Terms & Conditions

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY - BY USING THE
SERVICES OF CUTTING IN INTERIORS YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH
US AND AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
'We', 'us' and 'our' means Cutting In Interiors 'You', 'the client', 'the customer', 'your' means
the person who requested our services and enters into this contract.
SECTION 1 - FIXED RATES AND QUOTATIONS
1.1 Contract
The agreed final quote represents a written contract for the exact work to be completed at the
price quoted.
● Any agreement made verbally is not covered by the contract unless it has been written
into said contract.
● The agreement is made between Cutting In Interiors and the client. The client is identified
as the person who requested the quotation.
● Cutting In Interiors will not enter into any dialogue, accept any requests or communicate in
any way with anyone other than the client except where the client has provided written
permission that allows them to do so.
● The acceptance of the quote, electronically or by any other means signifies a full
acceptance and commitment to accept these terms and conditions.
● Please check your quotation carefully.
1.2 Scope of quoted work
The quote written by Cutting In Interiors for the client represents the requests of the client. It is
not a builder’s survey and we will not be held liable for any task that is not included in the
written quote.
1.3 Electric and water
The client will be expected to provide electrical power, running water and toilet facilities where
reasonably possible.
1.4 Condition of existing walls and ceilings
Unless specifically mentioned, no provision is made for repair of plastering beneath papered
walls or ceiling surfaces, as it is assumed that such plastering is in good condition, and is
suitable to take treatment specified. Similarly, the costs of the repairs and renewals of any
defects which are not visible at the time of estimating will be chargeable, unless allowance for
such items is included.
1.5 Cancellation
In the event of cancellation by the client, the client agrees to notify Cutting In Interiors in writing
or by email 14 days before the project start date. In the event that Cutting In Interiors are not
notified of the cancellation, the client agrees to pay all of Cutting In Interiors administration, lost
work and scheduling costs amounting to no less than 10% of the total project cost.
If the customer elects to cancel our services after we have begun work, the customer agrees
to pay all of Cutting In Interiors administration, lost work and scheduling costs amounting to no
less than 50% of the total project cost. Postponement of scheduled works rather than
cancellation is acceptable only if the rescheduled date is bona fide and within 8 weeks of the

initial date scheduled. Should further postponement occur, you will be deemed to have
cancelled our services and the cancellation levy will apply as above.
1.6 Materials
All necessary materials can be provided by us (unless otherwise agreed with the client prior to
booking) and will always be of high quality and used in an appropriate manner as per the
manufacturer's guidelines. Cutting In Interiors are not responsible for the performance,
sustainability or suitability of any materials, parts or products purchased directly by the client
and allow Cutting In Interiors to use these at their own risk.
For projects with quoted value of £500 or more, a non refundable deposit to purchase
materials must be paid in advance. This is a fixed rate of 10% of the overall project value. This
payment must be received at least 7 working days before the project is due to commence to
afford time for paint delivery.
1.7 Changes to your quote
Any quote or estimate is subject to revision, if a customer makes changes to their property or
building after receiving a quote from Cutting In Interiors, customers must let us know of all
changes made as soon as possible, so that their quote can be revised. Any changes made
without notifying us, may cause a delay in the work until a price has been agreed for any
changes.
1.8 Completion timescales
Estimated completion times are guidelines and although we will endeavour to complete the
work in the time frame intimated, we will not be held liable for failure to complete the scheduled
works within the estimated time frame. Works undertaken may take longer or lesser time than
originally advised, costs provided in the quotation will remain the same regardless of which of
these may arise, all work will be completed to a satisfactory level regardless of time taken to
complete the project.
Similarly, it may be that by employing extra resources we can finish a project more quickly than
estimated. In which case the price of the quote will not change.
However, should the completion take longer or the start date be delayed because a) the space
isn’t ready for us to start on the agreed start date b) there are delays caused by other
tradesmen working on the project after we have started the work c) you (the client) change
your mind, at any stage after the paint has been purchased and the scope of the project
agreed, regarding the colour or design, we carry no responsibility, and this may result in
increased overall project price, which you’ll be asked to agree to before the completion.
1.9 Storage of tools
We may on occasion request that tools be left on site overnight. The client reserves the right to
decline such requests.
1.10 Validity period of quotations
Quotes are valid for 28 days from the date of issue.
1.11 Damages procedure and sub-standard workmanship
It is the responsibility of the client:
● To remove valuable and/or fragile items from the areas to be decorated.
● To remove pictures and other items hanging from the wall.
● To remove electrical goods from the areas where works will be carried out.
Assistance can be provided with the repositioning and/or removal of fragile or bulky furniture
items and goods but we accept no responsibility for any damage to goods. We reserve the
right to decline to move goods if the condition is at risk of damage to the equipment or the
property. We reserve the right to decline to move particularly heavy or bulky items if they
present a higher than accepted health and safety risk. Where items cannot be covered or

