Terrasier - Foundation work, excavation

Etancheite - Tanking, waterproofing

Coffreur - Shuttering carpenter for Concrete

Cuisiniste - Kitchen fitter

Beton amre - Reinforced concrete work

Alarmiste - Security installer

Maconnerie - Brickwork, stonework etc.

Peintre - Painter

Plaquiste - Plasterboard Fitter

Pisciniste - Swimming pool man

Platrier - Plasterer

Chauffagiste - Heating engineer

Menuisier - General joiner

Plombier - Plumber

Escalieteur - Stair fitter

Electricien - Electrician

Carreleur - Tiler (floors, walls etc)

Charpente - Roofing

Ebeniste - Cabinet maker

EDF - Electricite de France

GDF - Gaz de France

Fosse septique - Septic tank

Fosse - Cess pit

Fourniture et pose - Supply and fix

Devis - Estimate

TTC (Tous Tax Compris) - Includes tax

Hors taxe - Excluding tax