TERMS & CONDITIONS
Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LIMITED – General Terms And Conditions For All Our Range Of Services.
DEFINITIONS In this Agreement the following expressions will have the following meanings:
Agreement: These general terms and conditions of the contract and the Quotation.
Agreed Contract Price: The price contained in the Quotation once accepted by You.
Agreement Date: The Date You receive this Agreement.
An Event Outside Our Control: Means any act or event beyond Our reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action by third parties, civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war, fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster, or failure of public or private telecommunications networks.
Property: The property where the Works are to be undertaken.
Quotation: The quotation.
Quotation Date: The date You received the Quotation.
Thermal Device: Goods that provide heating and/or hot water to a property.
You or Your: Will refer to the customer, the person, firm or company whose name and address is shown on the Quotation.
We or Us or Our: Means Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating Limited – Larkfield ME20 6LA.
Works: The works to be carried out by Us as detailed in this Agreement and in the Quotation.
2. GENERAL
2.1. Please ensure that You read this Agreement carefully and check that the details on the Quotation are complete and accurate. If You think that there is a mistake or require any changes, please contact Us to discuss. We will confirm any changes in writing to avoid any confusion between You and Us.
2.2. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw the Quotation and/or this Agreement at any time prior to it being accepted by You.
2.3. We may carry out credit and fraud prevention checks with licensed credit reference and fraud prevention agencies and they will retain a copy of the search. Information from Your application and payment details of Your account may be recorded by these agencies and may be shared with other organisations to help make credit and insurance decisions about You and members of Your household and for debt collection and fraud prevention purposes.
2.4. This Agreement is subject to Us being satisfied as to Your credit status and if You fail to meet the credit status requirement We reserve the right to terminate the Agreement at any time.
3. THE WORKS
3.1. You will obtain all such licences and consents (including planning and building control consents if relevant) that are required for the lawful undertaking of the Works at Your own cost and by signing this Agreement You will be deemed to have obtained all such licences and consents for the lawful undertaking of the Works. You must provide Us with evidence that the necessary consent(s) are obtained prior to the Works commencing.
3.2. If Your Property is a listed building or the Works require planning permission then You must provide Us with evidence that the necessary consent(s) are obtained prior to the Works commencing. It may be unlawful to carry out work in a listed building without permission and Your failure to obtain the necessary consent(s) may result in legal action being brought against You.
3.3. If You are a tenant or You do not own Your Property, You will need Your owner or landlord’s permission before You can authorise Work. We require evidence from You that such permission has been obtained. Where We carry out unauthorised works at the Property where You have failed to obtain permission or where You have given false or inaccurate information, You will compensate Us for any losses suffered as a result of Your failure to obtain the Property owner’s permission.
3.4. Where We carry out unauthorised works at the Property where You have failed to obtain consent or permission or where You have given false or inaccurate information, You will compensate Us for any losses suffered as a result of Your failure to obtain the relevant consents or the Property owner’s permission.
3.5. If the Works are suspended due to a lack of relevant consents or permissions for the Works You will be responsible for the works undertaken and the materials supplied as part of the Works as at the date of suspension on a reasonable value of service basis.
3.6. Unless otherwise stated in writing, We will be entitled to carry out the Works in stages. Unless otherwise stated in writing the Works will be carried out: (a) during normal working hours (8am to 5pm) Monday to Friday; (b) under normal conditions, and if through no fault of Ours conditions are not normal You will pay any additional costs incurred by Us; (c) with opportunity for continuous work, and if through no fault of Ours this opportunity is at any time denied, You will pay any additional costs incurred by Us.
3.7. We will make every reasonable effort to complete the work on time, however, We (or Our subcontractors or agents) cannot be held responsible for delays that occur due to Your actions or due to an Event Outside Our Control. In cases of extreme or adverse weather conditions, We may be forced to cancel appointments at late notice. We will not be liable for any loss that results from this. In such circumstances, We will agree an alternative date to carry out the installation and We will not incur any liability for such delay.
3.8. Any times or dates given by Us for the carrying out of the Works are given in good faith but are approximate only and will not be of the essence.
3.9. We will not be responsible for delay due to lack of instructions by You or by Your agent. If any such delays involve expense to Us You will pay that expense. 3.10. You will provide adequate facilities for economical execution of the Agreement. These will include access to the Property
3.11. We may provide You with an alternative heating source during the Works. You will remain liable for all charges and costs associated with such alternative heating source for the duration of the Works.
