More and more members are buying apartments and making Bansko their home base. And then of course there are a lot of questions on how to turn an apartment into a home. Here are some contacts for recommended craftsmen and suppliers. Generally you have three choices: Either hire a project manager, a general contractor or individual contractors.

For most people who do not speak Bulgarian or have multiple different things to be done hiring a project manager is the best choice and not much more expensive. But make sure to ask for a quote upfront and understand if there are different choices of material/standards available.

Project managers

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Contractors

Also a lot of the complexes around Bansko have a dedicated maintenance providers. Often hiring those companies is the best choice since they already know your apartment type and the specifics of the complex. Assigning some work to them also helps building good relationships.

Good contractors are often busy, especially before/after the winter season. So contact multiple if you want to get something done quickly. Or you can hire individual contractors: Unless otherwise stated, they speak Bulgarian. But sometimes they have a via contact who speaks English.

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Stores and online shops

If you're more into DIY or want to browse some shelves before hiring a contractor then there are quite some opportunities for that offline and online in Bansko resp. Bulgaria:

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