1. Acceptance of the Quotation (fixed cost) or Estimate (costing where there are items clearly highlighted and agreed as a contingency sum / To Be Confirmed) means that the Client has read and understood the terms and conditions set out below. Any queries should be clarified before the job specification and associated costings (referred to here as The Contract) are accepted and The Works (the work referred to in The Contract) have begun.
2. All Contracts must be confirmed in writing before work commences. Email confirmation is acceptable but there should be reference to date, quote number/ref, and a statement of acceptance of the terms and conditions herein, in order that the Contract is legally binding.
3. No liability can be accepted for alterations to the works as shown in the Contract, unless agreed in writing.
4. A charge will be made for any additional works carried out, on instruction from the Client, and not specified in the Contract. Additional materials shall be quoted for and agreed to, before these added works are undertaken.
5. We ask that the Client ensures there is adequate access to the Site e.g. that all vehicles and other obstacles are removed, that gates, doorways and passageways are clear of obstruction and unlocked, that neighbours are notified where access is required to carry out the work, if the works cannot be carried out the team will leave the site and you may still be charged.
6. The Client should inform CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd regarding any springs, flooding, rock, mine workings, covered wells or other cavities, running sand, service pipes and cables, sewage or land drains, foundations and sub-structures of former buildings or other hazards or obstructions except those which are reasonably apparent by inspection of the site prior to the date of the Contract. A full site survey can be carried out by CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd before commencing works and this should be requested in writing.
7. Should additional work arise due to unknown or undisclosed structures such as those outlined in clause 6 above, then CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd may be required to add additional labour to the project or extend the project timelines. This will impact the costs associated with the project which will be reviewed and agreed with the client before proceeding further.
8. The Client needs to ensure they have obtained all permissions, given all notices & any regulation bylaw other authority having any jurisdiction with regard to the Works unless request has by made to CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd to carry this out on your/the client’s behalf. You/the Client shall indemnify CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd against any claim/proceedings/loss or expense resulting from you/the Client failing to gain permissions/give notices/pay fees required in whole or in part. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd will agree with the client, where appropriate, permissions that they will seek on behalf of the client.
9. We ask for parking permits or parking costs for vehicles attending the job site in connection with The Works and these costs will be charged in addition to the Contract sum, on completion of The Works.
10. Our terms of trading, no deposit required, we require that the client pays as the works is progressing of the agreed Contract and signing of the Contract. 50% is requested at an agreed midway stage of The Works, with the balance payable as works is progressing of The Contract. Invoicing and payment for any additional costs agreed will take place at an appropriate stage of The Works – to be agreed between you/the client and CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd.
11. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd shall have lien on all goods and materials remaining on site until full payment of all money has been made. The company shall have free access to enter the site to remove such goods and materials.
12. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd hereby excludes liability to the Client for any loss, cost or damage of any kind arising out of or as a consequence of its failure to perform or complete the Works by reason of matters beyond CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd control and which it could not have reasonably foreseen at the date of the Contract.
13. Any concerns or complaints after the Works have been finished should be given to CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd within 7 days of completion of Works.
14. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd cannot accept liability for any defects to the Works caused by summer drought, landslip, tree root damage, water deprivation and severe weather conditions.
15. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd cannot accept responsibility for damage to local statutory services i.e. gas, electrical cables, water and drainage as notice should have been given on their locations prior to work commencing.
16. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd will agree appropriate material and installation guarantees for specific Works at yours/the client’s request.
17. Quotes are valid for 30 days from date of issue only.
18. Late payment of invoices for completed works, beyond our 14 day payment terms, will be subject to a 5% monthly interest charge (on all outstanding amounts). In addition a £50.00 administration charge will be added to each subsequent invoice, limited to one per month. CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd, once written/email agreement (as per Point 2) has been received, we/CGS Building & Landscapes Ltd reserve the right to enforce late payment charges in accordance with our terms and conditions.
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