Commercial Grounds Maintenance Terms and Conditions

1. All work undertaken will be discussed and agreed prior to the start date and all work will be completed by AYEGARDENING unless otherwise agreed. 
2. The estimate/original price for work includes all labour and green waste disposal where stated.
3. Any addition and/or alterations to the contract shall be properly treated as variations and subject to written instructions and additional payments may be required to cover the agreed changes. 
4. The client shall provide access to the site/s during AYEGARDENINGs normal working hours.
5. AYEGARDENING is not able to accept responsibility for any damage to (or cost involved with) any underground hazards, obstructions or services not made known to us in writing or apparent on visual inspection.
6. It is very important and the sole responsibility of the Client to ensure we are made aware of any special/statutory bylaws/conditions/permissions that may be involved.
7. Severe weather conditions, including drought, may cause the delay of visits but this will not affect the original, agreed price.
8. The removal of dog excrement or large amounts of litter from the site is the responsibility of the client.
9. Ayegardening will send a detailed invoice to the client after each visit. 
10. The client will be responsible for all payments to AYEGARDENING.
11. Payment terms are strictly 14 days from date of invoice and we understand and will exercise our statutory right to claim interest and compensation for debt recovery costs under the late payment legislation if we are not paid according to agreed credit terms.
12. Payment methods are debit card, credit card, internet bank transfer or cheque by prior arrangement. 
13. AYEGARDENING are registered as lower tier waste carriers.Our registration number is PCD/YM3789ZV
The term waste removal refers only to waste produced by AYEGARDENING

Standard Terms and Conditions for Landscaping Work

1. All work undertaken will be discussed and agreed prior to the start date and all work will be completed from the original design by AYEGARDENING unless otherwise agreed. 
2. The estimate/original price for work includes all materials and labour where stated from original design. 
3. Errors and omissions are accepted on all quotes. 
4. The client will be responsible for all payments to AYEGARDENING, unless otherwise notified in writing prior to commencement. 
• Payments are to be in 2 instalments; if there is a materials payment to be made. 
• Payment methods are debit card, credit card, cash or internet bank transfer.
• First instalment is required up to 1 week prior to work commencing so materials can be purchased for the start date of the agreed work.
• Final payment must be made by the client within 7 days when all the work is completed. 
• We understand and will exercise our statutory right to claim interest and compensation for debt recovery costs under the late payment legislation if we are not paid according to agreed credit terms.
5. Any addition and/or alterations to the schedule/project shall be properly treated as variations and subject to written instructions and additional payments may be required to cover the agreed changes. 
6. The client shall provide water and electricity, if needed, at no charge to AYEGARDENING.
7. The client shall provide access to site during AYEGARDENINGs normal working hours and storage space for materials during the contract progress.
8. AYEGARDENING is not able to accept responsibility for any damage to (or cost involved with) any underground hazards, obstructions or services not made known to us in writing or apparent on visual inspection.
9. All, or any special conditions, of which AYEGARDENING has been informed are noted in the quotation.
10. We are not able to accept responsibility for the well-being and maintenance of living plant material, including turf, following practical substantial completion unless a maintenance contract is in existence.
11. If necessary we reserve the right to substitute any plant with another of equal value and growth/habitat/colour in accordance with the specification.
12. After practical substantial completion, we are not able to accept responsibility for any damage through the elements, including drought, winds, rain and frost to any material(s) including plants.
13. Upon practical substantial completion the responsibility for the care and watering of all plants, lawns, etc., is handed over to the client and will require regular attention until established. Great care is taken to remove all weeds/roots from the site when being prepared but AYEGARDENING cannot accept responsibility for subsequent weed growth on completion of the project. 
14. It is very important and the sole responsibility of the Client to ensure we are made aware of any special/statutory bylaws/conditions/permissions that may be involved.
15. We accept no responsibility for works that have been carried out on land that is not under the ownership of the client and it is assumed that all planning laws or regulations have been applied before commencement of any works.
16. Severe weather conditions, including drought, may cause the delay of the start date of the contract. This will not affect the original, agreed price.
17. Delays caused by other companies on site may cause work to be rescheduled and charges may be made in certain circumstances.
18. All materials on site remain the property of AYEGARDENING until payment is received in full.
19. Maintenance is not included in the contract unless specified.
20. Cancellation of work not received within 3 working days of scheduled start of work will be subject to a charge of 15% of the quoted price.