Cinders1850 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hello everyone,I'm not a regular poster but I drop in from time to time and I've found lots of useful information here.I'm waiting for planning permission to replace old wooden windows with PVC ones but am spoilt for choice (according to pagesjaunes.fr). I was wondering if anyone can recommend an artisan in Charente-Maritime/Deux-Sevres (around the area of St Jean d'Angely/Niort/La Rochelle) who would be able to supply and fit them? Thanks in advance [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We found best value hunting around was Lapeyre - and a 10-year guarantee. The local menuisier then fitted them for us. If you ask a menuisier to supply, the cost will naturally go up. You can order from Lapeyre on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ruffec may be too far inland for you? We used Nord Charente Bois in Ruffec (they do upvc, not just 'bois'). Their prices were very competitive and if they supply and fit you get TVA at 5.5% (usually) on the supply AND fitting. It hardly seems worth doing it yourself.LaPeyre good value too but they use independant fitters so you can't guarantee you'll get good workmanship. There have been some bad reports on this forum. Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollie Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Dont forget your tax allowance for any energy saving windows you install!If you have applied for planning permission, you wont be spoilt for choice of style of window, believe me!!! Biggest mistake we made was invloving the marie, all the french people thought we were mad informing them!! Lollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders1850 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hello again,Thank you all for your responses - it's food for thought. I'm waiting to hear from the Mairie - it seems that the house is near a place of historical interest so I may have to wait for up to two months for permission. Ho hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc17 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Cinders,Don't despair about having to wait a couple of months. The macon i work with was told that his planning application required approval from the Dept of Historical Monuments and he would get an answer by July. Last week full approval was received - four months earlier than expected!With regard to Lapeyre, they are good value but there are concerns about their quality and the point about the fitters is spot-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders1850 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 [quote user="timc17"]Cinders,Don't despair about having to wait a couple of months. The macon i work with was told that his planning application required approval from the Dept of Historical Monuments and he would get an answer by July. Last week full approval was received - four months earlier than expected!With regard to Lapeyre, they are good value but there are concerns about their quality and the point about the fitters is spot-on.[/quote]Yes, sometimes they surprise us when we're least expecting it! Hopefully I won't have much longer to wait for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apero Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Have you looked at Point P, perhaps a little more expensive than Lapeyre. One neighbour of ours used them, very good quality - they chose a local Artisan to fit. Point P came and measured, choice of UPVC or wood.Bon chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCD Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Our house is near St Jean D' Angely and we used a company called Socover (from St Jean) for all our UPVC windows/doors..........excellent service and installation. The guy to speak to is Romain Madeux (speaks English). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders1850 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just back from a weekend in Scotland - thanks for the info Apero and PeterCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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