Those who have followed this blog would have become familiar with my up down relationship with Schwoererhaus France run by Claudio Ungaro. Well triggered by a post on the “Maison et Bois” discussion group I looked at the site of Schwoererhaus.fr and saw that Claudio no longer works for or with Schwoerer.  So in spite of my concerns I wish him the best in what ever he does next and perhaps he will learn no to attempt to do too much and become overloaded.  Not sure where this leaves me, though!

At long last we are able to move to the next stage of developments with Schwoerer having at long last received a reply to my letters and emails and corrected and correct list of components and additions to the house.  They have agreed to waive all charges for the extras that we thought were included and the new charge of 2500€ has been reduced to 1250€ so we decided not to prolong the agony and say everything was OK.  So, keeping my fingers crossed, I have sent an email saying that we are ready to sign the contract variation.

Since the last post we have also signed a contract with the local “terrassier” or public works man, a certain Daniel Joyeux.  He was more expensive by 30% than the others but he is at least closer.  Lets hope that he delivers as contracted in January. The concrete raft has been given to Alain Galbois who is highly rated, but very busy in the local area.

If it all the works come in on schedule and to price then we will have completed the raft by the end of February next year and it would have cost just over 26 000 euros.

It just remains for me to complete the connections to the water and telephone and dig the trenches to connect the mains drainage and lay the land drainage pipes.  Talking of mains drainage the works are progressing on the installation of the mains drainage along the road approaching the property.  The only problem being that they are having to work at 4 metres and as they dig the trench is filling up with water.

Still no news on the insurance for the digger, just a demand for payment for this years dues!