ENGLISH EXPAT GUIDE Helping you find English-speaking services in France: Builders, artisans, plumbers, carpenters and tradesmen
The English Expat Guide is a free directory of businesses and organizations serving the English-speaking expat community in France. We provide these listings as a service to our customers in France. A listing in our directory does not represent an endorsement or recommendation; we encourage you to exercise the same diligence you would dealing with any service provider. You can add your own business to our listings for free using this form.
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A. B. Menuiserie: Joinery service in the Villedieu (50) area including single or double-glazed doors, casement and box-sash windows; Curves, arches, Skirting, architrave and mouldings copied. Available in Oak or other timbers. Tel: 02 33 50 51 47
Alan Walsh: Specialising in kitchens, laminated floors, general carpentry plus fitting of wood and UPVC windows and doors. Based in St. Riquier es Plains (76). Tel: 02 35 97 53 25
All You Need In Wood: Designs and makes virtually anything in wood. Kitchen & Bathroom Furniture, Dining Tables & Chairs, Sideboards,Rustic Oak chunky tables,Book-cases, Vanity Mirrors, Cupboards/Wardrobe. St Charles De Percy (14). Tel: 02 31 66 98 04
Andrew Gale: Offering joinery, carpentry and furniture restoration including antiques. Also bespoke doors and kitchen fitting. Based close to Brecey (50). Tel: 02 33 58 97 85 / 06 83 97 76 05
CGM France: Carpentry and General Property Maintenance. Based in Avrilly Orne (61) Tel: 02 33 37 46 82
Chanteloup: Carpentry & general restoration work. Based in Lamberville Manche (50) Tel: 02 33 56 12 82
Daren Smith Carpenter: Specialising in made to measure windows, doors and staircase. Based in La Bourgneuf la Foret (53). Tel: 02 43 58 08 11 / 06 32 55 80 56
David Truckle: All types of carpentry undertaken within Calvados (14) & Manche (50) Tel: 02 31 09 00 13 / 06 32 08 46 59
DeVille Property Services: Fully registered and insured renovation specialist company based in Mesnil Clinchamps (14), employing only full time staff. Qualified for all aspects of partial or complete renovations, extensions, roofing, plumbing, electricity and carpentry. Tel: 02 31 67 76 90
Elsworth Renovations: Offering all aspects of carpentry from hanging a door to constructing a roof. Please contact for a free, no obligation quotation. Based in St. Georges de Reintembault (35) and covering Manche (50). Tel: 02 99 97 06 49
Entreprise Blandford Carpentry and renovation company based in the southwest corner of The Mayenne and covering departments 53, 44, 49, 35, 50 and 61. Tel: 02 43 06 60 91
Gareth Carro: Carpentry services, installing or repairing doors, windows, kitchens,stairs, skirting boards, flooring. Plaster-boarding and insulation. Outside; construction of shelters, sheds and associated stonework. General household repairs and alterations. Tel: 02 43 05 48 97
Gerard Togher - Carpenter & Joiner: All aspects of carpentry, joinery and renovation work undertaken. Based in Lanlay la Tesson (61), but will cover parts of 14 and 50. Tel: 02 33 66 80 32 / 06 58 80 72 97
Gordon Fry - Cabinetmaker and Architectural Joiner Made to measure windows, doors and staircases plus contemporary and classical furniture. Covering Orne and Calvados from St Pierre La Riviere (61). Tel: 02 33 35 10 60
Hayward Stephen: Roofing carpentry and repairs, flooring, kitchens, replacement windows, doors and shutters plus wood or UPVC, conservatories. Also glass and glazing replacement including double glazing units. Based in Le Mesnil Benoist (14) Tel: 02 31 09 26 54
Iain Collins: Carpenter and Joiner Based in manche (50) Tel: 02 33 59 19 54
