LDF PLUMBING & HEATING | TERMS & CONDITIONS  

 

1. References in these conditions to ‘LDF Limited’, ‘we’ and ‘us’ are references to LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ (company number 11836934 ). 

References to the ‘customer’ and ‘you’ are references to the person to whom the quotation is addressed. 

 

2. These terms and conditions (‘terms’) tell you how we will provide products and services to you, how you may end the contract, what to do if there is a problem and other important information. Please read these terms carefully before placing your order. By placing an order you agree to be bound by these terms. 

 

3. By making a ‘booking’ via email, phone, writing, our website or online and your order is accepted by us, a contract between you and us will be formed and that contract will be subject to these terms and the quotation (‘contract’). 

 

4. LDF Limited reserves the right to decline any order at its discretion. 

 

5. By placing an order, you are confirming you are the owner of the property detailed in the quotation or that permission from the owner has been granted. 

 

6. The contract is subject to availability of appliance(s), equipment and other materials. Where necessary we will offer a suitable alternative, if available, which will be subject to your acceptance. 

 

 

7. This price detailed in the quotation includes the supply an installation of all the components and materials required to carryout the work specified unless stated otherwise in these terms and/or the quotation. 

 

8. The price excludes VAT unless otherwise stated. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the order and the date of delivery or performance, we will adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect. 

 

9. We have made an allowance in your quotation price for removing the redundant materials from your property. Should you wish to keep any material, for example the copper cylinder, we will need to make an adjustment to the price detailed in your quotation. 

 

10. The price or prices quoted are valid for 30 days from the date of quotation and are strictly subject to the works being ordered for completion within 90 days of the quotation date. This clause does not apply to special offers which will be subject to variable closing dates, full details of which will be detailed in the offer. Prices are otherwise subject to variation from time to time. 

 

 

11. If you enter into a separate finance agreement you must ensure you meet the payment terms set out in that agreement. 

 

12. You must pay all amounts due to us (including any deposits) in accordance with the quotation. 

Final payments are due immediately on Completion of work. 

 

13. Title to goods and guarantees will not pass to you until we receive payment for the goods in full and cleared funds. If you do not pay all amounts due to us in accordance with the quotation, we may require you upon reasonable notice to return and deliver up goods to us failing which we shall take legal proceedings to recover the goods or their value. 

 

14. If you do not make any payment due to us by the due date for payment, we may charge interest to you on the overdue amount at the rate of 5% a year above the base lending rate of Natwest Bank from time to time. This interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until the date of actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgement. You must pay us interest together with any overdue amount. 

 

 

15. Protection such as dust sheets will be used to protect your furnishings. 

 

16. We will ensure that you are satisfied with the work and that you understand any controls. 

All documentation will be left with you at the end of the work. 

 

17. This quotation only includes making good holes and the lifting and refitting of floorboards where specified. Please note: if necessary, floorboards may have to be cut in order to be lifted. We cannot be held responsible for their replacement if this is the case. 

 

18. Should repairs to brickwork be necessary we will endeavour to match the existing bricks as best as possible, however if an exact match is required it is preferable that the customer supplies the bricks. 

 

19. If applicable we will remove the cold water storage tank, cylinder and feed and expansion tank if possible. Note; if the existing cold tank is found to contain asbestos cement or Steel the tank will be drained and only removed if the loft access is of a size that allows removal of the tank in one piece. If this is not possible we will seal the tank in plastic sheeting and it will remain in the loft in accordance with local water bye-laws. 

 

20. If we are converting your system from a conventional to a combination setup we will reconnect to the existing domestic supplies as necessary and change the cold water down service onto the cold mains. 

 

 

21. All work and materials are guaranteed by LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ for twelve months from the date of completion of the installation (‘guarantee period’). LDF Limited guarantee covers the expected performance of the parts we install. You can make claim under LDF Limited ' guarantee by calling our service line on 07843 227278 or by emailing Luke@LDFlimited.co.uk for a claim is made we will conduct an inspection and, where you have a valid claim under the guarantee, we will either make an adjustment or replace the part. Certain individual materials e.g. unvented cylinders, carry longer manufacturer warranties and these will be detailed in your quotation. All of the cylinders which we supply, come with varying lengths of warranty (up to 25 years). Please be aware that you must have the cylinder serviced annually by a G3 registered engineer to maintain the cylinder warranty. The guarantee and warranty given by us and the cylinder manufacturer does not take away any rights you may have under law and are in addition to your statutory consumer rights. Please note that Citizens Advice Consumer Service can be contacted on 03454 040 506 if required 

for advice on your consumer rights. 

 

22. You must notify us of any warranty or guarantee claim as soon as reasonably possible and in any event within 14 days after you become aware of the fault. 

