Your French Home Looked After.
from €5:99/month
Looking after your home in France.
Chabanais, Charentes - South West France
🇬🇧 English-speaking
20+ years experience
Photo reports after visits
Locally based in Chabanais
Hi I'm Dave Parker. Whether you own a second home you visit a few times a year, or you live here and need a qualified English-speaking tradesman, we can help you to look after your property in the Charentes, Haute-Vienne, Deux-Sèvres, and Limousin the way a trusted neighbour would.
Maison Watch
Your trusted local contact
🔑 Choose your Maison Care plan
Whether you need simple keyholding or more comprehensive property care, start with the level of support that suits you.
Peace of mind, while you're away
Insurance can help when something goes wrong. But it can't pop round to check your property after a storm, spot an obvious leak or let a tradesperson in when you're back in the UK. That's where having someone local makes all the difference.
With Maison Care, you'll have a trusted local contact who knows your property, understands your arrangements and can help you deal with the practicalities of owning a home in France.
Enjoy your French home, even when you're not here.
€5.99/mo
Everything in Maison Care PLUS 2 of these services;
✓ Arranging fuel delivery (e.g oil/wood)
✓ Arrangement of fosse servicing & emptying
✓ Organising chimney sweep - Keeping your house insurance valid
✓ Arranging boiler servicing - to validate insurance & warranties
✓ BONUS: Gardening lawns, edges and weeding. Up to 2 hrs per visit included (large gardens priced separately).
✓ BONUS: 2 Day Arrival Package: arrive to a clean, aired, warm, well-stocked home on the first day of your holiday.
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
You can add any of these for a bespoke package. ENQUIRE HERE...
For individual property projects, see below to renovate your beautiful French home.
The winter visit alone checking pipes before a hard freeze is typically worth more than the whole year's fee.
All plans are annual contracts with benefits renewing each year and the option to upgrade at any time.
for your first 3 months
Then 28.99/month
Maison Watch includes 3 scheduled property visits at a time of year that suits you, plus an emergency call-out, giving you peace of mind that your home is being looked after while you’re away.
✓ Key holding included
HOme introduction - getting to know you and yor home... ??
✓ Property visits, including photos.
✓ Comprehensive seasonal checklist: leaks, damp, pipework, garden, security and more.
✓ Photo report emailed after every visit.
✓ Meter readings on request.
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
Everything in Maison Watch PLUS
foryour first 3 months then 89 month.
6 visirs smart and on demand.✓ Up to 5 SMART VISITS - ON DEMAND additional visits: because visits are not always about a calendar; they're about protecting what matters when disaster strikes. including:
- Smart Visits: we will visit during storms, winter freezes, wildfires, reports of area break-ins or other natural disasters.
This is the kind of care that would cost you sleepless nights, flights, missed work & lots of stress.
- Visits on demand: such as for deliveries or specific checks.
✓ Priority response within 24 hours to urgent issues (work chargeable separately).
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
Maison Care
Maison Complete
Includes Smart Visits & On Demand
€19.99/mo
59/mo
€417/mo
Full / Your Property Management
For less than car finance, we'll take care of your beautiful home.
For less than an energy bill.
Your English-speaking concierge service in France
for your first 3 months
Then €8.99/month
Peace of Mind, All Year
A simple, affordable way to establish a trusted local contact for your French property.
Includes:
✓ Secure keyholding and agreed access arrangements.
✓ An initial property introduction to get to know you and your home.
✓ Coordination of access for tradespeople by arrangement at standard rates.
✓ Access to additional property visits at our standard rates.
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
Property visits, emergency attendance, repairs and other work are charged separately.
Maison Watch
3 self scheduled visits per year: Peace of Mind, All Year
Your Home, Always Watched
Year-Round Property Peace of Mind
Regular Visits, Reliable Reassurance
Your Home, Our Watch
🔑 The Key Safe - Free of charge (normally 216€)
We hold your key securely and act as your named local emergency contact. No monthly fee. Any visit or callout is billed at our standard rate. Upgrade anytime or use our ad-hoc or paygo services. The right starting point if you're not sure what you'd want. Upgrading takes one phone call.