J S Carpentry: Fully registered carpenter & joiner offering kitchens & furniture as a speciality. No job too small or too large. From stud work and decking to renovation work. Tel: 02 14 16 14 47
John Edwards Carpentry: Carpenter and joiner based Insigny le Buat (50) specialising in all aspects of wood-related construction and renovation. Tel: 02 33 60 11 74
John Smith Carpentry and Joinery: Over 35 years experience in all aspects of new and renovation carpentry work; From fitting a kitchen to refurbishing ancient properties - no job too demanding. Based in St Hilaire du Harcouet area (50) Tel: 02 33 70 84 88
Julie Lemin Menuiserie: Offering door hanging, window fitting, kitchen worktop and cupboard fitting, floor laying and garden fences. Serving Orne (61) and surrounding areas. Tel: 06 35 97 16 80
La Bigottiere: Experienced, registered and insured English builder based in Orne. All renovation and restoration works undertaken: woodwork, plastering, plumbing, electrical, tiling and colombage. Also covers Calvados, Manche and Mayenne. Tel: 02 33 38 63 35
M & J Jessop Renovation: All aspects of carpentry and roofing work. Full renovation service offered including wood burner installations.Based in Mayenne,will cover 61 Orne. Tel: 02 43 03 86 41
Mark Hannard Carpentry Services: Fully qualified carpenter with 29 years experience. Previous customer references available. Based in St. Vigor des Monts (50). el: 02 33 59 91 79
Mark Syme - Carpentry: Qualified carpenter & fitted kitchen specialist. All aspects of carpentry and joinery undertaken. depts 61 and 14 covered. Work guaranteed for 10 years. Based in Menil Hubert sur Orne (61) Tel: 02 33 66 93 83
Mark Whittaker: Joiner and carpented offering a full range of woodworking skills, based in La Bazouge du Desert (35) Tel: 02 99 97 20 18
Michael Bambridge: Provides all types of carpentry, windows, doors, stairs & kitchens. Phone for a quote. Tel: 02 33 50 40 24 / 06 63 81 46 72
Mick Gladman Carpenter & Joiner: Offering hand made doors, cabinets, kitchen fitting, stud walls, gates etc. Individual bespoke pieces from new or reclaimed timber, plus small works and repair. Based near Vire (14). Website·(new window)View/Print/Share full details Send an e-mailTel: 02 31 68 48 13 / 06 73 09 96 44
Nick Wiltshire: Qualified carpenter specialising in both new & old colombage. Restoration of exterior and interior using traditional methods and materials. Local knowledge for sourcing materials and other trades. Based close to Livarot (14). Tel: 02 31 20 20 98
Nik Dew: Restoration & conservation of woodwork. Based in St Germain sur Ay Manche (50) Tel: 02 33 07 90 83 / 06 16 52 71 17
Normandy Building Services: General builder & carpenter specialising in, kitchens, bathrooms including plumbing and electrics, plus part and complete renovations, stables, and all general building works. Based in La Graverie (14) covering Calvados (14) & Manche (50) Website·(new window)View/Print/Share full details Send an e-mailTel: 02 31 68 91 45 / 06 89 09 25 01
Normandy Interiors: Offering general joinery in Normandy for 20 years; Kitchens, bathrooms, windows, stairs, wardrobes. Bespoke fabrication & fitting service. Based in Bacilly (50). Website·(new window)View/Print/Share full details Send an e-mailTel: 02 33 60 38 89 / 06 63 32 77 71
Paul Thomas Carpentry: Carpenter based near Avranches and serving depts 50, 35, 14, 61. Specialising in timber-frame buildings, garden offices, decks, prefab and bespoke cabins & chalets, children's play structures. Also kitchens, bathrooms and built-in furniture. Tel: 02 33 60 43 39 / 06 86 98 81 68
Phil Mott Carpentry: All aspects of carpentry & joinery undertaken, including windows, doors, kitchens, floors, joists, and roofing. Based close to Gavray (50) Tel: 06 40 46 30 89