 

23. If a product we have supplied fails within the guarantee period (excluding the cylinder, which has a longer manufacturer warranty as per your quotation), we will replace or repair it free of charge, unless the failure is due to third party interference, fair wear and tear, wilful damage, accident, negligence by you or any third party, failure to follow instructions, failure to service annually where applicable) or any alteration undertaken by you or a third party. This does not take away any rights you may have in law. 

(Third party intervention will invalidate any guarantee). 

 

24. The pipework and tanks installed, will be insulated in accordancewith the specification. We cannot however, accept liability for damage caused by extreme weather conditions. 

 

25. LDF Limited' guarantee is restricted to only the materials and appliances installed by LDF Limited. No liability can be accepted by damage caused by disturbance of any existing supplies, tanks,cylinders or bathrooms, however, all reasonable care and skill will be used. 

 

 

26. Fitted carpets and other floor coverings can be removed and re-laid at the customer’s specific request, but this may be subject to additional charge. Whilst every care will be taken, we cannot guarantee to relay floor coverings as originally fitted. You may require the services of a carpet fitter to re stretch carpets. This is especially relevant with very recently laid carpet. 

 

27. All efforts will be made to ascertain the compliance and suitability of the electrical installation at the survey stage, however it is not always reasonably possible to confirm this during the survey. Any existing electrical issues which are found during the installation process, which may cause our work to become unsafe or non compliant, will be discussed with the customer at the time with the aim of reaching a resolution. If existing main bonding is not in place or is not deemed to be suitable, we will always assist in rectifying issues with the main earth to the property, but this may be subject to an additional cost. 

 

28. Unless otherwise specified the price detailed in the quotation does not include the removal of any dangerous materials such as asbestos. Should a dangerous material be discovered during the installation, LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ can arrange for a specialist contractor to attend to remove the materials at an extra cost. Should you choose to remove the asbestos independently, without the use of LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ appointed contractor, LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ will ask you to provide a certificate to confirm the safe removal of the substance. 

 

29. If applicable, the existing heating circuit will be re-used providing it is confirmed to be a suitable two-pipe flow and return system. If it is not, we will need to provide you with a separate quotation to re-pipe the circuit to ensure the new boiler is able to work at its maximum efficiency. In the vast majority of cases once we have lifted the floor boards, we will find that the circuit is a two pipe flow and return system but we cannot confirm this until the floor boards are lifted. 

 

30. We have also assumed that the existing pipework (not visible for inspection) will be of correct sizing and unaffected by blockages, incorrect falls or leaks. We have also assumed that the existing pipework is not affected by a build-up of sludge or scale. In the event that the existing pipework has a level of sludge and or scale, which affects the system operating efficiently, LDF Limited will not be accountable for the new performance and will recommend that a Magnacleanse is conducted (if not already included in your quotation), for an extra charge. Please note, in cases of extreme sludge, we may need to carry out a ‘Powerflush’, the cost of which is not included in the quotation unless specified. 

 

31. If we are sealing your central heating system, the feed and expansion cistern will be removed and the water pressure within the system raised above “atmospheric”. Occasionally the higher working pressures associated with this type of installation may result in already weakened fittings leaking. The work necessary to repair leaks or to replace radiators and the like are excluded from the quotation. 

 

If you require work to be carried out outside normal working hours, LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ may make a reasonable additional charge. 

 

33. The quotation does not include for the final painting of pipework or any redecoration, nor for the alteration of linen cupboard shelves, renewal or repair of floorboards through which old pipes were run. No allowance has been made for chasing or boxing in wiring or pipework. 

 

34. Unless stated otherwise, the quotation does not include the use of scaffolding when safe access is not available from a ladder. 

 

 

35. Competent qualified tradesmen using sound materials will carry out all work using reasonable care and skill. All of our operatives will be adequately supervised when required. We will carry out all statutory notifications to local Authority Building Control. These documents should be kept in a safe place as they are important when selling your property. 

 

36. To ensure that we are able to meet the requirements of our customers by providing the shortest possible lead times for installations we do on occasions employ sub-contracted labour. All of our sub-contractors are fully qualified and registered, furthermore they have met our own high standards of workmanship and are fully approved by LDF Limited. 

 

 

37. All qualifying conditions in our quotation must be met within 30 days of the survey otherwise LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ may withdraw the contract without liability to you. 

 

38. You should ensure that any necessary licenses, authorities or permissions including the consent of the landlord are obtained prior to any work commencing. 

 

39. Unrestricted access to the premises is required in order that the installation may be undertaken. If you do not allow us access to your property as required (and you do not have a good reason for this) we may charge you any additional costs incurred by us as a result. If, despite our reasonable efforts, we are unable to contact you to arrange access to your property we may end the contract between you and us. 

 

40. Where insulation and other work is to be carried out in the roof space it must be cleared of stored articles by you in advance. 

