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Hi I have just registered on the site and this is my first post.
We are considering a house purchase but have discovered termites. We don’t know whether to walk away or if we are being overly fearful. Obviously we would follow recommended treatments but we are seeing so much negative comments regarding supposedly competent contractors who prove unsatisfactory that we don’t know where to start. In addition there seems to be so much in the disclaimer on what couldn’t be checked that we are feeling very nervous about proceeding with this sale. Are we over reacting. Any comments from experienced knowledgeable home owners would be welcome. Thank you.
Hi my post is showing as Sept. 16. This is incorrect. It is Jan. 2019. Sorry just trying to work out how to use the site.
Termite control is mastered by the Americans. They sell termite bait boxes which attract termites to them through a strong pheronome, the termites then return a poison to there main nest. This is usually outside your property. So situate your boxes evenly around the perimeter of your house and refill them with supplied substance every 2 months. You can buy them on ebay , I think there about £30 A box with solution.
I appear to have just inherited a house just outside Lourdes. Problem is I am stuck in Australia for at least next 2 months. Looking for short and long term advice. Short term does anyone know someone (including real estate agents) who could clean the house of spoilables (eg food, generally make sure taps and elecricity is off and put large chain and lock on front gate. Later i may be looking for ongoing help but heres an odd question. Would a large furnished including linen etc home be of use to Ukrainian refugees for 2-3 months or do the negatives outweigh the positives
Good afternoon, if you are buying they will do their findings of termite and asbestos search and losely a structual survey. Anything more indepth you will have to pay for. Regarding the asbestos and termite they have found… get quotes from a reputable contractor and have the estate agent ask them to either knock the quote of the price of the house or get the job done themselves and have all paperwork given to notaire on completion of work. To show confirmation of work carried out.
Hello. Can anyone on this forum please tell me if exterior painters require insurance and/or the 10-year guarantee? Unfortunately, I signed a devis for a painter to clean and then repair the exterior of my house. The cleaning was completed but they kept asking for more money. When I asked if they have insurance or 10-year guarantee, the owner said insurance was not obligatory for painters. I subsequently checked online and this *may be true for interior painters but not exterior. I asked him for reimbursement between the 30% I paid for the entire job (cleaning and repair/paint of the exterior) and the cleaning only, which was the completed job. He hung up on me.
Just in case anyone comes across this thread and the question posed by @mcoady1202 .
@mcoady1202 created her own thread and asked the same question she raises above.
Her question has been answered within that thread…
No need to continue with it here… byee