These terms and conditions explain the rights and responsibilities of the client and Clariott Developments Ltd.
1. A ‘contract’ with Clariott Developments Ltd is either a verbal or written agreement by the client to have work undertaken at their premises by Clariott Developments Ltd. All contractors will be invoiced on a day rate basis to the client.
2. All contracts are based on free access and unimpeded working during our normal working hours (8am – 4pm Mon – Fri), unless otherwise agreed. Please note that we may be on site until 6pm or on a Saturday. We will get prior agreement with the client should this happen.
3. It is the customer’s responsibility to arrange planning permission, building control and any utility changes (eg South East Water / Southern Water). If planning permission is required for the work, Clariott Developments Ltd may request to see proof that this has been agreed prior to beginning work.
4. Commencement of work is under the assumption of uninterrupted work for the duration of the contract and in accordance with planning permission where applicable. Clariott Developments Ltd will not be held liable for any costs incurred as a result of delays due to unforeseen circumstances. (eg planning permission delays resulting in work having to stop).
5. Clariott Developments Ltd will agree all practical arrangements with regards to working methods with the client in order to provide minimum disruption to the client and allow work to be carried out efficiently by the contractor.
6. Free access is required for delivery of building materials, plant, machinery, skips etc.
7. All used or removed materials on-site remain the property of Clariott Developments Ltd and will be disposed of accordingly.
8. Clariott Developments Ltd may directly employ or sub contract labour to work on site. Each sub-contractor takes full responsibility for their own third party liability. Plumbing sub-contracts are CORGI registered. Electricians are Part P certified. Clariott Developments Ltd will oversee all works to completion and takes full general and operational responsibility in the running of any contract agreed with the client.
9. Invoices will be sent out on a weekly basis where possible. These invoices will include labour and materials. Payments must be made in a timely manner or work progress may be impeded or ceased (in the case of non-payment). Payments can be made by bank transfer. All invoices include our bank details for bank transfers. We will charge 5% interest per month compound, on balances remaining unpaid 30 days after the invoicing period. Non-payment after 90 days may result in court action.
10. Insurance – Public Liability and Employers’ Liability: Clariott Developments Ltd has Public Liability Insurance of £2,000,000 and Employers’ Liability to the sum of £10,000,000. All usual general building practices are covered within our insurance policy.
11. All client information is retained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988 and all personal and other client details will remain confidential.
12. Guarantees: All customers will benefit from a full guarantee on our workmanship for a period of 12 months. Guarantees on materials run in accordance with manufacturer’s warranty periods where applicable. Our guarantee covers all new work and new materials used in construction or repairs, but does not guarantee the integrity of any existing structures, materials or decorations. In the event of a failure beyond the guarantee period we will be happy to investigate the cause and negotiate a solution to the problem without delay and carry out any agreed repairs as soon as possible. Charges may apply for remedial work carried out beyond guarantee dates or to items not covered by our guarantee. Please note: Decorations are signed off on completion and not covered by guarantee. Plastering work is covered by a 6 month guarantee. Please note we provide a 6 month guarantee for plastering work to allow for settling in time. We therefore strongly recommend delaying any decorating for this period.
13. No responsibility is taken by Clariott Developments Ltd for the presence of perished or rotten timber (or any other perished or rotten materials) in existing structures such as doors, windows and frames whether detected or undetected at the time of contract.
14. We will not be held responsible for the suitability of the existing boilers ability to provide for additional plumbing works. If the existing boiler is found to be unsuitable, this shall be discussed with the client and any parts required shall be supplied at trade cost. If we have to remove existing radiators for any reason (eg plastering) we will not be held responsible for their effectiveness once they are replaced.
15. Clariott Developments Ltd will endeavour to protect existing surfaces with the use of dustsheets and loose plastic sheeting etc along with care in our working practice. However, responsibility for protection from damage of any existing surface or fabrics etc is the responsibility of the client. Arrangement can be made to put in place protection of existing surfaces, over and above our basic cover, at a negotiated additional cost. We strongly recommend the clients moves any expensive or sentimental items before work commences. If we are required to move furniture to undertake our work we will not be held responsible for any breakages or stains that may occur. We advice clients to keep all valuables and expensive items safe and secure for the duration of the works, as we cannot be held liable for any theft or loss.
16. We will endeavour to employ a helpful attitude at all times and will always attempt to bring the building works to a satisfactory conclusion as soon as possible taking into account weather conditions, availability of specialist materials and unforeseen circumstances etc.
17. Clariott Developments Ltd take pictures of the progress of our projects. We reserve the right to use these pictures in our portfolio of work, on our website and on various social media websites for marketing and information purposes. Please let us know via email (george@clariott.co.uk) at the start of your work if you are not happy with this.
18. Upon the commencement of a project, Clariott Developments Ltd will put signage for advertising purposes outside the project site, in an appropriate place. Please let us know via email (george@clariott.co.uk) at the start of your work if you are not happy with this.