Ardmore stone and landscaping ltd

Terms and COnditions

1. Definitions

1.1 “The Client” refers to the individual or entity named in the quote, responsible for all payments to The Designer, unless otherwise specified in writing before work begins. Unless stated otherwise, the Client is assumed to be the legal owner of the property at the listed address.

1.2 “The Contractor” refers to Ardmore stone and landscaping Ltd , responsible for carrying out the work as outlined in the attached quote.

1.3 These Terms and Conditions do not affect the Client’s statutory rights as a consumer.

2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

2.1 All obligations under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) shall be identified and addressed within the contract documents, with responsibilities outlined in the CDM Plan. The CDM Plan forms part of the quotation and must be read in conjunction with it.

2.2 For CDM purposes, The Designer will act as the Principal Designer during the design phase. This responsibility ends upon completion of the design, at which point responsibility shifts to the Client unless a Principal Contractor is appointed.

3. Client Responsibilities

3.1 The Client must provide site access for surveys and evaluations and inform the Designer in writing of any relevant property matters, including boundary issues, disputes, or other potential concerns.

3.2 The Client will instruct the Designer to carry out specified works, as detailed in the Designer’s quotation. These works may include:

  • Initial survey and concept drawings
  • 3D visuals and master plans
  • Planting concepts
  • Lighting plans
  • Any combination of the above, as outlined in the quote

3.3 Payments for each stage of work must be made in full before the next stage commences.

3.4 If specialist expertise (e.g., structural engineers or surveyors) is required, the Client must engage and pay these specialists directly to ensure clear responsibility between the Client and the specialist.

4. Additional Works and Variations

4.1 Any work beyond the agreed scope—such as alternative material research, sourcing additional samples, or travel-related expenses—will be treated as Additional Works and subject to separate charges.

4.2 Each completed project section must be signed off by the Client. Any alterations, additions, or reductions after approval will be considered Additional Works or Variations and charged accordingly.

5. Liability and Insurance

5.1 The Designer is not responsible for damage or costs related to underground hazards, obstructions, or services not disclosed in writing or visible before work begins.

5.2 The Client remains responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and planning permissions, unless otherwise assigned to the Designer under a separate agreement (as per the CDM Plan).

5.3 The Designer maintains appropriate Public Liability, Employers’ Liability, and Indemnity Insurance as required for the project.

5.4 Once the design phase is completed, the Designer’s CDM responsibilities end. Any additional work—such as planting or site supervision—must be agreed upon in writing under a separate contract.

5.5 The Designer’s liability for any claims is limited to the amount paid to the Designer at the time of the claim.

6. Governing Law

6.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England.


Notice of the Right to Cancel

  1. The Client has the right to cancel this contract within 7 days of receiving it. Cancellation must be submitted in writing—either by post or email—to the Designer’s business address.
  2. Cancellation is considered effective from the date it is posted, sent, or emailed.
  3. If the Client requests the Contractor to begin work during the 7-day cancellation period, this must be made in writing. If the Client later cancels, they are responsible for payment of any materials or services provided up to the cancellation date. The Designer is not obligated to commence work within the 7-day period unless a written request is received