Terms & Conditions

The Client will provide a clear explanation of the project and any relevant information Piper Architecture Limited needs to carry out its services. The client will ensure the brief as written is accurate.
Following advice from Piper Architecture Limited, the client shall appoint or instruct Piper Architecture Limited to appoint on their behalf, any necessary specialist services whose fees shall be separate from, and additional to, those charged by Piper Architecture Limited. Piper Architecture Limited shall not be responsible or liable for the work of those other professional specialist services.

Piper Architecture Limited shall carry out its duties and obligations as set out on the quotation and provide the services with reasonable skill and care.
Piper Architecture Limited will act as the Client’s agent to apply for any necessary statutory approvals (such as planning permission and building regulations approval) but does not guarantee that such approvals will be obtained.
Piper Architecture Limited disclaim any responsibility to the client and others in respect of any matters outside the scope of the works stated on the quotation.
Piper Architecture Limited shall not be responsible for the work of the building contractor nor for any failure of the building contractor to complete the building work in accordance with the terms of the building contract.

The quotation is valid for 60 days from the date on the quotation unless otherwise agreed.
Fees are chargeable upon completion of each stage of work. Planning and Building Regulations stage fees will be due prior to submission of formal applications to Local Authority.
Piper Architecture Limited's fees exclude VAT which will be charged in addition to the Client at the prevailing rate.
The Client shall pay the invoiced fees within 14 days of the date of Piper Architecture Limited's invoice, unless otherwise agreed.
Piper Architecture Limited’s fees shall not include local authority fees or charges associated with statutory approvals and other professional or specialist services.
Piper Architecture Limited shall be entitled to charge interest on any fees that are unpaid after the agreed date for payment. Interest shall be charged at 5% above the Bank of England base rate from time to time.
If the Client changes the services to be provided by Piper Architecture Limited resulting in an increase to the services, Piper Architecture Limited will be entitled to charge the Client an additional fee at an agreed rate.
All travelling expenses in association with the project to be charged at 45p per mile.

A4 laminate + 30p
A3 laminate + 60p

All designs, drawings, reports, models, speci?cations, bills of quantities, calculations and any other documents provided by the practice remain the property of Piper Architecture Limited and may not be used, copied, disseminated, or assigned without written permission.
Piper Architecture Limited reserve the right to use any drawings, photographs or any other documents for marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed.

Either the Client or Piper Architecture Limited may terminate the agreement at any stage.
Upon termination of the agreement, the Client will pay Piper Architecture Limited's fee for those services provided up to the date of termination of the agreement.

If you have a complaint or grievance against the practice or relating to the work provided, please notify us as soon as possible. We aim to address any complaints promptly, fully, and satisfactorily. To do this, we require complete and clear information about the nature of the problem.
In the event of a claim being made against our Professional Indemnity Insurance our insurers also require access to all relevant information and evidence to address the claim.

If you wish to cancel the contract you must do so in writing and deliver personally or send to us.