cooperlola Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Before anybody suggests I do a search, I have gone back to the beginning of '05 and can't find a specific answer - it may well be buried in a thread I haven't tracked down.This morning my builder returned and finished the snagging on our new roof/windows etc. so I'm about to finally settle up with him and pay the amount I've been witholding for this purpose. He is a properly registered and quailfied artisan and the work is great. I know I get a 10 year guarantee on the work (he mentioned this himself anyway) but is it just automatic when I get the receipt? Or should I expect some formal paperwork? I just want to make sure I get everything I need when I pay him my final visit and write out the cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hi CooperlolaYou could take a look at this thread http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/719824/ShowPost.aspx which might help explain a few things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetley Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Ask him for a copy, I'd be interested to know if you get it.....if he told you he has one, then I am sure all is fine.But, you really should ask to see tradesmens insurances and registration cards before you agree to anything.Glad to hear you got everything finished though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I was automatically sent a copy of the insurance document at the devis stage. It has clearly set out in it the terms of the insurance and is stamped and signed by Axa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks all. It's a long-established company and I knew from the architect that he was covered and then when I suggested we do a couple of bits for ourselves, he stressed at the time that he could not cover that under his insurance so I'm very happy all is legit. I will let you all know what happens. Thanks for the link too.This is such a great feeling to know it's finished, I'm going to open some fizz now.[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetley Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 congratulations........enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 We've asked several of our artisans for copies of their decennal. (sp?) Nowadays we ask at the "signing of the devis in blood" ritual but even when we've asked afterwards, there's no problem getting a copy. I must say, though, we've never received a copy without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 ....and if anyone is interested regarding the obligations of the artisans/works the decennale covers, this is a useful site:http://www.conseils-infos-batiment.fr/garanties/decennale.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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