Quote terms and caveats etc

[MattWeth]

Hi All,
Just looking for a little advice regarding what sort of standard terms I should be putting on my quotations. I know everyone runs their business differently but this is all new to me and any pointers would be appreciated
cheers
Matt

 

[SimonG]

These are a few of mine, I add and delete dependant upon the job.


Payment is due immediately upon completion, late payments will incur 5% late payment fee immediately and after 28 days.
Any works not specifically detailed above are excluded from this estimate.
No guarantee can be given on the water tightness/soundness of any existing pipework.
The above price is an estimate only and not a final invoice.
Price excludes any plastering or electrical work or removal of waste.

 

[dontknowitall]

These rates are inclusive of travel expenses and also include trips to and from local plumbing supplies and building merchants. VAT is included in above estimates.

dkia has public liability insurance. I work as safely as I am able to and reserve the right to cease work if I feel conditions are not safe enough to carry out the works properly. I need to be careful especially when using blow torches and ask for the client’s co-operation in this matter.

While I take every precaution to prevent spillage of water, unfortunately plumbing can occasionally be a messy business. Any water spillages will be cleaned and dried up as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately dkia is not able to remove waste from clients’ sites due to the refusal of the local council to accept such waste and the above figures do not include such a cost. The hiring of a mini skip is suggested unless the client has an alternative. dkia can arrange a mini skip if this is more convenient.

 

[MattWeth]

Thanks Simon and DKIA.

 

[diamondgas]

When I quote I add at the end that "I reserve the right to cease work, until further consultation, if any unforeseen issues arrive that have not been covered by the above quotation!!"

 

[Mike Jackson]

I always put to remove and clear away on my quoted which gives me free reign to take away old cylinders etc. If there's a lot of rubbish I've got a guy that collects it for me otherwise I store it until there's enough for him to collect it from me. Alternatively you could use Hippo bags.

You need a waste licence to carry scrap copper anyway so you might as well do the job properly and clear all the rubbish as well. If a customer queries me taking the scrap I tell them that the money from the scrap covers the cost of the waste clearance.

 

[MattWeth]

Thanks Diamond and Mike

 

[dancinplumba]

i put goods remain the property of 'business name' untill paid for in full.

 

[Howsie]

Dancin does that actually hold water?

 

[dancinplumba]

lol probs not

 

[dancinplumba]

took it off invoices i get off suppliers

 

[Howsie]

No harm in trying!

 

[CES]

Retention of Title is quite an important one, especially when you are doing supply and fit jobs for a business (e.g.builder) and they go under, title is usually transferred upon delivery unless you have it in your terms so, if someone goes bust, any goods you have supplied but have yet to be paid for could theoretically be sold to pay off other creditors.

 

[cr0ft]

[DLMURL="http://www.dripbusters.co.uk/terms.htm"]Lincoln Plumber & Electrician - Dripbusters Ltd - Terms Of Business[/DLMURL]

Here are mine.

 

[MattWeth]

Thanks everyone - some very helpful pointers there.

cheers
Matt