How to Find Reliable Services and Specialists in Syria

Finding a reliable specialist is often difficult. Whether you need a plumber, electrician, construction worker, cleaner, tutor, mechanic or technician, you want someone who is available, experienced and located near you.

People often search for services through Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, Telegram channels or personal recommendations. However, information can be scattered, outdated or difficult to find again.

Sham Market helps users search for services and specialists in one organised marketplace.

1. Clearly define what you need

Before contacting a specialist, describe your problem as clearly as possible.

For example, you may need:

• Plumbing repair
• Electrical work
• Air-conditioning maintenance
• Appliance repair
• Construction or renovation
• Painting and decoration
• Cleaning services
• Moving and transportation
• Car repair
• Computer or phone repair
• Tutoring and language lessons
• Beauty services
• Photography and event services
• Translation services
• Legal or business assistance

A clear request helps you find the right professional faster and reduces unnecessary communication.

2. Search by category and location

When looking for a service, pay attention to the specialist’s location.

You can search for professionals in:

• Damascus
• Aleppo
• Homs
• Latakia
• Tartus
• Daraa
• Idlib
• Other Syrian cities and governorates

A specialist located near you may be able to respond faster and charge less for transportation.

If you live outside Syria, you can also search for a specialist before travelling or ask someone you trust to communicate with the service provider on your behalf.

3. Read the advertisement carefully

A good service advertisement should explain what the specialist does and where they work.

Pay attention to:

• The type of service
• The city and area
• Experience and specialisation
• Working hours
• Availability
• Photos of previous work
• Estimated prices
• Contact information
• Whether the specialist works alone or as a company

Avoid relying only on a short description such as “I do everything.” The more specific the advertisement is, the easier it is to understand whether the professional matches your needs.

4. Ask important questions before arranging a visit

Before inviting a specialist to your home or workplace, ask several practical questions.

You can ask:

• Have you worked on a similar problem before?
• How much will the visit or inspection cost?
• Is transportation included?
• What is the estimated total price?
• Are materials included?
• How long will the work take?
• Do you provide any guarantee?
• When are you available?
• Can you send photos of similar work?
• What payment method do you accept?

Do not be afraid to ask for a clear estimate. A professional should be able to explain what the price includes.

5. Compare several specialists

Do not always choose the first person who responds.

Compare two or three offers based on:

• Experience
• Price
• Location
• Availability
• Quality of previous work
• Communication
• Materials used
• Estimated completion time

The cheapest offer is not always the best choice. A very low price may mean that the specialist uses low-quality materials or does not include important parts of the work.

6. Check previous work and recommendations

If possible, ask the specialist to show examples of previous work.

For construction, renovation, decoration, cleaning or repair services, photos can help you understand the quality of the work.

You may also ask whether the specialist has previous customers who are willing to provide a recommendation.

However, remember that photos and recommendations should not replace clear communication and personal judgment.

7. Agree on the details before work begins

Before the specialist starts working, agree on the main details:

• The exact work to be completed
• The total or estimated price
• The materials to be used
• The expected completion date
• The payment schedule
• Possible additional costs
• Responsibility for damage or unfinished work

For larger projects, it is better to write the agreement in messages or in a simple written document. This helps both sides remember what was agreed.

8. Follow basic safety rules

When inviting someone you do not know to your home, take reasonable precautions.

You should:

• Tell a family member or trusted person about the visit
• Arrange the meeting during a suitable time
• Avoid sending large amounts of money before work begins
• Do not share unnecessary personal information
• Keep important documents and valuables in a safe place
• Ask for the specialist’s full name and contact information
• Stop communication if the person behaves aggressively or suspiciously

Sham Market helps people find each other, but users should independently evaluate specialists, prices, documents and the quality of the service.

9. How specialists can find more customers

If you provide a service, Sham Market can help you present your work to people who are already looking for a specialist.

A useful advertisement should include:

• A clear title
• The exact type of service
• The city and areas you cover
• Your experience
• Photos of previous work
• Available working hours
• Approximate prices, if possible
• A direct contact method

For example, instead of writing “Available for work,” write:

“Professional electrician in Damascus — home wiring, lighting installation and electrical fault repair.”

A detailed advertisement attracts more serious customers and reduces repeated questions.

10. How Sham Market helps users

Through Sham Market, users can:

• Search for services by category
• Find specialists in different Syrian cities
• Compare several offers
• Contact professionals directly
• Publish their own service advertisement
• Promote a small business
• Find local workers and independent specialists
• Search from Syria or from abroad

Sham Market is designed to make the search process more organised than scattered social media posts and temporary chat messages.

Find the right specialist with Sham Market

Whether you need an urgent repair, a construction team, a private tutor or a professional service, Sham Market helps you begin your search in one convenient place.

Search for a specialist, compare available offers or publish your own service advertisement for free.

Sham Market — the Syrian marketplace at your fingertips.