Terms and Conditions
Charles Chetwode – Multi-Trader

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) form the legally binding agreement between Charles Chetwode (“the multi-trader”) and the person, company, or organisation commissioning the work (“the Client”).

By accepting an estimation, instructing work to commence, or making any payment to the multi-trader the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms.

1. Scope of Work
1.1 The Multi-Trader shall carry out the works as described in the accepted estimation or written agreement.
1.2 Any variation, addition, or reduction to the agreed works must be confirmed in writing and may result in an adjustment to price and completion time.

2. Quotations and Pricing
2.1 All quotations for labour are valid for 5 working days unless otherwise stated.

2.1a Due to the ever changing prices of materials, we reserve the right to alter the cost of materials in line with our suppliers. However we endeavour to be as acurate as possible when pricing for materials.
2.2 Quotations have a basis on information provided by the Client. The Multi-Trader reserves the right to revise prices if the information provided was incomplete or inaccurate.
2.3 Prices are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

3. Payment Terms
3.1 The Client must make payment for all work , material and labour up to date and  no later than 18:00 each Friday during the course of the works, or on the last day of the job, whichever occurs first.
3.2 Payment must be made in cleared funds to the bank account stated on the invoice or via another agreed method.
3.3 If payment is not received by the deadline:

  • 3.3.1 Interest will be charged at 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, calculated daily, in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

  • 3.3.2 The Multi-Trader may suspend all work immediately until full payment (including any accrued interest) is received.

  • 3.3.3 The Multi-Trader reserves the right to recover any unpaid amounts through debt recovery agencies or legal proceedings, and the Client shall be liable for all associated costs, fees, and disbursements incurred in doing so.

4. Ownership of Goods and Materials
4.1 All goods and materials supplied by the Multi-Trader remain the property of the Multi-Trader until paid for in full.
4.2 If payment is overdue, the Multi-Trader reserves the right (with reasonable notice) to enter the Client’s premises to recover any such goods or materials, whether fixed or unfixed, to the extent permitted by law.

5. Client Obligations
5.1 The Client must provide:

  • Safe and uninterrupted access to the site during agreed working hours.

  • A safe and suitable working environment.

  • All necessary permissions, licences, or permits for the works.

5.2 If access to the site is delayed or prevented by the Client, the Multi-Trader may charge for lost time, wasted journeys, and associated costs.

6. Delays and Force Majeure
6.1 The Multi-Trader is not liable for delays beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to adverse weather, supply chain disruption, or acts of third parties.
6.2 Where delays occur, the completion date will be extended by a reasonable period.

7. Warranty and Defects
7.1 The Multi-Trader warrants that all work will be carried out with reasonable skill and care.
7.2 Any defects in workmanship must be notified in writing within 7 days of completion.
7.3 The Multi-Trader’s liability for defects is limited to rectifying the works; no liability is accepted for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses.

8. Cancellation and Termination
8.1 If the Client cancels the works after acceptance of the quotation, the Client will be liable to pay for:

  • All costs incurred up to the date of cancellation, including materials purchased; and

  • Any loss of profit on the remaining works.

8.2 The Multi-Trader may terminate this agreement immediately if:

  • The Client breaches these Terms and fails to remedy the breach within 7 days of written notice; or

  • The Client becomes insolvent, bankrupt, or enters liquidation.

8.3 The Client has the responsibility of notifying the Multi-trader immediately if the above will affect payment to the Multi-trader in any way.

9. Governing Law
9.1 These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
9.2 Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.