English Builders in France are usually used by English clients because of the problem of communication with French Artisans.

If you are English, I should really say British- i’m sorry, and have decided to employ an English/British Builder, it would certainly be a good idea if the builder is registered and insured.

I have used the word English because of the link with the language rather than a regional definition. I will try to use the word British where appropriate.

If the builder is registered he will have a Siret N°.

Any registered builder will give you his Siret N° on his quote and will not feel offended if you ask about his credentials.

If you would like to check the builders’ credentials there is a web-site you can use.

www.manageo.fr

On this site you can click on ‘Recherchez une Entreprise’ and you have the option of searching under various categaries.

You can use any of the following to find out whether the builder is registered with the Chambres de Métiers:

1. Raison Sociale …….this is the name of the company

2. N° Siren ……… please note this is not the same number as the Siret N°. The Siren N° is usually only the first nine numbers of the Siret N°.

3. Dirigeant……. Name of the Boss.

4. N° de tel……. telephone number.

When you fill in any one of these pieces of information, you will receive the name and address of the person if they are registered.

This site does not give you what the person or company is registered to do but it does tell you if they are registered.

It’s very easy to use and at least gives a small piece of mind.

If you fill in the telephone number, for instance, and nothing comes up, try using a different criteria for your search. Perhaps the telephone number you have been given was not the same number as was given to the Chambres de Métires when the company was registered.

Perhaps try searching the company’s name and also the Siren N° in two separate searches.

My advice is find a builder who is registered and insured.

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1. Competence for the job
2. Price
3. Ability to communicate
4. Quality of finish
5. (…)

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English Builders in France
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