CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

The contract is subject to the following conditions:

1. Upon completion of the work specified in the surveyor's report and estimate (hereinafter called "the report") and payment of the contract price then the person (hereinafter called "the owner") engaging the services of Anglia Property Preservation Limited (hereinafter called "the Company") shall be entitled to any guarantee specifically provided for by the report. The terms of any such guarantee are deemed to be incorporated into this contract. A specimen guarantee is available on request
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2. Except where occasioned by negligence of the Company or its servants the Company accepts no liability for accidental loss damage or injury to the premises to be treated or any adjoining premises or the contents of any such premises or to any persons or to any animal or plant life therein or for any nuisance caused to the owners or occupiers of any such premises.
   
   The Company shall not accept liability for:
   
   
   1. damage to interior decoration and paint. Whilst the Company shall endeavour to avoid any such damage there is always a risk of discoloration of ceilings and particularly polystyrene tiles fixed to ceilings etc. arising through the treatment of ceiling joists. Redecoration should not be attempted until the preservative has dried thoroughly.
      
      
   2. staining to external brickwork and adjacent areas. Whilst every effort is made by the Company to avoid such staining the Company shall not be liable in respect of it.
      
      
   3. any damage to the ceiling structure if it is structurally in a weakened condition through insect or fungal attacks or through any other cause nor shall the Company be responsible for any damage to the electrical wiring which has become apparent or been sustained in the building or buildings in the course of treatment. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable in respect of damage to electrical systems such as, but not limited to: alarm systems, telephone systems, computer networks etc.
      
      
   4. collapse of insecure brickwork during the Company's work. If after the commencement of work unforeseen difficulties arise due to the collapse of insecure brickwork or to irregular bonding of the brickwork or any other cause the additional unforeseen work found to be necessary will be charged extra.
      
      
3. The Company shall not be liable:
   
   
   1. in respect of any part of the premises other than those actually treated pursuant to the contract.
      
      
   2. in respect of any part of the treated areas and the Company reserve the right to render their Guarantee invalid:
      
      
      1. if such part has been repaired or altered after the completion of the treatment unless the Company are notified in writing of such repairs or alterations and such further treatment as the Company may advise is carried out by the Company at the expense of the owner.
         
         
      2. unless all recommendations made by the Company are strictly observed e.g. replastering to the specifications, or procedures: for renewal of air bricks for overhaul of rainwater goods for work to external wall surfaces for timber repairs etc.
         
         
      3. if treatment can only be given to one surface or if the material to be treated is plywood or painted or varnished timber or the treatment can be classified as "surface treatment".
         
   3. 1. for the accuracy of the report to any person persons or company etc. other than the person or company for whom the original report was prepared except where the report is passed on by an agent to the person accepting the estimate for work where the Company's liability shall be to that person or company only.
         
         
      2. for areas of properties where items are specifically stated as having been inspected on a limited basis or not having been inspected. The acceptance of this estimate or the use of the information contained within the report shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the Company's exclusion of liability under this clause.
         
         
      3. for treatment work carried out on the basis of the recommendations contained within the report by any person or company other than Anglia Property Preservation Limited.
         
         
4. 1. The estimate may be accepted at any time during the period of three months from the date of the report unless expressly withdrawn prior to acceptance.
      
      
   2. Terms of payment are seven days from the date of the invoice. Where the value of works exceed £5000 (+VAT) or where the works programme is scheduled for longer than two weeks, interim accounts will be issued and stage payments will be required from the client. The Company reserves the right to suspend work if an interim account remains unpaid.
      
      
   3. All expenses incurred in the collection of overdue accounts will be paid in full by the client before a certificate of guarantee is issued.
      
      
   4. The Company reserves the right to charge interest on overdue accounts. Interest will be charged at 12% on the amount outstanding and will be applied from the date of invoice.
      
      
   5. (e) All applicable taxes will be charged at the prevailing rate at the date of invoice. Any reference to a rate within the quotation shall be deemed to be for convenience only and shall not bind the Company to invoice at that rate.
      
      
5. 1. The Company reserves the right to charge extra for the removal of any floor coverings or furniture etc. not removed by others prior to treatment and will accept no liability in respect of damage to or loss of these items.
      
      
   2. (b) The Company reserves the right to make an additional charge when extra visits have to be made to the site through no fault of the Company; or where works are cancelled or postponed at short notice.