Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully. By using the services of Callan Painting and Decorating, you're entering into a contract with us and agreeing to the following terms and conditions. 

‘We’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ means Callan Painting and Decorating. ‘You’, ‘the client’, ‘the customer’, ‘your’ means the person who requested our services and enters into this contract.

SECTION 1 – FIXED RATES AND QUOTATIONS

1.1 CONTRACT
The agreed final quote represents a written contract for the exact work to be completed at the price quoted.
Any agreement made verbally is not covered by the contract unless it has been written into said contract.
The agreement is made between Callan Painting and Decorating and the client. The client is identified as the person who requested the quotation.                   
Callan Painting and Decorating will not enter into any dialogue, accept any requests or communicate in any way with anyone other than the client except where the client has provided written permission that allows them to do so.
The acceptance of the quote, via email or by any other means signifies a full acceptance and commitment to accept these terms and conditions.
Please check your quotation carefully.

1.2 SCOPE OF QUOTED WORK
The quote written by Callan Painting and Decorating for the client represents the requests of the client. It is not a builder’s survey and we will not be held liable for any task that is not included in the written quote.

1.3 ELECTRIC AND WATER
The client will be expected to provide electrical power, running water and toilet facilities where reasonably possible.

1.4 CONDITION OF EXISTING WALLS AND CEILINGS
Unless specifically mentioned, no provision is made for repair of plastering beneath papered walls or ceiling surfaces, as it is assumed that such plastering is in good condition, and is suitable to take treatment specified. Similarly, the costs of the repairs and renewals of any defects which are not visible at the time of estimating will be chargeable, unless allowance for such items is included.

1.5 CANCELLATION
In the event of cancellation by the client, the client agrees to notify Callan Painting and Decorating in writing or by email 14 days before the project start date. In the event that Callan Painting and Decorating are not notified of the cancellation, the client agrees to pay all of Callan Painting and Decorating administration, lost work and scheduling costs amounting to no less than 15% of the total project cost.
If the customer elects to cancel our services after we have begun work, the customer agrees to pay all of Callan Painting and Decorating administration, lost work and scheduling costs amounting to no less than 50% of the total project cost. Postponement of scheduled works rather than cancellation is acceptable only if the rescheduled date is bona fide and within 8 weeks of the initial date scheduled. Should further postponement occur, you will be deemed to have cancelled our services and the cancellation levy will apply as above.

1.6 MATERIALS
All necessary materials can and will be provided by Callan Painting and Decorating unless otherwise agreed and will always be of high quality and used in an appropriate manner as per the manufacturer’s guidelines. Where it is necessary to match existing decor, our work will be carried out with this in mind, using appropriate materials that provide an exact match where possible. If an exact match will not be achievable, the client will be consulted. Callan Painting and Decorating are not responsible for the performance or suitability of any materials, parts or products purchased directly by the client and allow Callan Painting and Decorating to use these at their own risk.

1.7 CHANGES TO YOUR QUOTE
Any quote or estimate is subject to revision, if a customer makes changes to their property or building after receiving a quote from Callan Painting and Decorating, customers must let us know of all changes made as soon as possible, so that their quote can be revised.  Any changes made without notifying us, may cause a delay in the work until a price has been agreed for any changes.

1.8 COMPLETION TIMESCALES
Estimated completion times are guidelines and although we will endeavour to complete the work in the time frame intimated, we will not be held liable for failure to complete the scheduled works within the estimated time frame. Similarly, it may be that by employing extra resources we can finish a project more quickly than estimated. In which case the price of the quote will not change.

1.9 STORAGE OF TOOLS
We may on occasion request that tools be left on site overnight. The client reserves the right to decline such requests.

1.10 VALIDITY PERIOD OF QUOTATIONS
Quotes are valid for 60 days from the date of issue.

1.11 DAMAGES AND SUB-STANDARD WORKMANSHIP
It is the responsibility of the client:
To remove valuable and/or fragile items from the areas to be decorated.
To remove pictures and other items hanging from the wall.
To remove electrical goods from the areas where works will be carried out.
Assistance can be provided with the repositioning and/or removal of bulky furniture items and goods. We reserve the right to decline to move goods if the condition is at risk of damage to the equipment or the property. We reserve the right to decline to move particularly heavy or bulky items if they present a higher than accepted health and safety risk. Where items cannot be covered or protected, but could easily have been removed, we will request that they are removed before work commences. We cannot be held liable for damage to such items if they are not removed.
Where any doubt exists as to the suitability and or structural soundness of any working platform such as balcony, flat roof etc. the client may be asked to provide professional evidence such as structural engineers report prior to works commencing. Where a roof of any type / style is to be used to gain access for external decoration works to Callan Painting and Decorating accept no liability for any damage to have been caused as a result of utilising for access during the works.
In the event of breakage or damage to the property, Callan Painting and Decorating will notify the client immediately and set out steps to remedy the situation. Similarly, if at the end of the job the client is dissatisfied with any aspect of the service, they must inform us as soon as possible. Clients must allow Callan Painting and Decorating to effect a remedy using our own tradespersons and under no circumstances will we be held liable for the costs of reparations by third parties that we have not expressly agreed to in writing. The client must notify Callan Painting and Decorating, in writing within 24 hours of an alleged breakage or damage caused by our employees.

