The team of independant artisans that I work with have all lived and worked in the region. They have many years of experience dealing with different materials, architectural designs and traditional methods of restoring houses in the Limoux and Haute Vallee region.
Most of the Limoux region's buildings are of stone but each sub-region and village historically used local quarries; many of these quarries are still in operation and the subtle changes of stone colour can be observed from village to village.
I was asked to assist many of these artisans due to the language problems between the artisans and their clients; hence this team has now been formed to create an all round property service to those with properties in the Limoux and Haute Vallee area. Personally, I have had property here for almost 8 years and initially knew the team as friends.
We are all registered under the French tax regime and therefore offer a professional service but at reasonable rates. We prefer to price our services to give our clients value for money and grow our client base on recommendations. I had a lot of work carried out on one of my properties by another local builder but have since realised the difference in cost issues and paid double than was really necessary.
Each one is vetted for the quality of their work and their estimates are given attention to detail. If they are over what we consider 'a reasonable cost' then the artisan in question is asked to re-sharpen their pencil whilst we look for others who can give a competitive quote, before putting the final costs to the clients. All stages of the renovation can be catered for, from purchasing the roof tiles to interior finishings such as tiling and antique baths.
Each estimate can be translated into English. Plans are drawn up by each artisan for their work with large projects. For those clients who do not live permanently in the region, work can be carried out with a report sent and I work as a 'go-between' for clients helping out with the language difficulties.
References can always be provided.
To contact us please e-mail: limoux-renovations@tiscali.fr
