The work will start on ...../...../...... and will be completed
by ....../....../.......The contractor will not leave the site for more
than 5 working days in a row without a reasonable explanation, and will
carry out the work using reasonable skill, care and progress. The
contractor will tell the employer straight away of any problem likely to
cause any delay and/or extra cost. If the contractor cannot meet the
original completion date because of things outside their control, such
as bad weather or sudden illness, they will agree extra time with the
employer for carrying out the work. This does not automatically mean
extra cost to the Client.
The contractor will provide everything necessary for, and be
responsible for, carrying out the work properly and efficiently,
including labour, materials and equipment, unless the employer says
otherwise in writing. All materials will be fit for their purpose, and
will be new unless the employer has agreed otherwise in writing.
The following person is responsible for getting any necessary
planning permission and building regulations consent and must make all
notifications, arrange inspections and pay any application fees in
connection with the work:
The Employer / The Contractor (Delete as applicable).
The employer will, where practical, make sure there are no
obstructions on the site, such as blocked paths or driveways, and remove
all furniture, fixtures and fittings that are necessary for the
contractor to carry out the work. The employer will provide the
necessary facilities (for example, power and water) without detriment to
the normal usage of the property, as long as the contractor gives them
plenty of notice.
The contractor will only carry out variations to the work (for
example, extra or different work) if they have written instruction from
the employer, including agreement to extra costs and time for completing
the contract.
The contractor will take full responsibility for the work,
including any work carried out by his subcontractors. They will put
right, at their own expense, any loss or damage caused either by himself
or his subcontractors. The contractor will also insure against any loss
or damage to the work or materials under a contractor’s ‘all-risks’
policy. The contractor will give the employer appropriate evidence of
insurance if they ask for it.
The contractor will meet legal insurance requirements for their
employees; and provide suitable cover against injury to third parties or
damage to third party property under public liability insurance, to a
minimum of £2 million. The contractor will give the employer appropriate
evidence of insurance if they ask for it.
The contractor will tell the employer if they plan to subcontract
the work, or any part of the contract, and will make sure that any
subcontractors meet the standards required.
The contractor will be responsible for maintaining safety on the
site, in accordance with legal requirements; and keeping the site tidy
while work is in progress, including removing rubbish as necessary. When
they have completed the work, they will leave the site clean and tidy,
and remove all rubbish. The contractor will meet any legal requirements
for removing waste products (including hazardous waste).
For short-term projects or projects normally
under £5K in value. When the
contractor has completed the work to the satisfaction of the employer,
the employer will pay the contractor the full amount within 14 days of
receiving the final invoice.
For long-term projects or projects normally
over £5K in value. The
employer and contractor may agree that the employer will pay in
instalments as certain stages of the work are completed to the
employer’s satisfaction. The contractor will give the employer an
invoice at each stage with details of the work they have carried out as
set out on a separate payment schedule (to be attached). The employer
should make all payments within 14 days of the invoice date.
The employer may end the contract by sending the contractor a
written notice if the contractor:
· does not carry out the work with reasonable skill, care and progress,
or
· stops the work before it is finished without reasonable cause; or
· does not follow the employer’s instructions without reasonable cause
for 14 days after receiving a written notice specifying the failure; or
· goes into bankruptcy or liquidation.
In any such case, the contractor must stop working, and another
contractor may be employed to complete the agreed works. The cost of
doing this will be deducted from any amount due to be paid to the
contractor.
The contractor may end the contract by sending the employer a
written notice if the employer:
· delays the work for four weeks or longer without reasonable cause,
except by previous agreement; or
· does not make the agreed stage payments for work that has been
completed to their satisfaction for 14 days after receiving a written
notice that the payment period is over; or
· goes into bankruptcy.
In any such case the employer must pay for the work already carried out,
as well as for goods and materials legitimately purchased for the work.
The contractor will co-operate with advice agencies and local
authorities acting on the employer’s behalf.
NB. If applicable under legislation governing the provision of consumer
credit or unsolicited visits to a consumer’s home the employer has the right
to cancel this contract for a period of 7 days from the date of signature.
The contractor will provide a cancellation form for this purpose.