Term and Conditions

1.Installation   Work 

(a)   All electrical installation work will comply with BS7671:2022   Amendment 2. Any deviations (if applicable) shall be clearly stated on the   issued electrical certificates on completion.

(b)  All electrical installation work will comply with applicable   Building Regulations in force at the time of the works. 

(c)  Electrical Installation, Minor Works certificates and Building   Regulations notifications issued by Helix Electrical Limited cover only those   works carried out by Helix Electrical Limited. 

(d)  Where work is to extend or modify existing circuits, costs   quoted assume existing circuits are safe and in adequate condition. Any works   required to bring these circuits up to a safe for continued use condition shall   be at an additional cost. 

(e)  No addition or alteration will be carried out to rubber   insulated cables 

(f)    Where carpet or floor coverings require lifting,   reasonable endeavours shall be made to avoid damage and to refit to a   reasonable standard. No warranty is provided to carpets and their refitting.

(g) Unless agreed beforehand, chases to walls, etc. will be left   un-filled. All final filling, skim coat plaster and final decoration is   excluded. 

(h) Helix Electrical Limited will endeavour to undertake   installation work to a clean standard. However, some additional vacuuming and   cleaning down of surfaces by clients shall be required..  

(i)   Any equipment susceptible to damage from dust (e.g. video,   gaming or computer equipment) must be removed from the work area prior to our   arrival on site. 

2. New Consumer   Units 

(a) Where works include the installation of a new consumer unit   as a replacement for an old consumer unit (fuse board), under Part P Building   Regulations it is a requirement that the whole installation be tested to   ensure it is safe to connect to the new unit. Where it is agreed to change a   consumer unit without first completing an Electrical Installation Condition   Report (EICR), the cost for this testing has been included in the   installation cost. 

(b) Any faults found during the above (2a) testing which are considered   unsafe, must be rectified prior to that circuit being reconnected to any new   consumer unit. Any costs for such work shall be in addition to any previously   quoted price.  Such issues will be brought to the customer’s attention as   soon as is practical during works. 

3. Exclusions 

(a) The clearing and or moving of furniture and household   fixtures and fittings and other items blocking access to work areas are not   included within the quote.  Whilst we try to be as helpful as possible, we   will only perform limited moving of furniture and household fixtures and   fittings to create access and will not be liable for damage to such items   caused during the moving. 

(b) We will try to ensure that electrical items are plugged back   in before we leave the premises, however, we will not be held responsible for   any losses due to any electrical item not being plugged back in and or   switched on. 

(c)  Helix Electrical Limited is a licenced waste carrier,   registration CBDL355390. Recyclable materials from supplied goods such as   cardboard packaging and waste copper will be removed from site for   environmentally sound disposal. Non-recyclable waste or any waste not   licenced under the terms of the Waste Carrier Licence will be bagged and left   on site for responsible disposal by the customer.  

4. Staged   Works Definitions

(a) First Fix:  Positioning and securing of accessory boxes.   Preparation and positioning of cables. 

(b) Second Fix:  Termination of conductors to accessories and   protective devices.  Certification and commissioning. 

5. Pricing

(a) Unless stated   otherwise, the costs quoted assume standard working hours between 08:00hrs –   17:00hrs Monday to Friday inclusive excluding public holidays. Work required   by the customer outside of these hours may attract a premium rate which will   be agreed with the customer ahead of works commencing. 

(b)  Estimated & quoted costs assume continuous and   unhindered access to the site by prior arrangement with the customer. In the   event working hours are reduced due to customer action causing us to make   additional visits to site, Helix Electrical Limited reserve the right to   charge for these additional visits. 

(c)  In the event a customer has asked for a breakdown of the   works into component parts the estimated & quoted costs of each component   will take into consideration an overlap of workings and the efficient use of   our team.  These component quotes will only be applicable if the entire works   are carried out in the time period agreed.  Where a Customer decides to only   carry out partial works or decides to split the work over a different time period   a new quote will be necessary and will be provided. 

(d)  The quotation is based on a survey which is non-destructive   and non-intrusive.  As such and unless stated otherwise, the costs quoted   will be made on the assumption a source of power and feed is present for any   installations.  In the event we discover this not to be the case we will   advise the customer.  Additional work to trace and supply a power feed will   be charged as an extra. 

(e) Where works comprise the changing of switches and sockets, we   will detail those fixtures visible during the survey.  Helix Electrical   Limited will not be responsible or liable for switches and sockets which are   later found following the moving of furniture or those which the customer   failed to identify during the site survey.  We will try to accommodate the   additional replacements required but these will be charged in addition to the   quote and may need to be carried out at a later stage if such items require   ordering. 

(f) The cost of any additional work and materials not covered in   stated quote will be added to the total and charged as per the payment   schedule advised at the time of the initial quote. 

(g) An Estimate will give an indication only of the typical cost   of works and will not form any basis of a fixed price contract between Helix   Electrical Limited and the customer.

(h) Our   standard hourly rate for time and materials engagements is £45.00+VAT. Helix   Electrical may vary this rate from time to time without notice.

(i) Quotations are valid for 30 days from the date of   issue. 

(j) Quotations and estimates will say clearly if subject to VAT   and this will be payable by the customer at the prevailing rate. 