1.12 ADDITIONAL WORK
We are in most cases happy to do small “favours” for our clients over and above our quotations however this is expressly done at your own risk and we will not accept any responsibility for any work undertaken that is not in your written quote, including loss or damage to persons or property.

1.13 PRECAUTIONS
We will take every possible precaution to ensure that all vulnerable areas and any objects left in the work area are carefully and thoroughly covered and/or masked. However, there will always remain a very small risk of overspill or dust getting past these precautions. In the rare event of overspill, dust or other cosmetic damage, we will endeavour to ensure that it is satisfactorily cleaned.

1.14 PRE-EXISTING DAMAGE
We may take photographs of your property or complete a pre-existing damage form prior to the start of the project. In the unlikely event that we do damage your property and this is a result of our negligence, you will be covered by our insurance for the full amount.

1.15 PAYMENT OF QUOTED AND FIXED PRICE WORK
The client agrees to pay the invoice for completed work within 7 days after completion of the project. In the event that the client is unhappy with the standard of workmanship, the correct complaints procedure as shown in these terms and conditions must be followed. All materials purchased for, or on behalf of the client, remain the property of Callan Painting and Decorating until payment of the final invoice by the client to Callan Painting and Decorating. In the event of a dispute, the client agrees to allow access to the property to a representative of Callan Painting and Decorating to retrieve all materials that remain the property of the company. We are happy to provide invoices for businesses and individuals. However, payment is due within the time-scales as stated in the Terms and Conditions and the amount, unless amended by Callan Painting and Decorating, is fixed in the quotation. Therefore, the client is liable for payment, regardless of whether an invoice has been received. A second copy of an invoice can be issued at request. 

1.16 COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
If Callan Painting and Decorating deems it necessary, the client must be available on the last day of the project for consultation and final sign-off for the project. In the event that the client is unavailable, unless otherwise agreed in writing, the client accepts that the project has been completed to their satisfaction and payment in full is due.

1.17 TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BY CALLAN PAINTING AND DECORATING. 
Callan Painting and Decorating will not tolerate aggressive or rude behaviour, racism, nationalism; sexism, homophobia or ageism directed towards any of its staff or tradespersons and reserves the right to terminate the project at any time in this event.

1.18 WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES 
Callan Painting and Decorating offers a minimum of 7 year warranty on our workmanship and the products used. All warranties are subject to the property owner carrying out general maintenance on their property to ensure all work carried out by us is kept to reasonable standard. We accept no responsibility for any work carried out by us that is altered, touched up, tampered with by the property owner or any third party. All warranties are void in this case. Any warranty claims must be lodged with our office in writing. If for whatever reason a claim arises due to product failure or workmanship issues we will rectify the issues and we will pay for the paint & products to rectify the issue. The client is required to pay for all other labour costs. Callan Painting and Decorating do not warrant the fading, peeling or blistering of dark colours on external projects, dark colours include reds, blues, greens & blacks. Warranty is not offered for line marking and pool painting. Callan Painting and Decorating do not warrant the following issues: cracking, settlement cracking, water stains, rust, peeling ceilings, previously painted surfaces that have not been sealed using oil pigmented sealer.

SECTION 2 – PAYMENT

2.1 DEPOSIT
The client agrees to pay a 30% deposit. An invoice will be sent from the Callan Painting office and payment will be due 7 days prior to the agreed project start date.

2.2 FINAL PAYMENT
The client agrees to pay the remaining 70% of the quotation upon completion of the job. An invoice will be sent from the Callan Painting office and the client agrees to pay the invoice a maximum of 7 days after invoice submission.

2.3 PAYMENT METHODS
We accept Bank transfers for settlement of your account.

2.4 PAYMENTS TO TRADESPERSONS
Our staff are not permitted to accept payment – to pay for your deposit or completed job, you must pay Callan Painting and Decorating directly unless you have been given permission from one of our directors in the office through email or our contact number otherwise your account will remain outstanding until such time as Callan Painting and Decorating receives payment directly. If you pay any member of staff for either a deposit or completion of work, you will be in breach of your terms and conditions. 2.4 Payment time scales The client agrees to pay all invoices a maximum of 7 days after submission of the invoice. Callan Painting and Decorating reserves the right to re-issue the invoice and request payment within 5 days of re-issue.  2.5 Unpaid accounts In the event that Callan Painting and Decorating cannot recover any outstanding amounts after a reasonable amount of time, we will employ the services of a debt collection agency. The client accepts that the debt collection agency will increase the outstanding amount to cover their costs – this fee is applied as soon as the debt is passed from us to them and usually amounts to 33% of the cost of the invoice – it is therefore strongly in your interests to settle your invoice as soon as possible to avoid these extra costs. Once the debt passes from us to the debt collection agency, we have no further involvement in the account and cannot reverse the process or any associated fees.

CONTACT US
You can contact Callan Painting and Decorating about these Terms and Conditions using the following details:
email: davie@callanpainting.com phone: 0449 128 286

Callan Painting + DECORATING
EFFECTIVE DATE / 15-12-2020

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