At last !!! After having been a victim of Cowboy Builders and although I accept full responsibility for having took the risk taking on « So called Builders » from back in England (big mistake), revenge seems imminent… As I heard recently from a very reliable source, that the increasing number of British Builders Vans and Wagons passing through the ports and D.I.Y. establishments in France “hasn’t gone unoticed by neither French builders and in turn the relevant authorities who are now beginning to act. Apparently, there are spot checks taking place at various well known Builders/D.I.Y. suppliers and for those who think they can escape behind the language barrier FORGET IT, the source of my information comes from one of the registered interpreters being provided to ensure prosecution and confiscation of vehicles is carried out efficiently. Fortunately, I can rub my hands with glee as these people causing such misery to home owners like myself, are finally being seriously penalised… Unfortunately, for the home owners using these Cowboys, THEY ALSO, stand to be prosecuted for complicity. In short the mistakes I made were, not insisting on a written Estimate and paying cash for part of the work – result – unfinished shabby workmanship and not a leg to stand on, as they escape all French control - that's to say - no come back and au revoir...
