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In Iran the tenant — not the landlord — handles most repairs. A directory of recommended tradesmen, plus the home-service apps that make finding help easy.

Once you have secured accommodation and settled in, things will inevitably get damaged, stop working or break down. Unlike many Western countries, where the landlord handles most repairs, in Iran it is the tenant who is primarily responsible — even for assets belonging to the property. Common issues include gas boiler faults, water-cooler servicing, kitchen appliance repairs, a malfunctioning water pump, leaking toilets and pest infestations.

The good news is that there is no shortage of plumbers, electricians and handymen ready to take on most jobs. Below is a list of professionals recommended by fellow students.

NameTelephoneType of work
Agha Wahidy0912 552 0360Handyman
Agha Muradi0912 748 3495Handyman
Agha Ali Khudabande Loo0919 359 1282Handyman
Agha Hussein Muradi0910 204 0042Handyman / appliance repair
Agha Amir Khoram0912 451 6881Handyman / plumbing
Agha Ali0919 666 5824Plumbing
Agha Hadi Shahmir Zaloo0919 250 7835Plumbing
Agha Muhammad Ibrahimi0912 252 0174Plumbing
Agha Asani0919 154 9645Water pump
Agha Kirmani0919 252 1311Water pump / electrical
Agha Taqawi0912 553 4381Central heating
Agha Abulfazl Yahyai0912 853 9183Central heating
Agha Ibrahimi0912 553 1466Air conditioning
Agha Hussein Khalaj0912 552 1913Electrical
Agha Mahdi0912 748 0197Electrical
Agha Murtaza Pourrajabali0919 198 6273Appliance repair
Agha Sanaei0912 078 0986Pest control

Home-service apps

Alongside this directory, there are home-service apps that connect you with professionals offering domestic services, repairs and maintenance. They let you request and schedule work, browse providers and handle payment.

One popular, multi-city app is Sanjak, covering a broad range of services — cleaning, plumbing, IT, removals and much more. You select the service from the listed categories, enter some basic details, and receive quotes from several professionals so you can compare prices and pick the best fit. Another similar app is Amyar 24 which — while not as streamlined as Sanjak — is specific to Qum.

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