In this period of reconstruction, it is good to have the choice and especially to know where one ventures. This is why we met the company Overseas, established in Saint-Martin since last December.

Overseas is a company newly created on the island but which belongs to a group which was already well established before Irma. Overseas is the project management part. The prime contractor is the one we hire when we have work to do. He's the one who coordinates everything for you. From the moment he enters the game, you do not worry about anything, he replaces himself to guarantee optimal monitoring of your work. Obviously, we are not legally obliged to call on this profession and when we undertake small jobs, we can always manage on our own, although ... As soon as we get into the big maneuvers, it becomes really difficult to know what to do? What steps? Which quote is the right one? We do not always understand the technical language, we do not always know the materials ... This is where the project manager takes all its meaning. He is a professional who speaks the language of craftsmen perfectly. It is also a person who can negotiate the prices with the suppliers, who takes care of the procedures with the town planning departments… This is exactly what Overseas offers you with that little extra touch, they have offices accessible to their customers in the heart of the city. The agency is located in Marigot, rue Félix Eboué, the small street just after the Arawak. We were able to meet the whole team during an inauguration evening where we met their customers. Rather satisfied customers. It took us a while to understand that most of them were customers, the atmosphere was so warm. The evening was more like a happy, friendly meeting. And then, by digging, we realize that it is the state of mind of the team and it feels good. Emilie, who manages the company with her husband, Steve, welcomes us a few days later around a cafe. We attack on very professional aspects. Their job, why is it useful to call on a project manager and especially at this time, the journey of the team members ... And then, we necessarily overflow and there we understand what makes them different. Professionalism is there, that's for sure. Knowledge of the area and the peculiarities of the island, they have been there for a long time. The expertise is clear and precise, we travel to each site to produce a quote adapted to each case, we do not project figures by phone or email. Your home is a unique case. And then there is the human aspect. Emilie tells us that some customers pass by every day "to know where it is, they need to be reassured. They just come for a coffee. " At Overseas, we therefore have the possibility of being welcomed and listened to when we have questions. There it is, the big difference. Listening, welcoming and then, we felt it, compassion. They "lived life under the tarpaulins, the lack of water", that allows them "to be understanding". In short, Overseas offers a turnkey service, personalized support and a welcoming welcome. The icing on the cake, their prices are identical to those that you would be able to negotiate on your own with your different craftsmen, fees included and quality materials imported from France. _NB

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