How it works
Your project, step by step
From the first contact to the end of the work, this is how a project with us unfolds.
Step 1 of 6
Getting to know each other
You tell us about your project by phone or with the contact form.
We talk it through simply, to understand what you would like and see whether we can help.
Worth thinking about: Write down your ideas and your budget or time constraints, and keep photos or examples you like close at hand.
Step 2 of 6
Visit and measurements
On site, we look at the walls, the floors, the access and anything else that may matter for the work.
The measurements taken that day are the basis of the quote.
Worth thinking about: If you can, clear the areas concerned a little so that we can measure accurately.
Step 3 of 6
The quote
The quote is free. It details the materials, the making or supply, and the fitting.
Take the time to read it. If anything is unclear, we will gladly explain it.
Worth thinking about: Feel free to ask for an alternative, for example with another wood or another finish.
Step 4 of 6
The order
You send us back the signed quote.
We agree together on a period for the fitting, depending on making or delivery times.
Worth thinking about: Think about which dates suit you, and let us know if access to your home is limited on certain days.
Step 5 of 6
Making or sourcing
Furniture and wooden joinery are made in our workshop in Joncy.
PVC or aluminium windows, roller shutters, gates and garage doors are ordered from our partner manufacturers.
Worth thinking about: We keep you informed if a date has to change.
Step 6 of 6
Fitting and handover
On the agreed day, we fit everything in your home.
At the end, we go round together to check that everything suits you, and we give you useful care advice.
Worth thinking about: This is the right time to ask all your questions. No question is too small.
Preparing your project
A few simple pointers to help you think it through before contacting us. We will talk it all over together anyway.
Windows and doors
- PVC needs little maintenance and insulates well. Aluminium allows slim frames and large glazed openings. Wood has a lot of charm but needs some maintenance.
- Double glazing suits most houses. Reinforced glazing can be useful against noise, near a road, or for security.
- In a renovation fit, the new window is fitted on the old frame, which is quicker. In a full replacement, everything is removed: this keeps more light but needs some making good around the opening.
- Before the quote, think about which way each window should open and which colour you would like, inside and outside.
Furniture, wardrobes and kitchens
- Start from how it will be used: what you want to store, who will use it, and at what height.
- Solid wood is warm and easy to repair. Panels, melamine-faced or veneered, are more stable and more affordable.
- For the finish, varnish, oil or paint, we discuss it together according to the use and the style of the room.
- For a kitchen, note where the water supply, the sockets and the appliances you are keeping are located.
Wooden floors
- Solid wood flooring can be sanded several times and lasts a very long time. Engineered flooring has a layer of wood on a stable base. Laminate imitates wood, and it is affordable and hard-wearing.
- Depending on the subfloor and the flooring chosen, it is nailed, glued or floated on an underlay.
- The subfloor must be dry, flat and clean. If you have underfloor heating, let us talk about it first, as not every floor is suitable.
- OSB boards are used as flooring in lofts or as a base under another floor covering.
Shutters, gates and garage doors
- Hinged wooden shutters keep the charm of a façade. Roller shutters are convenient every day and come in manual or motorised versions.
- For a driveway gate, the choice between swing and sliding depends mainly on the space available and the slope of the drive.
- A sectional garage door opens up towards the ceiling and frees the space in front of the garage. A roller garage door takes up very little room under the ceiling.
- If you are thinking of a motor, plan for a power supply nearby.
Contact
A question before you start?
Call us or write to us, and we will be glad to answer.