With over 35 years experience in all aspects of the construction / building trade, including running several large developments, a successful contracting business plus a large kitchen / bathroom studio. I can help ensure that your project goes as planned.

Even here in France, we have heard of many people suffering at the hands of cowboy contractors (mostly english), some works taking-over 2 years, and still not finished, some clients paying up front, then being told that the works are finished, on arrival finding that they don't even have a roof, a lot of people have paid large sums up front, then the contractor goes off leaving an unfinished mess and a client with no money to finish the work, last year saw an increase of 500% in the amount of court actions against dodgy contractors, in most cases there is no financial redress.

If you are buying a property in the Cruese region of France that needs major renovation or conversion works, please talk to me before you engage a contractor, it could save of money and grief.

Before you engage a builder here in France you must be aware of the following
All Tradesmen MUST be registered and have valid insurances, employing a unregistered contractor can make you liable to a large fine (up to 50,000 euro's) plus you will have to pay any tax contractor would be liable for on all monies paid by you. Any contract you have could be invalid, you might not be able to have any claim if things go wrong, plus your house insurance could be invalid if you have work done by a unregistered electrician or plumber.

You must get a DEVI (not similar to a UK quote) this is a legally binding agreement, it details the works, costs, amount of deposit {usually 20-30%) the balance is nearly always payable on completion.

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