Conditions of Hire
We do not accept any liability for delay to, or non-completion of contracts arising as the result of:
- Any strike or lock-out affecting any of the trades in which we are concerned.
- Loss or damage by fire.
Unless otherwise specifically agreed, the period of hire of our equipment is the time between arrival of our staff on the site with some or all the equipment which is being hired, and the time our staff leave with the last of the equipment.
Our quotations are subject to increase if it should transpire:
- that any unforeseen difficulty is encountered which involves abnormal time and labour in fulfilment of the contract on the part of our staff.
- That after any quotation there should be any additional cost arising against us in respect of labour materials or transport for any extra equipment not included in the quotation.
The hire of our equipment is upon the distinct understanding that the hirer agrees:
- to keep us informed as to the existence of any access problems including stairs.
- To indemnify us against loss or damage to our equipment included in the hiring caused by negligence of the hirer, his employees, servants or agents, or any consequential loss resulting therefrom.
- To indemnify us against injury to third parties or loss or damages to their property except such injury, loss or damage caused by any defect in our equipment or negligence of our staff.
- To pay us any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by us in the event of the hirer wishing to cancel any contract with us verbal or otherwise.
- To pay the hire charge in full should the hirer wish to cancel the contract with us verbal or otherwise, after the commencement of the hire period as defined above.
Hire charges
“Christmas Prop Hire” reserve the right to vary the quoted hire charges in the event of any increases taking place before or during the period of hire in the cost of labour, material, or transport.
Payment
As outlined on the booking form. 25% payable at the time of booking. Balance payable 14 days before delivery. All prices are subject to V.A.T. at 20% plus Delivery charge.
Attendance
The hire charges do not include attendance by a representative of “Christmas Prop Hire”, except during the actual process of assembly and dismantling.
Acceptance of responsibility
The hirer shall be deemed to have accepted responsibility for the safe custody of everything hired, from the time delivery commences, until the site is cleared. Under normal circumstances notification of commencement of delivery will be given, but failure to give such notification shall in no way prejudice “Christmas Prop Hire” under this clause, provided that the delivery is commenced a reasonable period before period of hire commences.
Insurance
The hirer is responsible to obtain insurance for loss or damage to the equipment hired while the equipment is in his care.
Cancellation
If the hirer wishes to terminate the order, “Christmas Prop Hire” must be notified in writing immediately, and the hirer shall be responsible for paying to “Christmas Prop Hire”, the following damages:
- Cancellation less than 14 days prior to the start of the hire period, the full charge shall be paid.
- Cancellation between 14 and 28 days before the start of the hire period 50% of the hire charge shall be paid.
- Cancellation more than 28 days, the non-refundable deposit will suffice without further penalty.
Clearance of site
A time will be agreed between the hirer and “Christmas Prop Hire” for commencement of the site to be cleared after the appropriate event. It is the responsibility of the hirer to clear any equipment or property, which is not included in the quote from “Christmas Prop Hire”. Should “Christmas Prop Hire” have to clear any equipment or property not outlined in the said quote, the hirer will be charged for this service at £40.00 per hour.