Terms of Business
Sean McKervey Scaffolding — These terms set out the basis on which we provide quotations, scaffolding services and related site work.
1. About Us
- Business name: Sean McKervey Scaffolding
- Email: info@seanmckerveyscaffolding.com
- Phone: 07894 070179
2. Quotations
- All quotations are subject to site details being accurate and complete.
- A quotation may be revised if the scope of work changes, site conditions differ from what was described, access is restricted, or extra materials, labour or time are required.
- Unless stated otherwise in writing, quotations are valid for 30 days.
3. Booking and Acceptance
- A booking is only confirmed once the customer accepts the quotation and any required start arrangements are agreed.
- The customer must provide accurate site information, contact details and access arrangements.
- Sean McKervey Scaffolding may refuse or delay work if site conditions are unsafe or materially different from what was described.
4. Customer Responsibilities
- Provide safe and reasonable access to the property or site
- Make sure any permissions, notices or approvals required from landlords, neighbours, site managers or authorities are in place unless otherwise agreed
- Tell us about any hazards, restrictions, overhead lines, fragile roofs, narrow access points, alarms, pets or other relevant site conditions in advance
- Keep children, residents, staff and visitors away from scaffolding work areas unless it is safe and authorised to do otherwise
5. Weather, Delays and Access Issues
- Scaffolding work may be delayed or rescheduled because of unsafe weather, site access problems, traffic, supplier issues or other matters outside reasonable control.
- Sean McKervey Scaffolding will try to keep customers updated if timing changes.
- Reasonable delays caused by safety or site conditions do not automatically entitle the customer to cancel without discussion.
6. Changes to the Job
- If the customer asks for additional work, alterations or extended scaffold use, extra charges may apply.
- Any change to scope, timing or access may require a revised quotation or confirmation in writing.
7. Payment
- Payment terms should be confirmed on the quotation or invoice.
- Unless otherwise agreed, invoices must be paid by the stated due date.
- Late payment may result in additional reminders, suspension of further work, or recovery action where appropriate.
8. Cancellations
- If the customer wishes to cancel after booking, notice should be given as soon as possible.
- Where work, labour, transport, materials or site arrangements have already been committed, Sean McKervey Scaffolding may charge for reasonable costs already incurred.
- If Sean McKervey Scaffolding has to cancel or postpone because of safety, weather or circumstances outside reasonable control, an alternative date will be discussed where possible.
9. Safety and Proper Use of Scaffolding
- Scaffolding must only be used for its intended purpose.
- Customers and third parties must not alter, move, overload or interfere with scaffolding.
- If there is any concern about scaffold safety, use should stop and Sean McKervey Scaffolding should be contacted immediately.
10. Liability
- Sean McKervey Scaffolding will take reasonable care and skill in providing services.
- Nothing in these terms limits liability where the law does not allow that.
- Subject to that, Sean McKervey Scaffolding will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses, or for issues caused by inaccurate site information, unsafe conditions, misuse of scaffolding, delays outside reasonable control, or third-party actions outside the business's control.
11. Complaints
- Any complaint or concern should be raised as soon as possible so it can be reviewed fairly and quickly.
- Customers should provide enough detail for the issue to be investigated properly.
13. Governing Law
These terms are intended for use in England and shall be interpreted in line with the law of England and Wales unless another arrangement is expressly agreed in writing.
