Well that was a bit of a shocking phone call!
There was no paperwork, no inspection, no photographs just a chat on the phone with some figures from our builder with a cost to repair and …

In the grand scheme of things with the damage and loss of life these large storms in France have caused we’ve got to think of ourselves as very lucky. This time we got away with …

As you’re all very aware by now I like things to be clear, precise and accurate. I don’t care if it’s a quote, a set of drawings i really like my information to be clear, …

With Christmas coming it’s time to spend a few days getting the house ready for the winter and the work we have planned for the coming months. Today was about setting the week up so it’s …

Well FINALLY we have got somewhere.
If you remember our first set of blog posts from Feb 13th about the storm damage (here, here & gallery here) from this point it’s been like pushing water up …

We know it’s been a frustrating few weeks with not a lot of news and posts but we promise it’s not because we’ve forgotten about you it’s just everything ground to an unexpected halt. We’ve …

Well the photos are in and the damage assessed and here are some images for you. We have an insurance assessor coming to the house the week beginning March 9th when we’ll be over there …

The weekend rush to the house produced some news both good and bad but none of it terrible which was a big plus.
The house and the grange have both suffered damage from the storm. For …

Just wanted to bring you some news and some photographs of what unexpectedly happen.
I am now tonight (Friday 13th Feb) booked on the late ferry to drive to the house and inspect any damage, but …

As with all houses in France the chimney must be cleaned every year and a certificate issued if you are going to live in the property or your house insurance isn’t valid. Well our house …