Multi Services de Blond

29/09/2026

Home or Away 🏡
My daughter Gemma’s fledgling business 🤩
Please share with your contacts and give her some support.
Thank you 🙏🏻

🍂 With the blink of an eye, the scorching heat of summer is behind us.

It's pitch black at 20h30, the mornings are getting cooler and the jumpers are coming out of storage.

If, like me, you're starting to think about cosy autumn days and colder winter nights, now is a great time to get prepared. 🏡

If your French home is going to be empty for periods over the coming months, here are a few things worth getting organised now:

🔥 Chimney sweeping
If you have a wood burner or open fire, now is a good time to get your chimney sweep booked before the colder weather arrives.

🪵 Wood deliveries
Don't wait for the first really cold night to discover you're running low. Get your winter supply ordered and delivered while there's still time.

🛢️ Heating oil
Check your tank and arrange a delivery if needed, particularly if your home won't be occupied regularly.

🌡️ Heating & boiler checks
Make sure your heating system is ready to go and any servicing or repairs are arranged before you need it.

🍂 Gutters & drains
Clear away leaves and debris before autumn really gets going and the wetter weather arrives.

💧 Pipes & water
Check for leaks and make sure your home is prepared for those first freezing temperatures.

🏡 And don't forget the little things...
A quick check of your home now can help spot small problems before they become winter headaches.

Not going to be here to organise it all? That's where Home or Away can help. ❤️

From regular home checks and seasonal preparation to arranging local contractors, chimney sweeping, wood or heating oil deliveries, we can help make sure your French home is ready for whatever winter brings.

You don't have to be here to keep things moving.

A little preparation now can mean a much cosier winter later. 🍂🔥

📩 If there's something you'd like help arranging before winter arrives, feel free to get in touch.

SIRET : 10634711500011

03/09/2026

Can recommend this business 🌻

The summer holidays are coming to an end, the children are heading back to school, holidays are winding down and life is returning to its usual rhythm.

La rentrée is a great time to give your French home a little attention before autumn arrives. 🏡🍂

A few things worth checking:

🍂 Are the gutters and drains clear and ready for the wetter months ahead?

🌧️ Has your home come through the summer storms without any damage?

🔑 Are the doors, windows and shutters secure?

🔥 Is the boiler/wood burner serviced and ready for the colder months?

📋 Are your insurance details and emergency contacts up to date?

And perhaps most importantly...

Who will notice if something goes wrong once you're no longer there?

If you're heading home and leaving your French house empty again, Home or Away can help.

We can pop in and carry out regular checks, keep an eye out for anything that needs attention, and help organise those jobs that are difficult to manage when you're miles away.

From arranging a contractor to deal with an issue, to helping with seasonal preparations, we're here to make looking after your French home that little bit easier.

Because when your home is hundreds of miles away, it's reassuring to know that someone local is keeping an eye on it. ❤️

So, as everyone settles back into the routine of la rentrée, don't forget about the home you're leaving behind.

Welcome back to normality — and here's to a beautiful autumn in France! 🇫🇷🍂

📩 If you'd like to chat about how Home or Away could help look after your French home, feel free to get in touch.

SIRET : 10634711500011

05/08/2026

“Come on in, wipe your feet” 🚪
Some of my jobs are smaller and aren’t projects as such, but they’re just as important to me and my clients. This old and characterful front door needed some care and attention. After filling rotten area with a good strong wood filler, then sanding, she had 2 coats of fresh paint. Now she’s looking belle 😍

04/08/2026

Well now this was a big project but one I enjoyed and that gave me a big feeling of accomplishment!
Working for some valued clients locally at their grand house. I prepared and repaired shutters windows and doors all around the property. Job done ✔️😇

04/08/2026

Always happy to do more work for long standing clients. It’s great for both of us to have this relationship of two-way trust. House is now looking happy with restored/replaced freshly painted shutters 🏡

08/07/2026

There is a definite feeling of satisfaction when a facade refresh is completed. Not just for the client but for me too!
It’s important for the paint that the weather is not too hot/cold with good ‘drying air’ with low humidity and not too many flies!
If you have a facade requiring an overhaul please do not hesitate to contact me. I am now looking at slots for 2027.
I work in and around the Bellac area.
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See you soon Chris

21/06/2026

Unfortunately due to the extreme weather conditions that we are currently experiencing coupled with recommended best practice, I’m sorry to say that I won’t be able to complete my tasks as planned. I will be forced to postpone/reschedule as dictated by the weather conditions.
I am keeping a close eye on the weather forecast and will be contacting clients to find the best solution.
Apart from the weather being too hot to work outside, the extreme heat is not good for the products that I use. I want to do the best job that I’m able to do for you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best wishes Chris