Smart Designs Constructors Terms and Conditions

Smart Designs Constructors Ltd cannot guarantee that any program will be fully adhered to where external forces, consultants, local authorities, regulatory bodies, specialists, manufacturers, etc., are required to contribute to this program.
We cannot guarantee that any target or budget cost or the timetable will be met, particularly where approvals from other parties, such as planning permission, building regulation approval, listed building, and conservation consent are required, nor the performance, work, or the product of third parties.
Although we will strive for successful approval, we cannot guarantee that Planning, Listed Building, or Conservation Area/Approval will be achieved on any project.
There are occasions where a client’s specific requirements are at variance with planning or design policy within a particular area, and subsequent amendments have been necessary following the submission of the scheme to the local authority. Amendments within the same application are at no further cost.
Should another application be required to be submitted, this will be at a further cost and will be quoted to the Client at the time.
We would draw your attention to the fact that local authorities now request an increasing amount of supporting documents to be submitted with Planning Applications, Smart Designs Constructors Ltd cannot, therefore, guarantee that all supporting documents or information requirements will be known at the time of submission.
We will liaise with other consultants to assist in obtaining supporting documentation but cannot be held responsible for the time and extent that gathering such information may entail.

Clients Responsibilities:

Advise Smart Designs Constructors Ltd of the requirements and of any subsequent changes required.
Give Decisions and all necessary instructions, consents, or approvals necessary for the performance of services quoted in the fee proposal.
Third-party fees are the responsibility of the Client and required to adhere to the payment agreement with the necessary third party. We will advise you of the fee at the appropriate stage of the work.
Any delay in payment of fees can and is likely to result in a delay to the flow of information on projects. We reserve the right not to move onto a subsequent stage of a project where fees for previous work stages are outstanding.

Cancellation Policy:

If a client requests our services and subsequently cancels without at least 1 week’s written notice, they will be liable for a cancellation fee of £1500. Additionally, the client will be responsible for any other fees incurred due to the arrangement of materials, tools, storage, and other related expenses.

Copyright and License:

Smart Designs Constructors Ltd owns the copyright in the drawings and documents (including material in electronic format) produced in performing the services.
The client shall have a license to copy and use the drawings only for purposes related to this project, providing that all fees and/or other amounts due are paid in full.
The Client will only have a license to use drawings for their intended purpose, such as drawings prepared for a planning application, which would only be valid for this purpose and should not be used for construction.
Drawings produced for one client are not transferable to another client.
Smart Designs Constructors Ltd owns all CAD files, and these will not be released to the client.

Fees:

The client shall pay Smart Designs Constructors Ltd accounts, including any additional fees, expenses, disbursements, or VAT in accordance with payment terms.
Payment shall become due on submission of the invoice thereafter, and the final date for payment shall be 7 days.
Payment structure to be agreed with the Client.
Any quote under £1,000 to be paid in full.
We will not submit any planning application until the fee for preparation and advice of planning submission has been paid in full.
We will not submit applications for building regulation approval until the fee for all stages up to building regulation drawings is to be paid in full.
We will not release any reports or other schedules, specifications, or documents on any project until the relevant fee associated with the production of the report is paid in full.
Inspection and estimation fees are £180+VAT per visit.
If the invoice is not paid within the period stated on the invoice 14 days from the delivery date. Interest shall be added to all amounts remaining unpaid. Any overdue payment interest will be charged from the day after the last day of the agreed payment date. Our interest rate is 8% plus the Bank of England base rate.
We would also reserve the right to place any debt into the hands of a debt recovery agency following failure to pay within the specified period.
Smart Designs Constructors Ltd reserves the right not to continue with Services for the next stage of the project until the fee for the previous stage of the project has been paid by the Client. The company also reserves the right not to proceed with work on a separate project, where the fees/or proportion of the same for another project with the same Client remain unpaid.
Any disbursements made on your behalf, such as payments to the local authority for planning submissions or Building Regulations submission/inspection fees, Should we pay these on your behalf, they will be charged at net cost plus a handling charge of 5%;

Suspending or ending the Agreement:

The Client or Smart Designs Constructors Ltd can suspend or end the performance of any or all of the Services by giving at least 7 days written notice of the intention and stating the reason for doing so.
If the reason for the notice arises from default and the recipient does not remedy the matter, the agreement will end on the expiry of the notice period.
In the event of a dispute or difference arising under this Appointment, this should be in writing.
We hope we shall be able to settle the matter by negotiation or mediation. Alternatively, either of us can start court proceedings to settle the dispute at any time. The parties shall attempt in good faith to settle any dispute or mediation.

Complaints:

If any issues arise concerning the provision of the services that the client is not able to resolve with their day-to-day contact at Smart Designs Constructors Ltd, the Client should refer the matter in writing to the company director. A copy of our complaints procedure is available on written request.

For any inquiries or complaints, please contact us via email at info@smartdesignsconstructors.uk.