BUILDERS - CRAFTSMEN - ARTISANS in the LANGUEDOC
Builders
in the Languedoc, like anywhere else, are a breed unto themselves.
The usual words of caution apply:
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Always establish whether your builder has the necessary paperwork:
does he have a SIRET n° first off? Is he declared with the
Chambre de Métiers as a bona fide craftsman? Can he guarantee
you la 'décennale', a ten-year guarantee on structural work
carried out? If in doubt a quick ring to the local Mairie
or Chambre de Métiers should sort it out.
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Once you have your man (or woman) then you've got to agree
on what's to be done. Don't be afraid to draw up an agreement
in writing; make plans and have the builder counter-sign
them. Above all make sure you agree on a price and a finish
date before starting. If it's a construction company that
you're dealing with you should even write in a penalty clause
whereby they pay you if the finish date is overrun.
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In general, French builders will be cheaper than 'English'
ones: you're paying extra for being able to speak English
with them. Get at least 5 quotes for every job before you
choose.
Languedoc
property maintenance (English
builders in the Hérault)
Languedoc
Builders (English builders in Fitou)
Trouver
un Artisan (French site for finding the craftsman you need)
Marc
Sanchez (general buiding work - based in Mazamet)
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