6. Risk and   Title of Goods

(a) The risk in all goods supplied shall pass to the customer   upon delivery. 

(b) All goods supplied shall remain the property of Helix   Electrical Limited until all sums due have been paid in full. 

7. Warranty

(a) Helix Electrical Limited warrants its installation work to be   defect free for a period of twelve months from the invoice date. Cover does   not extend to goods supplied by other trades, the customer or in case of   physical damage, wilful misuse or instances where the installation has been   altered or tampered with by third parties. 

(b)This warranty excludes fair wear and tear to electrical   accessories and fixed wiring. Lamps, fuses and consumables are excluded from   this warranty. 

(c)Where projects involve works by third party trades, any damage   to the electrical installation by third parties shall remain the   responsibility of the customer. Any rectification costs must be paid by the   customer prior to commencement of second fix. Recovery of such costs from any   third party shall be the customer ’s responsibility.

(d) As a   member of NAPIT, and in addition to the Helix Electrical warranty, customer   will also benefit from the NAPIT Work Quality Guarantee. The NAPIT Work   Quality Guarantee ensures that work completed by our members, within the   scope of their registration, complies with the Building Regulations. If you   are unsure about the quality or suitability of the work carried out by your   tradesperson you should in the first instance attempt to resolve the issue   with them. If the issue cannot be resolved with your tradesperson please   contact NAPIT Customer Services for guidance. If you wish to make an official   complaint you will be required to complete our Complaints Form. Further   details relating to complaints can be found on the NAPIT website. (NAPIT Terms   and conditions apply) 

(e) Where security alarms are installed, these will be fitted   with a tamper seal on the main panel. The warranty is void if this is broken.   The request for the engineer code will also invalidate and void any warranty.   

(f) Where fire alarms are installed, the warranty is only valid   if the system is maintained by a competent person and in accordance with the   recommendations within BS 5839. 

8. Payment 

(a) An invoice will be issued on completion of works.  Payment is   due immediately except where specifically agreed beforehand in writing.   

(b) Larger projects or projects involving a separate first and   second fix will require staged payments comprising a deposit, interim   payments, and final payment on completion of all works.  If the completion of   first or second fix is delayed by more than 14 calendar days Helix Electrical   Limited reserve the right to invoice for works completed to that point and   will pro-rata the invoice accordingly.  If applicable, staged payments will   be advised as part of the quotation.  

(c) Payment is accepted by bank transfer or cheque. Card payments   are to be accepted through a third party (PayPal) using the links provided in   the e-invoice. Cash is not accepted. 

(d) In the event of any non-payment Helix Electrical Limited   reserve the right to withhold any certificates for work carried out until   such payments are made. 

9.   Cancellation 

(a) A minimum 5 days notice is required for cancellation of   works.   

(b) In the event cancellation is made with less than 5 days   notice, Helix Electrical Limited will deem this to be a Short Notice   Cancellation and has the right to charge in full for the labour component of   cancelled works. 

(c) In the event our engineers arrive on site at the agreed time   slot and are unable to gain access, Helix Electrical Limited will consider   this a Short Notice Cancellation and will charge as per clause 9(b) above.  

(d)  Helix Electrical Limited will try to return all unused   materials to the Wholesaler or Supplier at no cost to the customer in the   event of a cancellation.  Helix Electrical Limited reserves the right to   charge any restocking fee which may be imposed on the return of these goods.  Certain   ‘special order’ non-standard items will be non-returnable and will be charged   in full to the customer and delivered on payment. 

10. Complaints

(a) our   complaints process is set out on our web site at https://helixelectrical.net/complaints

(b) Should you not be satisfied   with the resolution we agree. You can alternatively raise with NAPIT at complaints   about scheme members (napit.org.uk)

11. Images taken of our work

(a) Helix Electrical Limited may from time to time collect   images of their work on electronic devices for the purpose of evidence of   work and for promotion of our business.

(b) The copyright   of images that Helix Electrical Limited collect shall remain the property of   Helix Electrical Limited.

(c) Helix   Electrical Limited shall not collect images of individuals and or personal   identifiable information.

(d) Should any   customer not wish for images collected whilst on their premises to be used for   promotion purposes they should inform Helix Electrical Limited in writing   prior to commencement of works.

(e) Should a customer   withdraw their consent in writing after images have been used for promotion.   Helix Electrical Limited will use reasonable endeavours to remove such images   where possible within a reasonable period of time.

12. English Law 

(a) This Contract shall in all respects be construed and operate   as an English contract and in conformity with English Law. 

(b) The customer acknowledges that without prejudice to liability   for fraudulent misrepresentation, this document contains the entire terms of   the Agreement and supersedes all prior oral or written communications. No   variation of the terms shall have effect unless agreed in writing by Helix   Electrical Limited and the customer. These terms shall not be replaced by any   terms proposed by the customer. 

(c) These terms and conditions and any associated policies may be   updated at any time and without notice unless the alteration specifically   affects an already planned, quoted or work in progress. 

For avoidance   of doubt, where the phrase “quote” or “quotation” is used, this is   interchangeable with “estimate” or “estimation”. Where a quote means a given   and agreed fixed price for works or services to be performed and an estimate   is an approximate price that may change for work or services to be performed.