protected, but could easily have been removed, we will request that they are removed before
work commences. We cannot be held liable for damage to such items if they are not removed.
Additional fees apply for moving/removing goods by Cutting In Interiors.
Where a roof of any type is required to gain access for external decoration works to Cutting In
Interiors accept no liability for any damage to have been caused as a result of utilising for
access during the works. Where any doubt exists as to the suitability and/or structural
soundness of any working platform the client may be asked to provide professional evidence
such as structural engineers report prior to works commencing.
In the event that the client is unhappy with the standard of workmanship, the correct
complaints procedure as shown in these terms and conditions must be followed.
In the event of breakage or damages to the property, Cutting In Interiors will notify the client
immediately and set out steps to remedy the situation. Similarly, if at the end of the job the
client is dissatisfied with any aspect of the service, they must inform us within 7 days. Clients
must allow Cutting In Interiors to effect a solution using our own tradespersons and under no
circumstances will be held liable for the costs of reparations by third parties that we have not
expressly agreed to in writing.
All materials purchased for, or on behalf of the client, remain the property of Cutting In Interiors
until full payment by the client regardless of if a deposit was placed before work was
undertaken. In the event of dispute, the client agrees to allow access to the property/site to a
representative of Cutting In Interiors to retrieve all materials that remain the property of the
company.
1.12 Additional work
We are in most cases happy to do small “favours” for our clients over and above our
quotations that can be completed within the time frame already applied to the current job
however this is expressly done at your own risk and we will not accept any responsibility for
any work undertaken that is not in your written quote, including loss or damage to persons or
property.
1.13 Precautions and pre existing damage
We will take every possible precaution to ensure that all vulnerable areas and any objects left
in the work area are carefully and thoroughly covered and/or masked.
However, there will always remain a very small risk of overspill or dust getting past these
precautions. In the rare event of overspill, or cosmetic damage, we will endeavour to ensure
that it is satisfactorily cleaned. As dust does not leave any permanent damage this will not be
our responsibility to remove all dust after completion.
1.15 Payment of quoted and fixed price work
The client agrees to pay the balance for completed work on completion of the project. Payment
is due within the time-scales as stated in the Terms and Conditions and the amount, unless
amended by Cutting In Interiors, is fixed in the quotation. Therefore, the client is liable for
payment, regardless of whether an invoice has been received and the client is in agreement to
the payment terms stated in these Terms and Conditions once they accept the quote supplied
and agree a start date for work to commence.
1.16 Completion of the project
If Cutting In Interiors deems it necessary, the client must be available on the last day of the
project for consultation and final sign-off for the project. In the event that the client is
unavailable, unless otherwise agreed in writing, the client accepts that the project has been
completed to their satisfaction and payment in full is due.
1.17 Termination of the contract by Cutting In Interiors
Cutting In Interiors will not tolerate aggressive or rude behaviour that includes racism,
nationalism; sexism, homophobia or ageism directed towards any of its staff or tradespersons
and reserves the right to terminate the project at any time in this event. Upon termination due
to such behaviour any payment already made by the client will not be returned.

SECTION 2 - PAYMENT
2.1 Payment methods
We accept cash and bank transfers, cheques are not accepted.
2.2 Payments to tradespersons
Our staff are not permitted to accept payment - to pay for your deposit or completed job, you
must pay Cutting In Interiors directly unless you have been given permission from one of our
directors in the office through email or our contact number otherwise your account will remain
outstanding until such time as Cutting In Interiors receives payment directly.
There is to be no discussion about costs/payments with tradesmen, all financial aspects must
be discussed via email, or via telephone on our contact number.
If you pay any member of staff for either a deposit or completion of work, you will be in breach
of your terms and conditions and an administrative charge of £50.00 will be charged.
2.3 Payment time scales
Refer to section 1.15, if payment is not received upon completion Cutting In Interiors will
proceed with any necessary procedures to recover any outstanding costs, refer to section
2.4
2.4 Unpaid accounts
In the event that Cutting In Interiors cannot recover any outstanding amounts after a
reasonable amount of time, we will employ the services of a debt collection agency. The client
accepts that the debt collection agency will increase the outstanding amount to cover their
costs - this fee is applied as soon as the debt is passed from us to them and usually amounts
to 33% of the cost of the invoice - it is therefore strongly in your interests to settle your invoice
as soon as possible to avoid these extra costs. Once the debt passes from us to the debt
collection agency, we have no further involvement in the account and cannot reverse the
process or any associated fees.
SECTION 3 - PRIVACY POLICY
We will never sell or otherwise pass on your contact details to any other company or third
party, unless required to do so by law. When you contact us, your details may be retained to
assist with your enquiry. Your details will be used for correspondence.
We may collect additional information in connection with your participation in any promotions
or competitions offered by us and information you provide when giving us feedback. We also
monitor customer traffic patterns and site use which enables us to improve the service we
provide.
We take photographs to provide before and after pictures for our social media accounts, we
will ensure no personal photographs on project site, or personal information such as door
numbers/number plates etc are posted on social media.
SECTION 4 - DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS
From time to time Cutting In Interiors run promotions and offers - these promotions and offers
come with the following conditions:
● Discount is limited to labour only, material costs are not included in the promotion.
● Discounts cannot be combined - one promotional discount may be used per transaction.
● Cutting In Interiors reserves the right to withdraw any offer at any time.