TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The Installation of Your New Timber Floor Require Your Cooperative
Please read through the following points carefully,and then sign and return to us:
We will not proceed with your installation until we are sure that you understand your responsibilities.
1) Please check the quantity of your materials is correct at delivery.
2) Installation of flooring on concrete - a vapour barrier is essential (i.e builders plastic which can be purchased at any hardware store), unless arranged by you we are happy to supply this at an additional cost (it is also a good idea under bearers anfd joists as well).
3) All skirting boards are to be removed by the client prior to installation,if this is not possible then a 10-18mm gap will be seen after installation. This gap can be disguised by adding beading after installation at your own cost. A Grain Timber Floors will supply and lay the beading at an additional costfof $10.00 per linear metre plue the cost of the purchase price off the beading.
4) Doors may be required to be removed prior to installation. A Grain Timber Floors will undercut the door jambs and re-hang the doors at $10.00 per door jamb, otherwise the client may arrange this prior to installation.
5) All care is taken to enssure that will be no damage to the walls and ceilings etc., but due to the nature od the product (i.e.awkward work areas, long strips of timber) we cannot be held responsibility should minor nicks etc.occur whilst installing the floor.
6) Colour dissatisfaction is not the fault of the installers, Timber floors are not graded by colour.
7) With all secret nailed floors there will be one or two boards that are top nailed.These are known as starters boards and it is impossible to secret nail these.
8) The delivery and storage fof the timber is your responsibility,therefore please ensure that the timber remains dry and secure.
9) It is your responsibility to ensure that there is adequate under floor ventilation in a timber floor structure (keep the floor moisture level content between 12-14%). It is recommended that you have an inspection and rectification, if necessary prior to installation. Inadequate ventilation can affect the moisture content of the timber, and the installer will not accept liability for any resultant in warping or cupping.
10) Once your floor is laid, it is responsibility of the owner to keep the floor dry.Excess water spilling or vapors on hard wood flooring will react on the floor and cupping and gapping can occur.
11) A strong wind or breeze will also dehydrate the floor.
12) Large glass windows that allow the sun to beat through onto the floor will also give a reaction. Usually the flooring will shrink due to loss of moisture. We recommend that blinds or awnings are used to protect your floor. During construction,we recommend newspaper be stuck to windows etc.
13) Levelling of slabs and existing floors, joists, batons etc. have not been allowed for in this quote,if requested A Grain Timber Floors will be happy to provide this service at an additional cost. We are not responsible if we are instructed to lay a floor and this issue has not been addressed by the client.
14) Timber comes in different grades which vary and will be supplied in random or set lengths, if this is an issue please contact your supplier.
15) Stairs and rampsare not included in a flooring quote, however this can be negotiated beforehand should your require this.
16) If the old timber floor is to be removed ready for a new floor or restoration work is being carried out,and the joists or bearers are rotted or damaged, then any repairs required will be an additional cost.
17) There will be an extra charge for such things as curves in floor, direplace surroundings,flooring cut at angles,decorative strips etc.
18) It is your responsiblity to remove and dispose of any existing carpet,including smooth edges unless specified in the written quotation.
19) We will not be held responsibility for delays caused by weather,other trades etc., and will inform you of the rescheduled date.
20) It is the clients responsibility to find and clearly mark the location of all service (i.e. water,electrical and gas) to the property,particularly where these are laid in or under the concrete slab and to determine if these services are deep enough so as not to be affected by the floor installation process.The installer will take no responsibility for damage to any service or subsequent damage to any property.
21) Please provide electrical power.If there is not power available there will be an extra charge for a generator.
22) We do not remove rubbish.
23) A working toilet must be provided
24) There will be an additional charge for difficulty of access,including steep driveways and steps between storage area and the installation area.
25) There is no allowance for ffixout i.e. beading,skirting,achitrave,doors,windows etc., unless specified in written quotation.
26) There is no allowance for expansion joints,silicon joints andf cork joints in the floor unless specified in the written quotation.
27) It is the owners responsibility to remove furniture,ovens,fridges,dishwashers,rubbish debris etc. This will ensure a clear working area is provided to install the floor. Under no circumstance will we move furniture as this contract does not include the removal or storage of furniture.
28) Unless specified in the written quotation,the contract does not include the removal of existing skirting,beading,flooring,tiles etc.
29) If we are requireed to remove skirting,architraves etc. to install the timber floor and damage or breakage occurs, then repairs and/or replacement will be at the clients own cost.
30) Cleaning of floorboards is an extra $37.50 per man/per hour.
31) If A Grain Timber Floors cannot complete the work due to an insuffcient amount of materials being supplied by the client and is required to return at a later date to finish the floor,then a minimum charge of $400.00 will be added to the contract price.
32) The contract states the term of payment.Please read this carefully.
33) Due to the nature of hardwood it may stain if exposed to moisture.We try to avoid this however no responsibility will be taken if staining occurs.
34) Timber will stain if mixed with water.We try to avoid this,but no responsibility will be taken for this.
35) A late fee of $30.00 per day will apply to monies owing if payment is not received as set out in the Payment Schedule as outlined in page 6 of the contract.
36) Intrest, debt collecting fees, legal costs and court costs may be incurred if payment is not received as set out in the Payment Schedule as outlined in page 6 of the contract.
37) Should you have any enquiries regarding any of the above,we will be happy to explain it further.
CONDITIONS
1. Payment: the owner etc. must pay the Contractor price as shown in the Payment Schedule. The work will be complete when it is finished in accordance with the contract, free from apparent defects and surplus material is removed from site.
2. Time for Completion: the work will be completed in the time shown in this contract. The contractor will be entitled to a reasonable extension of time in the event of delays to the work beyond the control of the contractors.
3. Variations: Variations may only be made by agreement between the contractor and Owner, the cost of the variation will be added or deducted fromthe contract price.
4. Ending contract: If the contractor goes into liquidation,fails to complete te work in the agreed time, fails to remedy defective work or replace faulty materials,the Owner may serve a written notice asking that the fault be remedied within 10 working days. If the default is not remedied or is not capable of being remedied,the Owner may terminate the contract by written notice.
5. If the owner fails to pay a progress payment due under the contract or denies access to the site, the Contactor may serve a notice requiring the Owner to remedy the default within 10 working days and may suspend work immediately. If the default is not remedied within 10 working days,the contractor may terminate the contract by written notice.
6. Conditions: the attached conditions form part of this contractors pages.
STATUTORY WARRANTIES
The contractor Warrants That:-
a. The work will performed in a proper and workmanlike manner in accordance with plans and specification.
b. All materials supplied by the contractor will be good and suitable or the purpose for which they are used and, unless otherwise stated in the contract, those materials will be new.
c. The work will be one in accordance with, and will comply with.the Homebuilding Act or any other law;
d. The work will be done with due diligence and within the specified time stipulated in the contract, or if no time is stipulated, within a reasonable time.
e. If the work consists of making of alterations or additions to a dwelling or the repairing, renovation,decoration or protective treatment of a dwelling, the work will result, to the extent of the work conducted , in a dwelling that is reasonable fit for occupation as a dwelling;
f. The work and any other matherials used in doing the work will be reasonable fit for the specific purpose or result, if the owner expressly makes known to the contractor, the particular purpose for which the work is required or the result that the owner desires the work to achieve,so as to show that the owner relies on the contractors skills and judgement.
These warranties do not in any way reduce or limit the contractors's obligation in relation to workmanship, materials,completion or other matters specified in the contract.No provisions of this contract can reduce, restrict or remove this statutory warranties.
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