Peace of mind, while you're away
Insurance can help when something goes wrong. But it can't pop round to check your property after a storm, spot an obvious leak or let a tradesperson in when you're back in the UK.
That's where having someone local makes all the difference.
With Maison Care, you'll have a trusted local contact who knows your property, understands your arrangements and can help you deal with the practicalities of owning a home in France.
Enjoy your French home, even when you're not here.
Your English-speaking concierge service in France
£59/mo
Everything in Maison Care PLUS 2 of these services;
✓ Arranging fuel delivery (e.g oil/wood)
✓ Arrangement of fosse servicing & emptying
✓ Organising chimney sweep - Keeping your house insurance valid
✓ Arranging boiler servicing - to validate insurance & warranties
✓ BONUS: Gardening lawns, edges and weeding. Up to 2 hrs per visit included (large gardens priced separately).
✓ BONUS: 2 Day Arrival Package: arrive to a clean, aired, warm, well-stocked home on the first day of your holiday.
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
You can add any of these for a bespoke package.
For individual property projects, see below to renovate your beautiful French home.
€69/mo
The winter visit alone checking pipes before a hard freeze is typically worth more than the whole year's fee.
All plans are annual contracts with benefits renewing each year and the option to upgrade at any time.
Maison Watch includes scheduled property visits at a time of year that suits you, plus an emergency call-out, giving you peace of mind that your home is being looked after while you’re away.
✓ Key holding included
HOme introduction - getting to know you and yor home... ??
✓ Property visits, including photos.
✓ Comprehensive seasonal checklist: leaks, damp, pipework, garden, security and more.
✓ Photo report emailed after every visit.
✓ Meter readings on request.
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
Everything in Maison Watch PLUS
✓ Up to 5 additional visits: because visits are not always about a calendar; they're about protecting what matters when disaster strikes. including:
- Smart Visits: we will visit during storms, winter freezes, wildfires, reports of area break-ins or other natural disasters.
This is the kind of care that would cost you sleepless nights, flights, missed work & lots of stress.
- Visits on demand: such as for deliveries or specific checks.
✓ Priority response within 24 hours to urgent issues (work chargeable separately).
✓ BONUS: Monthly local newsletter
Maison Care
Maison Complete
Includes Smart Visits & On Demand
£139/mo
€162/mo
£359/mo
€417/mo
Full / Your Property Management
For less than car finance, we'll take care of your beautiful home.
For less than an energy bill.
For the cost of a phone bill, keep your house safe - less than a meal out.
What's included, let's compare?
Insurance is one thing. Peace of mind is another.
Your insurance may help when something goes wrong. But who checks your home while you're away?
Who notices a potential leak? Who can visit after a storm? Who can let a local tradesperson in when something needs attention?
Maison Care gives you a trusted local contact, so you don't have to manage everything from a distance.
Getting Started is Simple
Getting to know your home
We'll arrange an initial property introduction to discuss your requirements, understand access arrangements, record key information and agree how we can help.
Choose your level of care
Start with Maison Key, choose regular checks with Maison Watch, or opt for more comprehensive support with Maison Complete.Enjoy peace of mind & stay informed
We'll carry out the agreed services, provide reports where included and contact you if we identify something that needs your attention.
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When will my property be visited? Visits are scheduled with you, with seasonal timing available subject to availability.
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Are repairs included? No. Repairs, materials and external contractors are quoted or charged separately.
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Everything you need to enjoy your home
General Maintenance & Repairs
£200/day
€230/day (min charge 1/2 day)
General property maintenance, minor repairs, flat-pack assembly, handyman work.
Prefer to do things yourself - check out the need An Extra Pair of Hands section-->
Additional Visits
From €45
Sometimes you need us to pop by and attend to something; give us a call, and we can help.
Garden & Outdoor Works
£35/hr
€40/hr (min 2 hrs)
Lawn maintenance, hedge cutting, laying bark, weeding, jet washing patios, general tidying, small tree pruning.
winterization services french property
French Property Renovation Management
Project Management
15% of the project budget
Min charge: €500.
