Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

  • “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our” means T&S Structures Ltd.
  • “Client”, “you”, “your” means the individual or organisation engaging the Company to provide services.
  • “Services” means the structural engineering design and calculation services provided by the Company.
  • “Agreement” means the contract between the Company and the Client formed in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
  • “Deliverables” means any calculations, reports, drawings, sketches or documents issued by the Company as part of the Services.

2. Basis of Contract

2.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to all quotations, proposals, and services provided by the Company.
2.2 Any quotation issued by the Company is valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issue, unless stated otherwise.
2.3 An Agreement is formed when the Client accepts a quotation issued by the Company, whether verbally, in writing, or by instructing the Company to proceed with the Services.
2.4 These Terms and Conditions supersede any other terms or conditions proposed by the Client unless expressly agreed in writing by the Company.

3. Supply of Services

3.1 The Company provides structural engineering services including, but not limited to:

  • Loft conversions
  • House extensions
  • Wall removals
  • Steel design
  • Foundation design
  • Retaining wall design
  • Timber design
  • Concrete design

3.2 Deliverables will typically consist of marked-up architectural drawings and/or 2D CAD drawings and calculations issued in PDF format.
3.3 The Company does not provide 3D modelling, BIM services, or site visits unless explicitly agreed in writing.
3.4 Any site visits, where agreed, will be arranged informally and subject to availability and location.
3.5 The Services are limited to structural design only and do not include architectural, surveying, project management, or construction supervision services.

4. Client Obligations

4.1 The Client shall provide all information, drawings, and documentation reasonably required for the Company to carry out the Services.
4.2 The Client is responsible for ensuring that all information supplied is accurate, complete, and up to date.
4.3 The Company shall not be responsible for delays or errors arising from incomplete, inaccurate, or late information provided by the Client.
4.4 The Client shall ensure that the Deliverables are used only for the project and purpose for which they were prepared.

5. Fees and Payment

5.1 Fees shall be as set out in the quotation provided by the Company or otherwise agreed in writing.
5.2 For smaller projects, typically within £500, the Company may choose not to require an upfront payment.
5.3 For larger projects, the Company may require an upfront payment or part payment prior to commencement of the Services. The amount of any upfront payment shall be determined on a project-by-project basis.
5.4 Invoices issued by the Company are payable within 14 days of the invoice date unless otherwise stated.
5.5 The Company reserves the right to suspend or withhold Deliverables if payment is not received within the agreed timeframe.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 All intellectual property rights in the Deliverables shall remain the property of the Company until full payment has been received.
6.2 Upon full payment, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Deliverables solely for the project for which they were prepared.
6.3 The Deliverables may not be reused, altered, or transferred to third parties without the prior written consent of the Company.

7. Confidentiality

7.1 Each party agrees to keep confidential any information of a confidential nature obtained in connection with the Agreement.
7.2 This obligation shall not apply to information that is publicly available or required to be disclosed by law.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 The Company shall exercise reasonable skill and care in the provision of the Services.
8.2 The Company’s total liability, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the Services shall be limited to ten times the fees paid by the Client for the Services.
8.3 In all cases, the Company’s total liability shall be capped at £500,000, in line with the Company’s professional indemnity insurance cover.
8.4 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic losses, including loss of profit, loss of business, or loss of opportunity.

9. Reliance on Deliverables

9.1 The Deliverables are prepared solely for the use of the Client and for the specific project identified in the quotation.
9.2 No third party may rely on the Deliverables without the Company’s prior written consent.

10. Refunds and Cancellations

10.1 Where the Client accepts the quotation and the Services are completed and delivered, no refund shall be due.
10.2 Where an upfront payment has been made and the Client cancels the Services before completion, a full or partial refund may be issued at the Company’s discretion, subject to the progress of the Services at the time of cancellation.
10.3 Any work completed up to the date of cancellation shall remain chargeable.

11. Termination

11.1 Either party may terminate the Agreement by written notice if the other party commits a material breach and fails to remedy that breach within a reasonable time.
11.2 Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all Services carried out up to the termination date.

12. Governing Law

12.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
12.2 The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising under or in connection with the Agreement.