Home Maintenance on Holbox: preventive plans, repairs and hurricane prep
We maintain houses, condos and villas on Holbox with one team for repairs, scheduled preventive visits and a photo report after each one. High season runs from winter to summer holidays, so most hotels schedule renovation and maintenance in the quieter autumn months.
What Our Maintenance Covers
Plumbing & Leaks
Leaks, pressure pumps, water heaters, cisterns, filters and softeners.
Electrical
Breakers, lighting, outlets, surge protection and generator testing.
Hurricane Preparation
Shutters, securing furniture and palms, clearing drains and checking backup power.
What wears out first on Holbox
Holbox sits between the Gulf and a shallow lagoon: very humid, salty and exposed to northers in winter, so wood, metal and paint need extra protection and frequent maintenance. Our checklist puts these problems first: rust, sealant, roof membrane, AC drains and exterior finishes.
Water systems to keep running on Holbox
Fresh water is scarce and supplied irregularly, so bathrooms and gardens are designed with low-flow fittings, cisterns and treated greywater wherever possible. Pumps, cisterns, filters and softeners are checked on every visit, because when they fail the property stops working.
Rules, licences and administration on Holbox
The island is part of the Yum Balam protected area, so works need municipal and environmental approval, building heights and materials are restricted, and vehicles on the island are limited.
Homes and owners on Holbox
Holbox has small hotels, guesthouses and wooden or palapa houses on sand streets, where owners mostly need repairs, bathrooms, paint and maintenance rather than large new builds.
Materials, crews and access on Holbox
Everything arrives by ferry from Chiquilá and moves on sand streets by golf cart or small truck, about three hours plus the crossing from our workshops, so jobs are planned in tight batches.
Maintenance Prices (2026) — Holbox
| Service | Includes | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Handyman visit | Up to 2 hours, small repairs | $840–$1,600 |
| House or condo plan | Monthly visit, checklist, photo report | $4,600–$9,800/month |
| Villa with pool and garden | Weekly checks, AC, pool equipment, garden | $9,800–$19,500/month |
| Hurricane preparation | Shutters, drains, securing, generator test | $3,200–$7,800/visit |
Useful pages: Home Maintenance — Playa del Carmen · Bathroom Remodel on Holbox · Landscaping & Garden Design on Holbox · House Painting on Holbox
Why Owners Choose Recrea for Maintenance
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
- Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
- Photo and video reports for owners who live abroad, plus a bilingual project contact
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