3.12. The Quotation and/or this Agreement excludes the cost of: (a) builders work and making good; (b) boring of holes in excess of 24mm diameter through walls to accommodate cables, pipes and ducts; (c) all structural reinforcement required to support and accommodate the proposed Works, except where these are included in the Quotation; (d) any upgrading that is required to your central heating system or wiring unless included in the Quotation; (e) handling or disposal of hazardous materials including asbestos; (f) upgrading your system to comply with the latest industry standards; (g) parts that are not of a standard specification; (h) repairs required due to system design faults, system deficiencies of manufacturer design faults; (i) system flushes to remove sludge, lime scale and other debris from your system; (j) repairs to fix unrelated faults; (k) electrical isolations; (l) working through or abut concrete floors or walls.
3.13. The Works will not commence until We have: (a) completed a satisfactory credit check (if applicable); (b) You have provided Us with all the consents and licences in accordance with clause 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 (if applicable)
3.14. If during the progress of the Works any hazardous materials (including asbestos) are encountered which could not have been reasonably identified by Us during the Quotation, We will let You know. We will withdraw Our staff immediately from the Property until the Property is made safe. Removal of the hazardous material is Your responsibility. Where You request removal of the hazardous material to be undertaken by Us or Our approved contractor, costs will be charged to You in addition to the Agreed Contract Price. If You have had the hazardous materials removed independently, You must, in the case of asbestos, provide Us with a clean air certificate before We continue with the Works. In the event that the hazardous material is not removed Our rights of cancellation in Clause 8 apply.
3.15. There may be occasions where We are unable to complete the Works successfully and/or We are unable to work on your Thermal Device which may include but shall not be limited to: (a) if parts are unavailable; (b) if Your Thermal Device is not on Our approved list; (c) if We deem it unsafe to work on your Thermal Device. On these occasions, our representative will discuss other options which may include a refund of the Agreed Contract price.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1. Fitted carpets and other floor coverings can be removed and re-laid at the customer’s specific request, but this may be subject to an additional charge. Whilst every care will be taken, we cannot guarantee to relay floor coverings as originally fitted. You may require the services of a carpet fitter to re-stretch carpets. This is especially relevant with very recently laid carpet and or old floorboards, which can break whilst being removed and refitted.
2. All efforts will be made to ascertain the compliance and suitability of the electrical installation at the survey stage, however, it is not always reasonably possible to confirm this during the survey. Any existing electrical issues which are found during the installation process, which may cause our work to become unsafe or noncompliant, will be discussed with the customer at the time with the aim of reaching a resolution. If existing main bonding is not in place or is not deemed to be suitable, it will be installed as part of our works. We will always assist in rectifying issues with the main earth to the property, but this may be subject to an additional cost.
3. It will not have been possible for us to ascertain the compliance and suitability of any existing electrical installation, during the property survey. Once the works commences if we find faults or issues with the installation, we will seek to provide a chargeable solution. If this is not possible, or you decline the additional work required, then the boiler will not be energised and commissioned, but you will still be liable for the full cost of the boiler and installation as detailed in the quotation or in the online order email confirmation. We will return free of charge to commission the boiler if you use a third party to rectify the electrical issues.
4. Please be aware that if We identify that your property does not have a sufficient mains earth we will need to install a new earth rod, which will incur an additional cost separate to the quoted installation cost.
5. In the event that the installation of main bonding is declined, main earth issues cannot be rectified or the existing wiring to property is non-compliant, it may not be possible for us to energise our installation until these issues have been rectified. We will generally ask the customer to provide their own approved electrical contractor to rectify any non-compliances or voltage problems with the existing wiring.
6. It is not always possible to identify hazardous materials upon the survey of the property and unless otherwise specified the price detailed in the quotation does not include the removal of any dangerous materials such as asbestos, once the agreed works commences, if a dangerous material be discovered during the installation, We can provide contact details for a specialist contractor, for you to contact, any arrangements you make, are made by yourself and the specialist contractor and are wholly separate to the agreed works between ourselves and you. It is understood that the cost of this service is to paid by yourself, with no liability to RBHM. Once done We will ask you to provide a certificate (‘Clean Air Certificate’) to confirm the safe removal of the substance.
7. If applicable, the existing heating circuit will be re-used providing it is confirmed to be a suitable two-pipe flow and return system. If it is not (as by way of an example, a one pipe system) we will need to provide you with a separate quotation to re-pipe the circuit to ensure the new boiler is able to work at its maximum efficiency. In the vast majority of cases once we have lifted the floorboards, we will find that the circuit is a two pipe flow and return system but we cannot confirm this until the floorboards are lifted. The re-pipe of your existing pipe system does not form any part or whole of the quotation and agreed works.
