dixiechopper

[quote user="BJSLIV"]As statee it is normal for the Consuel inspection to be requested by the installing electrician. In fact the larger fims are able to self-certify their own work , hence no inspection.[/quote]   This is no longer the case. Everything goes through the consuel. No more self cert. Sorry.......

We tend to forget the original questions at times, sorry. I am an electrician and my charges are 30 euros an hour and between 200 and 250 per day. Customer provides materials.  

Mentioning people working on the black, i met a guy yesterday, he works on the black and he charges more than i do.....   How do you work that out?

The rant was aimed at nobody in particular, apologies for it coming across that way, but i am constantly faced with the English wanting something done for nothing. Basically, the chambre de metiers advised me on how much my hourly rate should be. If all us artisans are on a level playing field with regards to costs, then you win jobs by your standard of work. Too many of the (sorry to use the term but) "2nd home holidayers" love the cheap patch things up workers, but these repairs only last a few months and it ends up as false economy. If i do a job, it is guaranteed for 10 years, but people have to pay the price. My insurance isnt cheap and neither are the stupidly high cotisation charges that the government have in place. (They are trying to put us all out of business and make us work for companies) But we need a bit of straight talk here. If you are not happy with a quote/devis, go and get another one, and another until you are happy with the price. The problem also is that many artisans, both french and english have too much work on, so they can afford to over quote on devis, because one in ten people will just say yes to a high priced job to get the work done.  

I am an artisan in 66 and i get fed up with the english constantly moaning about how much it costs to get work done. Why dont you 2nd home holiday makers live here full time and try to make a living? I think you would be in for a rude awakening. If you are not happy with the price on the devis, dont get the work done. Do it yourself....

Okay, my dog needs flea and tick treatment 24 - 48 hours before arrival into the UK. I live in Arles sur Tech, so if en route to the motorway, i stopped at the vets we use in Villelongue dels monts at 9 am for his treatment. Travelled on up to Dijon, stopped over night and then continued the next day for a tunnel crossing at 8pm. He will be allowed into the country. (hopefully) I presume i am correct in  this as the breeder of my dog works for Defra in  the UK and she cant wait to see him again as he is so lovely.! If someone knows different, as they usually do, please let me know. Thanks  

Hello folks, we are new to this forum. The wife, the puppy and myself are moving to the 66 region in late November, and we are looking for a 6 - 12 month let. Can't seem to find much on t'internet can any of you folks already out there help? Thanks