Last updated: 01.01.2020

The following terms and conditions, which may change without prior notice create a legally binding agreement between you and Chelsea Contractors Ltd (www.chelseacontractors.com).

The terms ‘the builder’, ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to Chelsea Contractors Ltd. The term ‘you’ refers to the client, user, or viewer of this website.

By accessing and/or using any part of this Website and/or using any of the services provided via this Website, you shall be deemed to have accepted and thereby be legally bound by the terms and conditions set out below (these “Terms & Conditions”).

These terms and conditions apply to the use of our website and services. The sale of goods via our website is subject to separate terms and conditions.

1. Chelsea Contractors Ltd – Main Obligation:

1.1) To carry out the work:

  • According to the details listed in the quotation document;
  • With reasonable care and skill and to a reasonable standard; and
  • In compliance with all relevant building regulations and legal requirements.

1.2) Before the completion date, we will remove all rubble, surplus materials, waste, tools, hired-in plant and leave the site clean and tidy.

1.3) We will not be responsible of removing any items belonging to the client, or any person we don’t control, placed on site.

1.4) During the work, we will keep the site orderly and reasonably free of debris.

1.5) At the end of the contract, we will convey to the client any warranties by manufacturers or suppliers on individual material, products or systems supplied by us. The client should keep these files in a safe place for use in the future.

2. The Client – Main Obligation:

2.1) To pay us according to the agreed payment plan schedule such sums of money that become due for the work completed.

3. Start, Phases and Final Completion:

3.1) The works will commence and be completed by the agreed dates.

3.2) We will keep the client informed at all times of any change to the deadline.

3.3) Any changes to the deadline to be agreed in writing by both parties.

3.4) We will be responsible for the timely completion of the work consistent with the time limits set out, subject to any variation made as a set out agreement.

3.5) The work is considered completed upon approval by the client, provided that the client’s approval is not unreasonably withheld.

4. Access:

4.1) The client must allow us access to the site and keep the site clear of all obstructions to enable us to carry out the work.

4.2) We will protect the work, the client’s property and the properties of third parties from damage occasioned by the performance of its obligation under the agreement.

5. Variations:

5.) Any variations, including but not limited to, modifications, omissions or additions that are made to this agreement must be agreed to in writing by both parties detailing the price and specifications of such variations. If the client wants to change the work, the client must inform the Builder as soon as possible, additional charges and time may be added due to any variations.

6. Chelsea Contractors Ltd – Employees, Sub-contractors or Tradesmen:

6.1) The client may not use or instruct our employees, subcontractors, or tradesmen directly, without prior authorization from us. If the client does, the client will have to pay us as if we had carried the work out.

6.2) We can subcontract any part of the work, but we will still be responsible for the work.

7. The client’s right to end the contract:

7.1) If, without reasonable cause, we stop work for 7 days in a row or fail to work steadily; and we do not restart work or work steadily within seven days of receiving the client’s written notice.

7.2) If we fail to perform the work in accordance with the terms of the agreement and we do not remedy the default within seven days of receiving the Client’s written notice.

After the client uses their right to end this contract, the client will be entitled to:

  • the refund of all relevant deposit payment; and
  • any losses the client suffers (including loss of profit) resulting from ending this contract.

8. Our right to end the contract:

8.1) If the client fails to pay any interim bill and still fails to pay within 48hrs of receiving a written notice we send demanding payment.

8.2) If the client, or anyone the client employ or the client’s agent, breaches the agreement, or interferes with or obstructs the work or fails to make the site available for use for the contract period (or any one or more of these).

After we use our right to suspend this contract if we believe the client is still at fault, we will be entitled to:

  • all relevant payments;
  • any costs involved in suspending or ending this contract; and
  • any losses we suffer (including loss of profit) resulting from suspending or ending this contract.

9. Delay:

  • Delays to the works caused by the client for any reason: £500.00/week.
  • Delays to the works caused by us for any reason: £500.00/week.

10. Warranties:

10.1) We shall correct, at our own expense, any defects in the work due to faulty materials and/or workmanship pursuant to this agreement for a period of 3 years from the date of completion.

10.2) The client shall give us written notice of such defects within a reasonable time and in any event within the warranty period.

11. CANCELLATION:

11.1) We reserve the right to keep any deposit payment for confirmed job bookings if the client cancels or does not make the site available for work.


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