8. Once the new appliance is installed and We may find the existing supply at the boiler to be unsuitable, in which case we will provide a separate quotation for a new supply which meets with the current manufacturer and Gas Safe regulations. Regardless of this outcome, the outstanding balance must be paid to ourselves, payment clause 4.3 applies in all scenarios, related to this gas supply works.
9. We have also assumed that the existing pipework (not visible for inspection) will be of correct sizing and unaffected by blockages, incorrect falls or leaks. We have also assumed that the existing pipework is not affected by a build-up of sludge or scale. In the event that the existing pipework has a level of sludge and or scale, which affects the system operating efficiently, We will not be accountable for the new boiler’s performance and will recommend that a Magnacleanse is conducted (if not already included in your quotation), for an extra charge. Please note, in cases of extreme sludge, we may need to carry out a ‘Powerflush’, the cost of which is not included in the quotation unless specified.
10. If we are sealing your central heating system, the feed and expansion cistern will be removed and the water pressure within the system raised above “atmospheric”. Occasionally the higher working pressures associated with this type of installation may result in already weakened fittings leaking. The work necessary to repair leaks or to replace radiators and the like are excluded from the quotation.
11. We recommend if your current system contains microbore pipework that you consider re-piping it using copper tube. The price for this work is available on request and is not included in the quotation. If you do not wish to have this work carried out, we regret that we cannot guarantee the optimum performance of your new boiler and system.
12. If you require work to be carried out outside normal working hours, We may make a reasonable additional charge.
13. The quotation does not include for the final painting of pipework or any redecoration, nor for the alteration of linen cupboard shelves, renewal or repair of floorboards through which old pipes were run. No allowance has been made for chasing or boxing in wiring or pipework. The customer should expect to require an amount of redecoration following the installation and this is not included in our quotation.
14. Unless stated otherwise, the quotation does not include the use of scaffolding when safe access is not available from a ladder.
15. We have assumed that your property is in a good state of repair and contains no structural defects or weaknesses. We will not be responsible for any damage caused to your property as a result of any existing defects.
16. This quotation assumes the gas supply and associated gas appliances to and in the property are classified as domestic. If work at the specified property is classified at a commercial level (total KW output of gas appliances equal to or greater than 70KW, a commercial gas meter is at the property or is required, or if the volume of gas in the meter and pipework exceeds 0.035m3) additional charges will be payable by you.
17. Your new boiler Chimney/Flue System. It is not always possible to accurately estimate the length of these flued systems particularly on long runs which may have been concealed either by access or through the inability of the surveyor to visually see during the site visit. Although we will do our best to accurately estimate the total components needed, it is not always possible. All extra flue lengths needed for the installation will be chargeable to the customer.
18. Once your quotation is accepted by yourself it is assumed all external controls and pumps and other electrical and mechanical controls are in full working order. Once your new boiler is installed, the system will be tested to ascertain the boiler all existing controls related to the full central and hot water system are in full working order. If they are found to be faulty and unless otherwise stated this quotation does not include the replacement of any pumps, zone or mid position valves or any other mechanical or electrical mechanical or electric controls. Whilst on site and during the normal operating hours all faulty items can be replaced by the attending engineer at a discounted labour charged, plus the component cost added. If your existing pump or controls, external to the new boiler installation develop faults after the engineer leaves your property, which are unrelated to the new installation, We can return to replace but these would incur our normal labour charges.
19. Our installers will brick up/ seal external flue holes created either by removal of the old flue and/or installation of the new flue, it should be noted that they are not skilled bricklayers and although we will always do our best here, you may wish to consider employing the services of a skilled professional if we do not meet your expectations here. We have not allowed for any additional remedial works in this regard unless specified in the quotation. Although we will do our best to provide materials which will match your existing building appearance, we cannot always match this and would suggest for you the customer provide the bricks needed on the day of the installation. Any return visit to install bricks which were not on site during the date of installation would be chargeable to the customer.
20. Pressurised domestic hot and cold water systems, including combination boilers. The visiting engineer/surveyor will measure the incoming cold water main pressure and flow and decide if the existing supply is adequate for the proposed appliance.
21. Testing is usually conducted at one or two outlet points closest the existing incoming water main and excludes the potential high pressure faults and by-pass leaks that can sometimes arise through bath/basin taps and shower outlet points.
