Retail and business districts served in Praia
Facility First supports locations across Praia’s main retail and business areas, including:
- Plateau and Rua 5 de Julho
- Avenida Amílcar Cabral
- Achada Santo António
- Palmarejo
- Prainha and Quebra Canela
- Sucupira Market
Trades available in Praia
Building Systems: HVAC, EV Charging Stations, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator and Backup Power, Energy Management and Building Controls, Elevator and Escalator Services, Lighting
Life Safety and Security: Fire Protection and Life Safety, Water and Fire Sprinkler Systems, Cameras, Access Control and Alarms, Locksmith
Building Envelope and Structure: Roofing, Building Envelope and Waterproofing, Windows, Glass and Board-Up, Doors, Automatic Doors and Access Control, Loading Dock Equipment and Levelers, Fencing and Gates
Interiors and Finishes: General Maintenance and Handyman, Painting and Drywall, Flooring and Tile, Ceilings and Interior Finishes, Carpentry and Millwork, Signage and Exterior Sign Repair, Low Voltage and Structured Cabling, Commercial Kitchen and Food Equipment
Grounds and Exterior: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Service, Snow and Ice Management, Asphalt, Concrete and Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, Parking Lot Sweeping, Power Washing, Window Cleaning
Cleaning and Environmental: Cleaning and Janitorial, Floor Care, Pest Control, Waste, Hauling and Debris, Environmental and Remediation, Restoration and Disaster Recovery
Projects: General Contractors and Construction, Retail Rollouts and Store Projects
Local considerations in Praia
- Heat, humidity and heavy seasonal rain drive HVAC load, condensation, mold risk and drainage problems, so these are inspected regularly.
- Roofs, gutters and drains are checked before the rainy season.
- Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.
How the program runs in Praia
- Request. Submitted through the platform or by phone, with photos where available.
- Triage. Facility First confirms scope, priority and warranty.
- Dispatch. A vetted provider for the trade in Praia receives the work order.
- Completion. The provider checks in, documents the work with photos and closes out.
- Verification and invoice. The work is checked and invoiced in one format.
Licensed and insured local providers
Regulated trades in Cabo Verde are assigned only to providers who hold the licenses the work requires there, and every provider carries the insurance the program sets.
Security by McCray in Praia
McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in Praia. Sites that need protection during repairs, after a break-in or while a store is closed can be covered under the same program. Security services in Praia
Frequently asked questions
What facility maintenance services are available in Praia?
Every trade Facility First manages is available in Praia, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers on one program.
Can locations in Praia be on the same program as locations in other cities?
Yes. Locations in every market use the same request process, approval limits, reporting and invoice format.
Can security be added for sites in Praia?
Yes. McCray provides security in Praia, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.