when arriving in Oran?
Air conditioning, the water reserve, and the electrical installation are the three most critical points, as these are the most frequent breakdowns after a long closure.
Can you have your property fully prepared remotely?
Yes. A concierge and property management service coordinates all interventions (cleaning, air conditioning, repairs) without the owner needing to be present on site before their arrival.
Should the cistern be checked before summer?
Yes, systematically if the property has been closed for several months. Stagnant water is not suitable for consumption without prior checking and cleaning of the cistern.
How much does a complete preparation usually cost?
The cost varies depending on the condition of the property and the necessary repairs. A clear quote is always established before intervention, after an initial assessment of the accommodation.
What to do if major repairs are discovered during preparation?
We inform you immediately, with photos and a quote, for your approval before any costly intervention. Nothing is undertaken without your explicit consent.
Does Keyin-DZ offer a full pre-summer preparation package?
Yes. Our concierge and property management service coordinates cleaning, air conditioning maintenance, and minor repairs through a single point of contact, with photo follow-up until your arrival.
Does this preparation also apply to villas with pools?
Yes, with additional steps: pool cleaning and chemical balancing, garden maintenance, checking outdoor equipment, in addition to the standard apartment protocol.
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