22. The term adequate is understood to be what the manufacturer would demand as a minimum requirement related to water pressure and flow.
23. Seasonal variances can occur, particularly with combination boilers in which the new appliance flow performance can be affected.
24. If you have a specific expectations for high pressure and high flow delivery at each of your hot and cold water outlet points, you must make this clear to either the visiting engineer or our office before any quote/estimates are agreed too. Unless agreed otherwise, it is understood by all parties the relative facts relating to the limitations of pressurised systems are accepted.
25. Any upgrade works to boost the water pressure and flow are chargeable, new quote/estimates can be provided upon request.
4. PAYMENT
4.1. A 60% deposit of the quoted works will be taken from yourself before any works commences, unless agreed otherwise. We shall require the outstanding 40% balance upon commissioning of the gas appliance. All balances are due for immediate payment upon the commissioning of the gas appliance. This relates to the boiler itself and excludes any minor works still outstanding, (such as and for illustration purposes only) Radiator balancing, faulty components identified and their replacement, hole filling and general minor works related to the installation process. It should be noted, once the appliance is ready for commissioning but we are unable to commission the appliance, due to external faulty components, or by lack of an electrical, or interruption from fuels such as, Natural Gas, LPG or Oil, the outstanding balance will still be due. Once those external faulty components have either been replaced or repaired, we shall return free of charge to commission the appliance. If you do not have sufficient funds to pay the remainder of the balance upon commissioning of the appliance, the clause 4.3 will immediately apply.
4.2. You must taxes or duties at the applicable rate on the Agreed Contract Price.
4.3. If payment of any invoice is not made immediately then this shall carry an admin fee of £150.00 then interest shall be payable on the amount of any unpaid invoice at the rate of 8% per annum above National Westminster Bank PLC’s base rate of interest on all amounts outstanding until payment thereof, such interest will run from day to day and to accrue after as well as before any Judgment.
4.4. In the event of the Agreed Contract Price not being paid in full within the time mentioned above, We shall have the right to stop all Works forthwith and may at Our option be entitled to treat this Agreement as having been repudiated by You and to charge You for work done and material damages for any breach of contract for any loss incurred in respect of equipment or material purchased or prepared for the Works.
4.5. There will be an additional charge for any variations or additions to the Works which You or Your agent request. All requests must be in writing to Us and if We are willing and able to make the alterations and/or additions to the Works, You will pay any additional costs or expenses on a time and materials cost basis as stipulated in the Variation Agreement.
4.6. There will be an additional charge for any variations or additions to the Works that We find are necessary when undertaking the Works and which We could not reasonably have identified when providing You with the Quotation or during the Survey. In such cases We will explain to You the reasons for the additional work and charges and if You agree to the changes You and We will assign this to the original quotation estimate Agreement. The additionally sum will be due upon commissioning of the appliance or up to the point of commissioning as per 4.1 You or We may cancel the Agreement as a result of the changes and, following cancellation, Clause 4.3 will apply in all scenarios.
4.7. Whilst every endeavour will be made to maintain the Agreed Contract Price, the Quotation is based on material and labour costs prevailing at the Quotation Date.
4.8. Where the Quotation includes a provisional sum for labour or equipment to be provided but which are not specified, such provisional sum will be expended according to Your reasonable direction.
4.9 In the rare event that the company must re-attend to resolve snagging issues, the customer may not use this as reason to withhold payment. Clause 4.3 applies in all scenarios.
5.0 If the company is performing work at the customer’s rented property on behalf of a landlord, the tenant must be bound by the terms of the contract and if for any reason the landlord refuses or cannot pay, the tenant will be liable to pay and reclaim all costs back from the landlord.
5. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
5.1. This section explains how We use the information We collect about You when You buy a product or related service from Us under this Agreement. We will tell You if We significantly change the information We ask for or the way We use it.
5.2. Information You provide or We hold may be used by Us, Our employees and/or Our agents and Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating Limited to: (a) help identify You when You call. (b) detect and prevent crime, fraud or loss; (c) contact You about improving the way We run accounts, services and products that We have provided to You or may provide to You in the future; (d) conduct research, analysis and testing of our systems; (e) contact You, and administer Your accounts, services and products.
5.3. Your information may be shared between Us and third parties who provide, review and/or receive services in relation to this Agreement.
5.4. We may also monitor and record any communications We have with You, including phone conversations, emails and web chat, to make sure We are providing a good service and meeting Our legal responsibilities.
