At Artisan Central, we’re all about prevention – getting on top of things now, so you can cosy up ‘chez vous’ throughout the Winter, knowing you've done everything you can to keep your home warm and safe.
Everything you need to know about finding a tradesperson in France, who you can trust, from what documents they should be able to show you before starting any work, to the final invoice.
What does ‘CONSUEL’ mean? CONSUEL is the acronym for Comité National pour la Sécurité des Usagers de l’Électricité (which, for anyone still learning French, translates as ‘National Committee for the…
With wood burning appliances becoming more and more efficient, the ancient French tradition of ‘affouage’ – which gives individuals the right to gather wood from a local forest - is…
Say the word ‘artisan’ to someone in the UK and they’ll think you're about to try and sell them an expensive loaf of bread from a ‘boutique’ bakery. Come to…
Paul Wilkins writes about the importance of decennale insurance for artisans working in France. Before moving to France I was a self employed electrician in the UK. When I registered…
Did you know that when your customers embark on home improvements and renovations, they can claim support for their project? The information is sometimes difficult to procure and then there…
Written for Artisan Central by Member Patrick Law of Patrick Transports based in Brittany. We all know the warnings about using unregistered trades, after all, Artisan Central was set up…
What are the advantages of UPVC Units compared to their timber counterparts? Artisan Central member Carl Hewson of Lion Rouge says there are many to consider…. I am often asked…
A guide to French drainage by Jenny Bowman from Brittany Architectural Services. If it’s not been through your body, I don’t want it in my system! The sign that should…
