Home Life
Home Services
in Mauritius
Plumbers, electricians, cleaners and everything you need to maintain your home.
Setting up home
Running a home in Mauritius
Most expat properties in Mauritius come with some level of support built in — housekeepers, gardeners, and pool maintenance are often included in villa rentals or easily arranged. For everything else, the expat community on Facebook is the best source of trusted recommendations.
Key utility numbers
170
Water (CWA)
130
Electricity (CEB)
150
Emtel customer service
8900
MyT (Orange)
Housekeeping
- —Live-in housekeeper (garde maison): MUR 12,000–20,000/month
- —Part-time cleaner: MUR 400–600/day
- —Most villas include a housekeeper in the rental
- —Finding staff: word of mouth and expat Facebook groups are the best sources
Gardening
- —Most properties have a gardener 2–3 days per week
- —Typical cost: MUR 300–600/day
- —Lawns grow fast in the tropical climate — essential for larger properties
- —Gardeners often source plants locally; specialist garden centres near Floréal
Pool Maintenance
- —Weekly service: MUR 2,500–5,000/month
- —Includes chemical balancing, cleaning, and filter checks
- —Most villa rental agents can recommend reliable pool companies
- —During cyclone season, extra checks are advisable
Plumbing
- —Standard call-out: MUR 500–1,000 + parts
- —Water pressure can be low in some areas — pressure pumps are common
- —CWA (Central Water Authority) manages mains supply: 170
- —Independent plumbers are mostly found through word of mouth
Electrical
- —230V, 50Hz — same as UK and EU
- —Type G sockets (UK-style 3-pin plugs)
- —Licensed electricians required for major works
- —Standard rate: MUR 600–1,200/hour
- —CEB (Central Electricity Board) for mains issues: 130
Internet & TV
- —Emtel Fibre and MyT (Orange) fibre available in most areas
- —Typical speeds: 30–100Mbps; packages from MUR 800–2,500/month
- —Canal+ Horizon for satellite TV including sports and French channels
- —Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ all work in Mauritius without VPN
Security
- —Armed response, CCTV installation, and alarm systems widely available
- —Established companies: Securimax, G4S, Protégé
- —Monthly monitoring: MUR 2,000–5,000
- —Most expat villas already have perimeter security and alarm systems
Pest Control
- —Cockroaches and mosquitoes are most common
- —Professional fumigation: MUR 3,000–8,000 per treatment
- —Monthly mosquito fogging available from specialist companies
- —Keep drains covered and standing water cleared to reduce mosquitoes
Laundry Services
- —Most areas have local laundry and dry cleaning services
- —Hotels and larger residences typically have in-house laundry
- —Washing machines are standard in all furnished rentals
- —Prices vary widely — ask your housekeeper for local recommendations
Finding Trades
- —Expat Facebook groups (Expats in Mauritius) are the best source
- —Word of mouth is everything — ask your housekeeper first
- —Your property management agent will also have trusted contacts
- —Always agree a price before work starts