5.5. We may pass Your address, property and postcode and details of Your gas appliances and installations to organisations that supervise these activities and with whom We are registered. These organisations may pass this information to local authorities to meet planning and regulatory requirements.
5.6. If You provide Us with an email address You agree that We may send contract fulfilment and other account information by email. You agree to notify Us of any change to Your email address.
6. LEGAL
6.1. We may assign or transfer all or any part of Our rights and subcontract any of Our obligations under this Agreement without Your consent provided the transferee holds the applicable industry registration where necessary.
6.2. This Agreement can only be transferred between properties or persons by You with Our prior approval.
6.3. We may vary the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
6.4. Any delay on Our part in enforcing any term, condition, right or remedy in respect of this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any such term, condition, right or remedy.
6.5. When installing a new Thermal Device into Your Property there is a possibility that pre-existing faulty or unsatisfactory pipework may fail and result in a water leak. We will not be liable for any damage or loss caused by such a leak nor will We be responsible for repairing the pipework itself.
6.6. It may be necessary to connect new equipment, fixtures and fittings to the existing electrical, central heating or hot water system which may include access through internal or external walls and finishings. Where We are required to replace any existing pipe work or electrical cables, then this work will be chargeable. We will not be liable for repairing or replacing any parts of the existing system that develop a fault as a result of the new equipment unless it is proved to have been caused by Our negligence. We will take care to carry out the Works without causing damage to Your property. We will make good any unnecessary damage caused by Our negligence. However, We are not responsible for the cost of repairing any pre-existing faults or damage to Your Property that We discover in the course of installation and/ or performance by Us.
6.7. If it is necessary to remove or alter fixed furniture (e.g. kitchen units) or flooring You should arrange for a specialist contractor to carry out such works. We will endeavour to give notice if such works are required. If You instruct Us to carry out such works We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to the furniture or flooring or surrounding area, reinstatement or making good, unless due to Our negligence. Certain areas may need redecoration, repair, restoring or re-fixing once the Works have been completed and is not included in the Agreed Contract Price. Redecoration and replacement of flooring will be Your responsibility and at Your cost.
6.8. As water supply rates can be variable, We cannot be responsible for Your central heating system failing to function properly because Your water supply becomes inadequate or variable.
6.9. Condensate pipes in unheated or external areas can freeze in extreme weather. We will not be liable for any costs You incur should this happen.
6.10. Except for death or personal injury caused by Our negligent acts or omissions, We will only be liable for any loss or damage that is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of a breach of this Agreement. Our maximum liability to You under this Agreement will not exceed the Agreed Contract Price. Neither You nor We are liable to the other for any indirect, consequential, economic or financial loss or damage (including loss of profit, revenue, goodwill, business, contract or wasted expenses). We are not liable for loss or damage caused by circumstances that We do not control.
6.11. If any part of this Agreement is not permitted or is held to be ineffective by any court of law or other regulatory or competent body, this will not affect any other part of this Agreement. This Agreement and any disputes arising from it will be governed by the laws of England and Wales in the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of England and Wales.
6.12. The headings in these terms and conditions are for Your guidance only and do not affect the interpretation.
6.13. Notices required under this Agreement will be in writing and delivered by hand, sent by post or email (where provided and permitted). We will send notices to Your billing address. We will assume You have received the notice 5 working days after We have sent it unless We receive evidence to the contrary.
7. CANCELLATION
7.1. Your Cancellation Rights
7.1.1. as You have specifically requested a visit from Us for the purpose of carrying out urgent repairs and/or maintenance, You will not be entitled to a statutory 14 calendar day cancellation period further to Section 28(1)(e) of the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
7.1.2. if You cancel this Agreement but there are charges that are due to Us, You will remain responsible to pay these charges.
7.2. Our Cancellation Rights
7.2.1. We may cancel Your Agreement in the following circumstances: (a) if You have given Us false information; (b) if You do not make an agreed payment; (c) if you do not pay the Agreed Contract Price; (d) if there are any health and safety issues; (e) if You do not give Us access to Your Property; (f) if We are not reasonably able to find parts for Your system; (g) if the upgrade work We tell You is needed has not been completed; (h) if you have breached the terms of Your Agreement; (i) if You no longer own or occupy Your Property; (j) if You materially breach any of Your obligations in this Agreement; (k) We are affected by an Event Outside Our Control. (l) Once the surveying and installation works have been actioned, We will not tolerate verbal, physical or any intimidatory forms of abuse. If any of our staff are subject, at any stage are subjected to this kind of behaviour, we will immediately stop any and all works. If the installation works have been started, regardless of the status quo of works and you will be charged for the outstanding balance. Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd will not be liable under any circumstances to return to your property to complete on any outstanding works.
