LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED HANDYMAN

[Victorine]

We have identified an electrical winch that would be very useful for us to lift luggages and any other heavy stuff and we are actively searching for a Handyman who could install it on our second floor balcony.
Does anyone have a good reference to communicate to us for this kind of work ?
Many thanks in advance for any information.

[Kili01]

I don't know of anyone who could do this, but think you should look for a qualified electrician rather than a handyman.
Dee

[71 Trans Am]

I don't know about Cyprus but in the UK you would need a LEEA qualified engineer to install any lifting equipment no matter how big or small and a structural survey of the mounting position would need to be carried out to ascertain its load bearing capacity - It would also need a LOLER inspection every 6 months and a certificate of compliance for insurance purposes and a risk assessment would need to be carried out to ensure the safety of the operator and the general public - Having seen some of the cracks in balconies in Cyprus and those that have collapsed i would drag the luggage up the stairs - I don't think a handyman is a good idea but i could be wrong

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-m ... /loler.htm

[Kili01]

He's quite right. Several Paphos balconies have in fact collapsed. Its very unwise to attempt to winch anything up to balconies. If you're on the 2nd floor doesn't your building have a lift? What about the balcony under your flat, someone there could be injured or killed.