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Terms and Conditions

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:30:32 +0100

Time limit:

All estimates are valid for a period of 3 months, should you wish to proceed with any works relating to any estimate. After the 3 month period, another site inspection will be required.

Payment:

A 25% deposit is required on commencement of work. If stage payments are required they will be determined at the start of the contract. All payments are due in full on satisfactory completion of the contract. If you default in making payment, the entire balance of your account shall be payable and we will charge interest at the current base rate on the amount, together with costs and expenses. Formal action will also be taken through the courts.

Workmanship Guarantee

All work is guaranteed for a period of one year from completion.

Please request a copy of our written guarantee if required.

Material Guarantee

The guarantee on materials varies depending on manufacturer. Please request information if required.

Working on the Highway:

As from January 2005, some local Authorities are requesting searches of all underground pipe work / cables / utilities to be carried out prior to works commencing. Please be aware that utility companies do charge for this information. Your estimate does not include for the cost of these searches.

Local authorities do charge an inspection fee. This is to be paid directly to them from yourselves. The cost of this will be stated on their paperwork.

Should you wish Harwoods to carry out the utility searches on your behalf an administration cost of £60.00 + VAT will be incurred.

All estimates are based on E.&E.O. Terms ( Errors and Omissions Excepted)

The above terms do not affect your rights as a consumer.

Accessibility Statement

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:12:33 +0100

We are making efforts to ensure that we don`t exclude any users.
E.G.

We try to use clear and simple language.
We use alternative text for all our images.
The HTML we produce conforms to the standard: XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
We have tested the colours we use in the design for contrast.
We try to publish all our text content as accessible HTML rather than in other formats such as PDF.

Please contact us if you have any questions, if you are having difficulties using the site, or would like to know more about what we are doing to make our websites accessible.

Excellent Service Guaranteed

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:12:09 +0100

Harwoods Groundwork Specialists was established in 1986. We are a family business and provide a friendly and efficient service for all of our customers. Over the years we have built up an excellent reputation. Many of our customers are long standing and their recommendations to others have given our company an excellent customer base.

Our estimates are free - you are under no obligation to accept. Our prices are very competitive. We are fully insured to work both on the highway and on our customers' property. A copy of our insurance details will be made available to you on request, on commencement of work.

We hold the New Road and Street works certificate which enables us to carry out work on the highway legally. We are also registered waste carriers.

Approved By Trading Standards

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:57:50 +0100

We are proud to be approved by Trading Standards and uphold their values in every aspect of our groundwork. Have a look at our customer testimonials and projects archives for more details on our work.

Our Ground Work Services Available

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:57:22 +0100

We carry out all types of groundwork including:

Sewer connections
Site Clearance
Foundations - We also carry out complete extensions.
Drainage - All aspects.
Crossovers - We can complete all of the paperwork for you involving the various utilities. (there will be an administration cost involved.)
Driveways - Block paving, tarmac, concrete, shingle etc
Patios - All aspects of paving
Pathways and Walling
Hard standings - Concrete, block paving, shingle, tarmac etc.
Conservatory Bases
Flat surface Cleaning

Superior After Service Support

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:55:40 +0100

We endeavour to ensure that all of our customers are happy with the work that we have carried out for them.

We feel that we are very approachable therefore if you would like to ask anything, anytime about the work that we are doing for you or perhaps you may want to ask advice about another issue concerning your property do not hesitate to ask and we will be more than happy to be of assistance.

Our customers rarely have any concerns but if they do we can assure them that they will be sorted out promptly and willingly. This applies during the duration of the work and also after completion of the job.

All work is guaranteed under the consumers rights act. The guarantee on materials varies depending on manufacturer. Please request information if required.

TOR 2

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:04:13 +0100

The new refuse and recycling system from TOR2 starts this week. So time to read the leaflet and learn what goes in which box! We certainly can`t help you get to grips with it but if you visit www.tor2.co.uk you may well find the answers to any questions you have!

Privacy Policy

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:50:37 +0100

Contact details provided to the Community Partnership whilst using this site will only be used by the community partnership to communicate community partnership business to the individuals concerned. Personal details will be used for no other purpose and will not be passed on to any third party.

Disclaimer

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:54:45 +0100

Whilst we will take all reasonable endeavours to ensure that this website is maintained in an accurate and timely manner and that the website itself is managed in a technically robust manner neither the Community Partnership, Torbay Council, the web site developers nor any individual involved with this site can take any responsibility for the consequences of using this site or relying on the information contained herein.