Presbytere Chene: Carpenter and joiner offering doors, staircases and other carpentry, plus machining of timber. Based in St. Pierre Tarentaine (14). Tel: 02 31 66 96 10
R M Carpentry: General carpentry. Based Normandy / Brittany / Pays-de-la-Loire borders Tel: 02 33 69 56 81
Ragwood carpentry & joinery: Carpenter & Joiner based in Le Mesnil Opac (50). Tel: 02 33 57 16 98 / 06 06 47 13 79
Reece Hobbs: hand made bespoke stairs made to your requirements in a variety of woods based in Couterne (61). Tel: 02 33 14 06 39
Steve Davies - Menuiserie / Ebiniste: All carpentry & joinery work undertaken: renovations, loft conversions and kitchens, including stud walls and floors. Staircases, doors and windows made and fitted. Based in Allaire (56). Tel: 02 99 71 96 43
Steven Edwards: All types of joinery and building work undertaken, Based in Fontenay (50). Tel: 02 33 49 40 97
Stuart Upton Carpentry: Carpenter & roofer based in St. Christophe de Chaulieu (61) Tel: 02 33 64 89 28 / 06 06 43 52 28
Summit Improvements: Carpenter and joiner based in Chaulieu, Manche (50) Tel: 02 33 50 40 24
Terence Senior: Carpenter based in Le Mesnil Villeman Manche (50) Tel: 02 33 49 58 89
Andrew Daniels Registered general builder. Fully insured. Complete service of all renovation and restoration works,including septic tank installation & ground works, mini digger and dumper hire. 61, 14, 50 and 53. Tel: 06 79 27 45 63
Anglo-French Construction Offers complete renovations, new roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors and staircases.Fully Insured, all work carried out by qualified tradespeople. Tel: 02 33 38 27 30 / 06 02 38 75 02
Aubert Couverture Team of qualified roofers. All roofing work carried out with quality materials, local knowledge and fluent English, with no obligation quotes. Services include new roofs, repairs, Velux windows and guttering. Based in Vassy (14). Tel: 02 31 68 28 11
Bocage Renovations Provides full project management plus stone work, rendering, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, drylining, insulation, floor and wall tiling, flooring and concrete works, septic tanks and filtration beds. Based in Le Tourneur (14). Tel: 02 31 67 62 51
DeVille Property Services: Offers renovation & modernisation including Septic Tanks, Roofing, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Electrics and Plumbing. Fully insured. Based in Mesnil Clinchamps (14) and serving Manche, Calvados & Orne. Tel: 02 31 67 76 90
KG Excavations & Plant Hire Preparation for and installation of all types of fosses septiques systems. Prompt service, quality & reliability at competitive prices. All works fully guaranteed. Based in Sourdeval (50) covering 50, 14 & 61. Tel: 02 33 59 91 73 / 06 50 58 94 49
La Bigottiere Highly experienced, reliable, registered & insured English builder based in Orne. All Renovation & Restoration works undertaken - woodwork, plastering, plumbing, electrical, tiling and colombage. Also covers Calvados, Manche and Mayenne. Tel: 02 33 38 63 35
Mantilly Construction Personal service to resolve all groundwork issues All works fully guaranteed, Based in Mantilly (61). Speak to John. Tel: 02 33 30 08 43 / 06 30 14 29 59
Nicholls Renovations Long established roofing and building company. Re-roofs and repairs, slate, tile, dormers, Velux, chimneys & gutters. Also full or part renovations, with pride in our high standards and quality of workmanship, including full 10 year guarantee. Tel: 02 33 90 62 19
Normandy Building Services: General builder & carpenter for kitchens, bathrooms including plumbing and electrics, plus complete renovations, stables, and all general building works. Based in La Graverie (14) covering Calvados (14) & Manche (50) Tel: 02 31 68 91 45 / 06 89 09 25 01