7.2.2. If we cancel this Agreement but there are charges that You are due to pay to Us, You will remain responsible to pay these charges.
8. WARRANTY
8.1. On completion of the Works and payment of the Agreed Contract Price and within 12 months of the date of repair, where there is a defective due to Our faulty workmanship or defective design then We will remedy the defect at Our cost provided that We will incur no liability under such warranty in respect of: (a) damage due to fair wear and tear, improper use, neglect, accident or other failure on the part of You to operate and properly maintain the installation; (b) any repairs or alterations to the installation carried out by You without Our prior written approval; (c) if You have failed to notify Us of the defect; (d) the resetting or replacement of a circuit protective device due to circumstances unrelated to the Works; (e) fuses requiring replacement (except where they are damaged due to Our negligence); (f) where the fault is within the existing central heating and or hot water system including all pipe work, mechanical electrical controls and any temperature related valves/pumps of any type. (g) where the provisions of clause 6 apply.
8.2. Where, within 12 months of the date of installation, any appliances or electronic devices of Ours are defective, then We will at Our option repair or replace the appliance or devices at Our cost. This does not affect Your Statutory Rights.
8.3. You must notify Us as soon as possible about any fault or default to the Works after the damage is discovered, and at all times, within 12 months of completion. As soon as possible is within a 14-day time period of the installation. Thereafter it is solely at the discretion of Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd to accept that the fault is covered under our warranty.
8.4. You will ensure that the Works and the equipment installed by Us are properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
8.5. The remedies contained in this clause are without prejudice to, and in addition to, any warranties, indemnities, remedies or other rights provided to You by law.
8.6. All manufacturer warranties are subject to the terms and conditions set out by the relevant manufacturer.
9.0 RETURNS POLICY
9.1 If you receive Goods which do not match those that you ordered, unless accompanied by an explanatory note detailing the changes or agreed by telephone conversation, stating reasons for the changes and setting out your options, you should contact us within 14 days to arrange collection and return. Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD is responsible for paying shipment costs. You will be given the option to have the Goods replaced with those ordered (if available) or to be refunded through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods. Refunds and replacements will be issued upon our receipt of the returned Goods.
9.2 If any Goods you have purchased have faults when they are delivered to you, you should contact Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD immediately to arrange a replacement. The faulty item must be retained until it is decided if the item should be returned for examination.
9.3 If any Goods develop faults within their warranty period, the Purchaser is entitled to a repair or replacement of the faulty item under the terms of that warranty (normally 12 months from invoice date for spare parts). Contact Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD to arrange or the make or brands after sale care advice line.
9.4 If Goods are damaged in transit and the damage is apparent on delivery, you should call Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD immediately to arrange either a replacement or a repair. In any event, you should report such damage to Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD immediately and arrange collection and return or repair. Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD is responsible for paying shipment costs. Upon receipt of the returned Goods, the price of the Goods, as paid by you, will be refunded to you through the payment method used by you when purchasing the Goods.
9.5 You can cancel up to 14 days after the day you sign and accept your quotation (the “cooling off period”). You give permission for the installation to start during the cooling off period. You are aware that if you cancel you will have to pay for any work carried out or goods installed before you cancel.
9.6 If you wish to return Goods to Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD for any of the above reasons, please contact us using the details on the contact page to make the appropriate arrangements, restocking fees may apply.
9.7 Boiler supplier restocking charges are passed onto customer, this may be up to 25% of your invoice total.
9.8 Gardiner’s Plumbing and Heating LTD reserves the right to exercise discretion with respect to any returns under these Terms and Conditions. Factors which may be taken into account in the exercise of this discretion include, but are not limited to:
9.9 Goods must be returned in their original complete condition with all packaging and documentation and be in a saleable condition.
9.10 Any use that you may have already had out of the Goods; characteristics of the Goods which may cause them to deteriorate or expire rapidly; The fact that the Goods consist of control or printed circuit boards or computer software and that the packaging has been opened, in this case if the seal is broken or anti-static bag opened the item is deemed non-returnable.
9.11 Any discounts that may have formed part of the purchase price of the Goods to reflect any lack of quality made known to the Customer at the time of purchase. Such discretion to be exercised only within the confines of the law.
9.12 Boilers, hot water cylinders, Flues and Flue Kits are deemed as non-returnable and will not be accepted, under any circumstances.
Price Match T&C's
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