takaerao Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 We are looking for a structural engineer in the Ax les Thermes, ariege area, we are contemplating a house, but there are a few cracks and possibly chimney problem, but they keep suggesting that we get a roofer or an architect. We are used to getting a structural engineer to check such faults. Can anyone recommend a thorough engineer and what is the going rate for a structural report? Thanking you all for your help as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Surely, your best bet is a professional, qualified, registered and insurance bonded surveyor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 But I thought that that Metier did not exist (or at least was not recognised) in France.Thats what a "Brit bloke on the ferry" told me when I asked him how he managed to register to work as a surveyor (in France) despite by his own admission not having had any training, qualifications or experience other than having owned two or three houses in the past.He said that as the profession did not exist in France he had been advised that he didn't need any qualifications to carry out the trade.He hitched a lift across the channel from me as his old van had finally expired on the autoroute just short of Boulogne, I have his business card somewhere but I somehow don't feel confident to recommend him to the OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takaerao Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 It is amazing that there is no such profession, for any engineers looking on, there is a huge opportunity awaiting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 If what he was telling me was true.I think he was just a down on his luck, recently divorced, bitter, etc chancer working on the black for anyone gullible enough. He didn't even speak French although for "green" newcomers that may have been to his advantageHowever I think there may have been some truth in what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 [:)]In the absence of your english preference for a surveyor, you could do what the locals suggested we did and get a local large building company for an opinion and even better a devi for rectifying the problems; this could also help you in your negotiation.We were lucky and were recommended to an english speaking French builder (who assured us that the problem was not serious) gave us a fixed price devi and after we had bought the house carried out the work.If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience…Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of recycling it. But trust me on the sunscreen[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Or, as well as the sunscreen, you could try these..........http://www.surveyors-en-france.com/regions.htmlOr even these http://www.surveyorsinfrance.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takaerao Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks Gluestick, I have taken note of these sites and read they seem to be what i am after. I am going to contact right now. Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 If it was you winding me up then Robin (ass opposed to now) where did I drop you off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 You sound like you are having a bad evening, Mate.Remember the time Chris H was there too?Worth going back to that, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 My meds appear to be working....I'd recommend serotonin to anybody...I think? How does one know if they're working or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Glad to hear it, Mate.It sounded like time to call the French equivalent of the Samaritans! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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