Client Testimonials
"We bought our unconverted farmhouse in 2003 and hired an architect to project manage the conversion. In 2006, 1 architect and 2 builders later, the project was still 75% incomplete and we were ready to give up, sell, take the loss on the chin and walk away. Fortunately someone locally suggested that I talk to Tom Butcher and after that everything changed. He took over the whole project managing it for us, starting on time, coming up with good ideas and then designing them for us, working to budget, telling the truth whether it was good news or bad and finishing on schedule. The only difficulties we had were with the existing electrician who was quite unreliable but even that was project managed by Tom for us. Thank you Tom for digging us out of the "Merde", I have no hesitation in recommending you and your team to anyone."
John & Chrissie Griffin
"We bought our property outside Cordes in 1996 and after some initial troublesome dealings with other builders two acquaintances suggested we contact Tom Butcher. Over the succeeding years we have realised how lucky we are to have found him and his team. Each winter we have tackled various building works at our house, some major, some minor, and Tom has always, with a predictably successful outcome, risen to the challenge that each one has presented. He seems to be able to tackle any problem, and has also helped us with matters not remotely connected to building work. Twelve years on and the bulk of the restoration has been completed. We love the end result and a lot of this is due to Tom and Yazmin's wonderful input."
Jonathan Bourne, Tim and Jenny Newsome
"Sarl T E Butcher - Tom and Yazmin - have helped us for the eighteen years that we have owned our house in France. They built our swimming pool (and have maintained and serviced it over the years) they have converted the (originally earth floored) cellar/basement into habitable and sophisticated accommodation they have installed septic tanks and repaired the roof. The great advantage has always been an English speaking 'patron' of French craftsmen - planning on the 'phone from England made easy. Throughout all our dealings with them we have been hugely impressed by their ability to think laterally in order to overcome difficulties and, above all by their dependability, helpfulness and integrity. Recommended without hesitation or reservation."
V + J L West Sussex, England.
"Over the last 8 years that we have been at Aurifat and for the 10 years prior to that with our predecessors, Tom Butcher has worked assiduously with his team, and has converted a ruin into a fine family home. He still comes here regularly whenever there is a need to attend to problems, improvements, the pool, etc., but most importantly comes promptly whenever he has to be contacted. One of the most impressive aspects of Tom's work is that whatever the proposed start date is for any work, one can be assured that work will start on that date. He also follows up properly on all completed work which gives one great peace of mind. His team have all been with him for a number of years and they are knowledgeable, competent and just very nice people. All in all, SARL T E Butcher is the most reliable and well run company that it is possible to imagine." www.aurifat.com
I. and P. Wanklyne - Aurifat Cordes sur Ciel
"We live in England and so when we wanted a pool and new patio (and fosse septique) installed we wanted the builder to be someone we could trust as we would be unable to supervise the work. Tom was recommended to us by a neighbour who had their pool installed by Tom. We met with Tom, discussed our wants and needs (he had lots of ideas and input but did not impose his ideas on us but was receptive to our ideas) and set a date for the following year. True to his word Tom did everything including all the paperwork and liaising especially with the water board. He promised the work would be finished by a certain date and it was. He kept us up to date with events as the work proceeded. Since then he has been a marvel - helping us out with problems in the house and maintaining the wonderful pool - setting it up before we come out in the Summer and closing it down after we leave in the Autumn. I would not consider using any other builder for future work as I am so happy with Tom and trust him to do the best for us. His standard and quality of his work is great - you get what you pay for!"
We would wholeheartedly recommend him. Dr Philip and Mrs Karen Bullen Cordes sur Ciel
"We worked with Tom throughout the 11 years we owned a house near Cordes. He produced a pool, new roofs, converted rubbish restoration of bedroom/bathroom to the highest standard, put in a superb new gate and did various minor works. Always quality and always professional.
Tor Pettersen, 22.05.08
