Legal Notice

1. SCAFFSHEET ltd quotations are open for acceptance within three months from the date of receipt of the quotation by the clients. It is subject to SCAFFSHEET ltd having available materials and labour at the time of the receipt of the client’s order, and SCAFFSHEET ltd receiving reasonable notice to commence work after receipt of the client’s order, provided that the said notice to commence work shall not be given more than twelve months after the date of acceptance, unless it is otherwise agreed in writing by the parties concerned. 

2. If the client has requested removal and disposal of sheeting/ netting and paid for the service, once the client has notified SCAFFSHEET ltd to remove sheeting, the client will be contacted with the date in which our operatives will attend the site. 

3. SCAFFSHEET ltd will exercise all proper care to ensure that the sheeting/ netting is soundly and adequately constructed for the purpose for which the Hirers have requested, and that when installed it complies with requirements of The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015. 

4. After installation of the sheeting and or netting, or any alterations that have been completed by SCAFFSHEET ltd, it will be the responsibility of the client to carry out periodic inspections required to ensure that the sheeting and or netting is used in accordance with and continues to comply with The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015. SCAFFSHEET ltd can organise monthly inspections at an additional fee of 15% of original quotation per visit per inspection. 

5. The client shall use the scaffold sheeting and netting at their own risk in all respects and shall indemnify SCAFFSHEET ltd against all claims, damages and costs arising out of the scaffolding, sheeting and netting except that where such claims, damages and costs are due to negligence of SCAFFSHEET ltd. The latter shall be responsible for and indemnify the client against such claims, damages and costs; provided that it shall be a condition precedent to the SCAFFSHEET ltd bearing responsibility therefore that the client gives forthwith to SCAFFSHEET ltd written notice specifying the said damage. The client shall also be responsible to SCAFFSHEET ltd operatives and/or any other persons involved for damages arising due to the client or his employees interfering with any materials fixed by SCAFFSHEET ltd.

6. When installing and dismantling sheeting and netting erected on roofs, every care will be taken to prevent any damage, but our quotations are submitted on the express condition that the SCAFFSHEET ltd will not be held responsible for broken slates or tiles or any other damage however caused. 

7. The clients and SCAFFSHEET ltd respectively shall affect and keep in force during all materials times policies of insurance of adequate amounts against their respective liabilities under any statute in force for the time being in respect of injuries to persons and at Common Law in respect of injuries to persons of property arising out of and in the course of execution of the work and/or arising out of and in the course of the employment of any workmen employed by them respectively. 

8. The client shall be responsible for and insure against loss and damage by fire to the sheeting/ netting however caused. 

9. SCAFFSHEET ltd will not be responsible for consequential loss caused by the negligence acts of any other employees; SCAFFSHEET ltd is insured in respect of Public Liability.

10. The Client shall be responsible for obtaining at their own expense all necessary pavement and hoarding licences, permits and agreement of the Local or other authority and for the payment of any deposit or fee required. The Client is responsible for gaining permission for SCAFFSHEET ltd equipment to encroach upon any adjoining, adjacent or neighbouring property where necessary. The Client must obtain permission to span the Highway. 

11. If completion of the works specified in the quotation herein be delayed for any reason, outside of SCAFFSHEET ltd control, SCAFFSHEET ltd shall immediately give notice thereof in writing to the client and a fair and reasonable extension of time for completion of the works shall thereafter be agreed between the parties. 

12. In the event of any disagreement arising in connection with or out of any contract placed on our quotations, the matters in dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996. 

13. The client shall ensure that the site is cleared and ready for the installation of the scaffolding before SCAFFSHEET ltd is asked to start work. The scaffolding must be safe for SCAFFSHEET ltd to work from. All PPE will be provided by SCAFFSHEET to complete works. Client shall satisfy themselves that the structure/ground from /on which the equipment will be suspended or based is of sufficient strength and stability to withstand the load imposed there on and SCAFFSHEET ltd shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned by oversight or omission by the customer.

14. As Scaffold Boards are often moved, we would remind that it is client’s responsibility to ensure that the working platforms comply with the regulations at all times. Where it is deemed necessary to tie down scaffold boards due to exposure to wind uplift, this is to be done by the client. If you require SCAFFSHEET ltd to carry out this work, it will be chargeable. 

15. The client shall ensure that all the scaffolding is swept clear of any debris, building rubbish or building equipment etc. prior to installation and dismantling (if required). 

16. All payments shall be made to SCAFFSHEET ltd. Installation costs- Full Payment due on completion of installation. Inspection costs due post inspection. Removal and disposal costs paid prior to Removal. 

16. Temporary Roofs – Whilst we do our always do our best, are only a temporary cover which cannot be guaranteed whatsoever watertight, and we will not accept any responsibility for water penetration. Any guttering requirements are to be supplied and fixed by main contractor. SCAFFSHEET ltd will not be responsible if sheeting is damaged due to high wind or misused. If maintenance is required there will be a charge (please see section 4 for alteration charges.) 

17. In accepting our quotations, you are accepting the terms & conditions as stated above. 18. Should you wish to cancel within 48 hours of work commencing there will be a charge of £200+vat.

19. SCAFFSHEET ltd prices are based on the understanding that our operatives will have good means of access. SCAFFSHEET ltd will change extra if access is difficult. 

20. SCAFFSHEET ltd prices excludes the cost of any parking tickets, or the cost of suspension fees for temporary suspension of the parking restrictions, all of which should be arranged and paid for by you. Additionally, any abortive visits/waiting time /parking fines that we incur as a result of your failure to make the necessary parking arrangements will be added to your account. 

21. Termination Notice. If the client commits any breach of this, or any other contract with the Supplier, or ceases business, or stops payments to or makes deeds of arrangement, assignment or composition with its creditors or being a company that enters any form of insolvency process whether compulsory or voluntary or suffers or allows the appointment of a receiver or provisional liquidator, or suffers any distress or execution whether legal or equitable or any attempt thereat upon any of the client’s property, or has an unsatisfied judgment against it for 14 days or more, or commits any act of bankruptcy, or has an order or notice of resolution for winding up proposed or made against it, or dishonours any cheque drawn upon it, then the client shall be deemed to have repudiated this contract. The Supplier may then immediately re-possess the equipment and recover any monies due as well as damages for repudiation without prejudice to any other rights and remedies. 

22. HIRER’S INDEMNITY. The Client shall indemnify the Supplier against any loss, damage, claims or proceedings, and against any costs or expense arising out of or in connection therewith, in respect of any injury to or death of any person or damage to any property real or personal caused by or arising out of or in the course of the use or misuse of the equipment by any person (other than that caused by the Supplier) or arising out of this contract. The Client shall affect to keep in force at all times Policies of Insurance in respect of the Client’s liabilities under this condition.