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Old Sep 26th 2019, 5:22 pm
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Can anyone recommend an English-speaking builder that can come and assess a damp problem in a house I recently viewed? The estate agent showing me the property said he knows someone who could come and take a look at it but I am very wary of doing that.

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Old Sep 26th 2019, 9:40 pm
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If this group cannot help you then perhaps a local facebook group such as https://www.facebook.com/groups/1024441644273711/

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Old Sep 27th 2019, 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Yorkshire Princess
Can anyone recommend an English-speaking builder that can come and assess a damp problem in a house I recently viewed? The estate agent showing me the property said he knows someone who could come and take a look at it but I am very wary of doing that.

Thanks.
Why not ask a Spanish builder and use an interpreter?
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Old Sep 28th 2019, 5:35 am
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Thanks for the post jonboy.
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Originally Posted by snikpoh
Why not ask a Spanish builder and use an interpreter?
I don't know any Spanish builders either!
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I don't know any Spanish builders either!
Ask in the local carpenteria and local bars ,the locals will know some one we use local Spanish builders and have no problems at all
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I don't know any Spanish builders either!
I have always asked my neighbours for recommendations.

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Old Sep 28th 2019, 11:28 am
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Originally Posted by el collado kid
Ask in the local carpenteria and local bars ,the locals will know some one we use local Spanish builders and have no problems at all
I'll bear it in mind. Thanks for the post.
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I believe that Lee Roy MerlinĀ“s in Gandia has a board where tradesmen can put their business cards. Many of the staff there speak English so maybe they could recommend someone.

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Originally Posted by Rosemary
I believe that Lee Roy MerlinĀ“s in Gandia has a board where tradesmen can put their business cards. Many of the staff there speak English so maybe they could recommend someone.

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Thanks Rosemary. I haven't been to Leroy Merlin yet but hopefully soon I'll be off to buy some garden furniture!
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You could try asking in Cafe Oliva in Oliva, just round the corner from the town hall.
It's British owned and predominately frequented by Brits some of whom are or will recommend builders.
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