 

41. If your quotation includes a smart heating control e.g. Nest, OWL Intuition Smart Heating Control, Drayton miGenie, Honeywell EvoHome, Worcester Wave or Vaillant VSmart, LDF Limited assume that at the time of installation a working internet connection with WiFi ability will be in place. LDF Limited will also assume that your broadband and WiFi connection in your home is sufficient Installation Terms and Conditions to support a Smart Control unit. LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ will not accept responsibility for the failure of any Smart Control if any changes have been made to the heating system following the installation being carried out. LDF Limited will not be liable for any costs or damages incurred as a result of your Smart Control not being used as specified in the user instruction manual, as a result of a failure of your mobile device and/or your internet connection nor any costs associated with the exceeding of data usage limits, or unauthorised usage (e.g. if your mobile device is stolen). The replacement of batteries is the responsibility of the customer. Some Smart Controls will self-learn your heating and hot water patterns and automatically adjust your heating and/or hot water schedule accordingly. Please note some Smart Controls are registered on the manufacturer’s network. This is for the purposes of troubleshooting and monitoring performance. Should a fault arise, the manufacturer should be the first point of contact for troubleshooting using the phone number listed in your user instruction manual. Following the purchase and installation of a Smart Control, LDF Limited will not be responsible for the replacement of the Smart Control if you, the customer, requests an alternate control. 

 

42. Unless due to the negligence of LDF Limted, its sub-contractors or their respective employees, you are responsible for any damage or loss to property that arises from the performance of services at your premises. 

 

43. LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ will make every reasonable effort to start and complete the work as agreed but cannot accept liability for delays beyond our control. 

 

44.If we fail to comply with these terms, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach of the terms or our negligence, but we are not responsible for any loss or damage that was not foreseeable to both parties at the start of the agreement. 

 

45. We will not be liable to you for any business losses. We are only providing goods and services to you for domestic and private use. If you use any products that we supply to you for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose our total liability to you will be limited to the price paid. 

 

46. We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under law. 

 

47. LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under these terms that is caused by an event outside our control. 

 

 

48. LDF Limited ‘Plumbing and Heating’ takes all complaints regarding our service seriously. We have a Primary Authority partnership with CiPHe to prove our commitment to regulatory compliance and trading fairly. 

 

49. It is our responsibility to supply you with goods that meet your consumer rights. If you have any concerns that we have not met our legal obligations, please contact us. 

 

50. If any of the terms used in these terms require additional clarification please contact us. 

 

 

51. We may transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to another organisation, and we will always notify you in writing if this happens, but this will not affect your rights under these terms. 

 

52. You may transfer your rights under these terms to another person by notifying us in writing. This includes if you sell your home and wish to transfer the benefit of the guarantee and warranty to the new owner. 

 

53. You may only transfer your obligations under these terms to another person if we agree in writing. 

 

54. The contract is between you and us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms. 

 

55. Each of the paragraphs of these terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect. 

 

56. If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, or if we delay in doing so, that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we do waive a default by you, we will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that we will automatically waive any later default by you. 

 

57. These terms are governed by English law. You and we both agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. However, if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also Installation Terms and Conditions bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are a resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland. 

 

 

58. We may have to cancel a contract due to events outside of our control or the unavailability of stock. If this happens we will promptly contact you to let you know. 

 

 

59. Subject to the remaining paragraphs of this section, you can cancel the contract between you and us up to 7 days after the estimate / quotation is accepted without giving any reason. This is called your ‘cooling off period’. 

 

60. You are not entitled to cancel or obtain a refund in respect of (i) goods that have been made to your specification or are clearly personalised or (ii) where urgent repair or maintenance is carried out. 

 

61. If you cancel your agreement within the cooling off period then, subject to paragraph 60. we will refund to you all payments that we have received from you, other than non-standard delivery charges and re stocking charges within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice. 

 

62. If you have expressly opted to start the work within the cooling off period and then choose to cancel after our services have started and before the cooling off period ends: a. you will be under an obligation to pay for the reasonable costs incurred by us in performing those services and we may deduct this from any refund that you are owed or, if your refund has already been processed, charge you for such costs; and b. we will also be entitled to deduct from your refund or charge you (if your refund has already been processed) the amount by which the value of any installed goods has been diminished as a result of customer handling beyond what is necessary to establish the goods’ nature, characteristics and functioning, up to 100% of the contract price. 

 

63. If you have expressly opted to start the work within the cooling off period (by excepting the quotation, you will lose your right to cancel within the cooling off period if the service is performed in its entirety. 

 

64. If you cancel this agreement within the cooling off period, we will collect the goods from you within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice (on a date agreed between us) and you agree to pay our reasonable and direct costs and expenses incurred in their collection (including the cost of uninstalling goods if you have asked us to do this). 

 

 

65. If you wish to cancel your agreement within your cooling off period, you can do so written means E.G. Email, text or Letter. 

Luke@ldflimited.co.uk 

07843 227278