Terms & Conditions of Consultancy
- The quoted rates encompass all necessary sampling equipment, bulk sample collection, and subsequent quality control processes for each location. Travel expenses, mileage, and other associated disbursements are included within this quotation.
- Payment Terms: Invoices will be issued on a monthly basis and are to be settled within 14 days of the invoice date. In the event of non-compliance with these payment terms, Apollo Environmental Ltd reserves the right to:
- Terminate the consultancy agreement or suspend further services to the client.
- Apply interest on overdue payments in accordance with The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, at a rate of 4% per annum above the National Westminster Bank base rate, until full settlement is made.
- Recover all costs incurred in the process of obtaining overdue payments, including legal fees and supplementary disbursements.
- All prices are exclusive of VAT, which will be applied at the prevailing rate in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Requests for additional reports will incur supplementary charges.
- It is assumed that reasonable access will be provided to all areas. Restricted spaces, such as offices or riser cupboards, must be unlocked or accessible via passkeys supplied at the time of inspection. In cases where access is not granted, these areas will be noted as "non-access" in the final report. Any waiting time due to restricted access will be charged on a pro-rata basis.
- Should labelling of sampling points or identified asbestos products within the building be required, a specific request must be made by the client. Such services will incur additional charges.
- Extrapolation: For multi-occupied premises (e.g., blocks of flats), it is strongly recommended that all individual flats and communal areas are surveyed. Reliance on representative sampling is not advised.
Apollo Environmental Ltd accepts no liability for areas or premises that have not been surveyed. Any extrapolation, cloning of results, or assumptions made by the client are entirely undertaken at their own risk.
- The total liability of Apollo Environmental Ltd for services rendered shall not exceed three times the consultancy fee, up to a maximum of £5,000. The client acknowledges that this limitation is fair, reasonable, and reflective of the consultancy charges and the level of insurance coverage maintained by Apollo Environmental Ltd.
- Apollo Environmental Ltd shall not be held responsible for any delays or failure to meet its obligations under the consultancy agreement where such delays or failures arise due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
- This quotation is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue, or until earlier acceptance by the client. Following this period, Apollo Environmental Ltd reserves the right to revise the terms outlined within the quotation.
- These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England. The client agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in the resolution of any disputes arising from this agreement.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Apollo Environmental Ltd operates in strict adherence to health and safety regulations throughout the survey process. This includes compliance with relevant legislation, such as the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The client is required to ensure that the surveyed property is free from immediate hazards that may impede safe access or pose risks to the operatives of Apollo Environmental Ltd. Delays or additional measures necessitated by health and safety concerns may result in supplementary charges.