[Name for Mole Catchers]

What is the name of the trade or profession that covers mole catching, that I can use to find someone via PagesJaunes to help with my infestation.?

Many thanks

[What to do with 300+ Molehills?]

The garden is a little over an acre, but most of the molehills are adjacent to open fields, and some are very large, and are something like 75cm square, but then they have had the garden to themselves since mid December, only about 100 to go lol.

[What to do with 300+ Molehills?]

Just returned to our French house after 5 months and found in excess of 300 molehills.... where there are a number in excess of 25cm high..

My question is do I barrow all the soil away, or do I rake it over the garden from whence it came?

Then the war will begin...

Many thanks

[Dispute With Builder regarding 'extras']

He has already been paid more than 35000 Euros. The areas in dispute are for work not completed, work completed but not meeting building regs ( fosse vent fixed under the eaves and not in free air ) and for alleged 'extra ' work, which was never agreed to nor signed for.

Since July I have tried to engage him in writing, detailing all of my observations, I have sent 5 letters, most of which have been recorded, though none of my issues have been answered, he has simply adopted a bully boy approach.

What more could I be expected to do?, let's hope a court recognises I have tried to resolve the issue, whilst he has not.

[Dispute With Builder regarding 'extras']

As he appears to want me to take the issue to court, can anyone recommend an english speaking lawyer in Dept 16? or thereabouts?

[Dispute With Builder regarding 'extras']

To give you some idea of the arbitary nature of his claims for extras, for example

Relocating the fosse vent pipe. This move was a prerequisite to cutting a huge hole in the fabric of the building for new porte fenetres...how can it be 'extra', the porte fenetre could not have been installed without moving the pipe.

Charging 'extra' for skirting tiling. All of the original tiled floors had tiled skirting, the new kitchen floor is a direct like for like replacement, this was clear when trhe devis was signed.

He installed my woodburner, and is charging for 'extra' pipework. This is despite agreeing with him the lengths of pipework required and all of the necessary bends etc. all of which I provided.

Also remember I have written to him 3 times, asked him to justify the extras, and with regard to the additional pipework said that if he could provide me with receipts for the pipework I would consider paying. Guess what, I haven't had any response other than pay up or we go to court

[Dispute With Builder regarding 'extras']

I am currently in dispute with a local english builder, over alleged 'extras'.

These alleged 'extras' were never discusssed, no price ever agreed upon, nor any addendum to the devis ever signed stating I accepted this work as extra.

I have been in touch with the CLCV, who pointed me to this document http://www.facture-devis.fr/devis-mentions-obligatoires.html ( the note called 'Important', is, dare I say it, the important bit!

My questions are

1. Is a devis, written in English, enforceable under French Law?

2. From the above document my understanding is that artisans are required to discuss, and obtain a signed agreement from the client for any additional work prior to the work being completed. Therefore as this was not done, can I legally refuse payment?

Any comments would be helpful.

[Health Care providers]

The information re April that I have received from my broker lists a Policy entitled  Premier Euro, which offers 3 levels of cover

Niveau 1 , 2 and 3. I have hard copy documentation with a price list that I could scan and email anyone who maybe interested.

Alan

[Health Care providers]

Also see www.april.fr