# SouqHouse

> SouqHouse is a marketplace connecting homeowners with verified tradespeople —
> plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, and tilers —
> across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
> Homeowners post a project for free and receive quotes; tradespeople browse open
> jobs and apply. Available in English, Arabic, and French.

## Guides

- [كيف تجد أفضل كهربائي منزلي موثوق في مدينتك؟](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/best-home-electrician) (Arabic only): نصائح عملية للعثور على كهربائي منزلي موثوق — ما الأسئلة التي تطرحها، وكيف تتجنب المخاطر الشائعة.
- [How to Choose the Right AC Size for Your Home in Saudi Arabia & MENA](https://playingwindow.com/en/blog/btu-calculator-guide) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/btu-calculator-guide)) ([FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/blog/btu-calculator-guide)): Most homeowners in MENA install the wrong AC size — too small and the room never cools, too large and humidity stays trapped. Here's how to get it right, and a free calculator to do it in 30 seconds.
- [كيف تختار سباكاً موثوقاً في منطقتك؟](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/how-to-find-trusted-plumber) (Arabic only): دليل عملي لاختيار أفضل سباك موثوق في مدينتك — ما الذي تبحث عنه، وكيف تتجنب المشاكل الشائعة.
- [أسعار تركيب تكييف المنازل في الإمارات والسعودية ومصر — دليل 2026](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/hvac-installation-prices) (Arabic only): تعرف على متوسط أسعار تركيب وصيانة أجهزة التكييف في دبي والرياض والقاهرة، وكيف تجد فني تكييف موثوق.
- [Introducing SouqHouse — Find Trusted Tradespeople in MENA](https://playingwindow.com/en/blog/introducing-souqhouse) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/introducing-souqhouse)): Search by trade and city, browse real profiles, and reach pros on WhatsApp. SouqHouse connects homeowners and businesses with skilled trades across the Middle East and North Africa.
- [How Much Does Home Renovation Cost in MENA? A Country-by-Country Guide for 2026](https://playingwindow.com/en/blog/renovation-estimator-guide) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/blog/renovation-estimator-guide)) ([FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/blog/renovation-estimator-guide)): Renovation costs in Dubai can be three times higher than in Riyadh for the exact same job. Here's why, what to expect by room type, and a free estimator that adjusts for your country in seconds.

## Free Tools

- [AC BTU Calculator](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/btu-calculator) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/btu-calculator), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/btu-calculator)): Calculate the right AC capacity (BTU / Tons / HP) for a room, calibrated for the MENA climate.
- [Home Services Price Guide](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/price-guide) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/price-guide), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/price-guide)): Market price ranges for 10+ home services across MENA, to check if a quote is fair.
- [Building Materials Price Index](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/materials-price-index) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/materials-price-index), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/materials-price-index)): Current UAE market price ranges for cement, steel, tiles, pipes, paint and more — with a quantity calculator and monthly trend indicators.
- [Renovation Cost Estimator](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/renovation-estimator) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/renovation-estimator), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/renovation-estimator)): Estimate renovation budget by room type, country, and finish quality.
- [Site Inspection Checklist](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/site-inspection-checklist) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/site-inspection-checklist), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/site-inspection-checklist)): Room-by-room site inspection checklist with an exportable PDF report.
- [Paint Calculator](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/paint-calculator) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/paint-calculator), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/paint-calculator)): Calculate paint quantity and cost needed for a room.
- [Tile & Flooring Calculator](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/tile-calculator) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/tile-calculator), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/tile-calculator)): Calculate tiles needed and cost by material — ceramic, porcelain, marble, vinyl, or wood.
- [What Trade Do I Need?](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/trade-quiz) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/trade-quiz), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/trade-quiz)): Two-question quiz that recommends which type of tradesperson to hire for your job.
- [Water Heater Size Guide](https://playingwindow.com/en/tools/water-heater-guide) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/tools/water-heater-guide), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/tools/water-heater-guide)): Right water heater capacity by household size and country.

## Marketplace

- [Find Verified Tradespeople](https://playingwindow.com/en/search) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar/search), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr/search)): Directory of verified pros, filterable by trade and city, across 8 MENA countries.
- [Post a Home Project](https://playingwindow.com/en) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr)): Describe a job and receive quotes from verified tradespeople — free to post.
- [QR Business Card](https://playingwindow.com/en#pro-card) ([AR](https://playingwindow.com/ar#pro-card), [FR](https://playingwindow.com/fr#pro-card)): Verified tradespeople can download a personal QR card as PNG (share on WhatsApp and social) or PDF (print). Scanning the QR opens their public SouqHouse profile.

## Optional

- [Contact](https://playingwindow.com/en/contact)
- [Privacy Policy](https://playingwindow.com/en/legal/privacy-policy)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://playingwindow.com/en/legal/terms)