When you're not in France, it's almost impossible to manage a project, to arrange trades, to keep communication open when you don't speak fluent French on the phone. That's why having someone on the ground makes such a difference, to those sleepless nights and stressed emails.
We keep you updated throughout.
An Extra Pair of Hands
£200-£250/day
€230-290/day (min charge 1/2 day)
Perhaps you want to get a renovation project moving, but when you're here there is only really you. Holiday time passes quickly, and you need an extra pair of hands.
Perhaps you want to do work on the house yourself, but could use an experienced guide to work alongside you. Or you need materials picked up in advance so you can get started quickly, Or simply pricing them up so you can budget effectively.
Joinery, Building & Qualified Trade Work
£250/day
€290/day (min charge 1 day)
Assemble and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment quickly, safely and correctly. General joinery inside & out, from skirting, doors, to decking and kitchen units. Saving you time and hassle.
CCTV & Security Installation
Quoted on survey
Supply & installation of CCTV systems with remote monitoring.
Bonjour, I'm Dave Parker
"We owned a property in France for years before we moved here, spending each holiday renovating. I know exactly what it feels like to be back in England, worrying about what's happening to your house. I remember an emergency flight one, in a freezing winter.
And the tennis ball-sized hailstorm that took out two of our windows. It was weeks before we arrived and saw the damage.
That's why I set this up. I know how much your house means it you, and the stresses of being far away.
That's why I take care of them, protecting your sanctuary, your holiday and letting you enjoy the fun projects."
Local - based in Chabanais, Charentes (16)
Qualified with 20+ years experience
English and French speaking
Photo reports after every visit
Husband & wife team
Local trade connections
2 Day Arrival Package:
Arrival Prep
Arrive at a clean, aired, and warm home. In the colder months, we'll get the heating on and stock the fridge.
We also do some shopping to kickstart the holiday, no matter what time you arrive. We include a bottle of wine, fresh baguettes, croissants, milk, and all the basics, so even if you arrive on a bank holiday, you can relax and start your holiday.
Full list on request.
£300 per visit
Dave has worked on our properties since 2009. His work is always of the highest quality and value for money. I have never hesitated to leave my property in his care.
Lauren G., Staffordshire
Homeowners Who Trust Me
Dave managed our entire house build from groundwork to completion. He liaised with architects, building control and contractors, and took full responsibility throughout. Efficient, friendly and completely trustworthy.
Julie W., Cheshire
Dave has consistently delivered exceptional results across multiple projects since 2018. His expertise, attention to detail and problem-solving ability set him apart - whether handling complex installations or overseeing a full build.
Daniel E., DElectrix Ltd
Dave held the keys to my property and managed everything while I was away — tradespeople, deliveries, updates. I could contact him any time of day. I’m certain his services in France will be a huge success.
Julie W., Cheshire
Dave has worked on our Grade II listed property for over fifteen years, completing sensitive restoration and structural work under the oversight of building control and structural engineers. Exceptional quality, every time.
M. G., Uttoxeter
Reliable, skilled and completely trustworthy. Dave is the only person I’d call.
R. Foden , Cheshire
Let's talk about your property
Every property is different. Tell me what you need, and I'll come back to you personally, usually within 48 hours.
UK Mobile +44 78 15 84 25 23
French Mobile +33 6 13 29 26 17
dave-parker @xxx.com
🇬🇧 English-speaking
📍 Based in Chabanais, Charente 16150
Enjoy your French home. Even when you're not here.
Let us take care of the little things, so you can spend less time worrying about your property and more time enjoying France.
Local knowledge. Practical support. Peace of mind.
DP Property Services t/a FR Property Care
Siren: 131744005
Chabanais, 16150
Services: Property management France second home
French property keyholding services
Second home property check France
English-speaking property maintenance France
Handyman service, English-speaking in France
Dept 16 et surrounding area. Chabanais, Confolens, Rochechouart, Chasseneuil