Nicholson Nurseries
Limited trading as NICHOLSONS
Stocks
Stocks are offered subject to availability at
time of order. Visitors are welcome to inspect
the nursery.
Nicholsons
reserve the right to substitute plants where
the specified plant is not available, or to
omit them altogether and deduct the cost from
the
final bill.
Heights
and pot sizes are a guide only and may be subject
to change.
Plant
Passport No. UK/EC/14009
Prices and Settlement
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
For Plant Supply only - Prices are ex-nursery,
unless quoted for separately. We reserve
the right to alter prices without prior notice.
Delivery
can be arranged at cost – please ask
for quotation.
Payment
is due in full on collection (or delivery)
or completion of the job. Monthly interim invoices
will be submitted for jobs lasting longer than
a
month.
For
account holders: payment is due within 28 days
of invoice unless stated otherwise in writing.
Thereafter a late payment surcharge of 10%
is
payable.
All
goods (plants and materials) remain the property
of Nicholsons until the full price has been
paid. However, all liability for the goods
shall pass to
the client on collection or receipt of the goods.
The client is responsible for watering and checking
all plants and turf once these are delivered,
planted or laid on site.
Where
an order has been placed, but following which
changes are requested, we reserve the right
to increase our unit rates or add an amount
to offset the additional costs incurred.
If
an order is cancelled we reserve the right
to make a charge for handling and/or administration.
Quotations
Quantities are taken from the appropriate drawing.
Quotations
shall be valid for a period of 90 days, after
which the company reserves the right of withdrawal
or modification
BUDGET
figures are approximate costs. Final costs
will depend on detail and materials agreed. PROVISIONAL
sums are included but may not be needed in
the final contract.
Quote
assumes all spoil can be disposed of on site,
unless otherwise stated. Quoted prices assume
good ground conditions.
Quote
assumes that the soils on site are suitable
for planting.
All
additional work to that stated in our quotation
will be charged at our current rates and will
be paid in addition to the agreed contract
price.
Unless
specifically mentioned, the quotation for the
works does not include any watering or maintenance.
This will be the sole responsibility of the
Client.
Contracting
Upon completion of the works, the responsibility
for the well being of the plants will be passed
to the Client, unless agreed otherwise.
Whilst
every effort will be made to deal with invasive
perennial weeds during planting there is no
guarantee they will not return. It is the client’s
responsibility to check for and control these
weeds.
Any
planting out of season upon request of the
Client, will be the responsibility of the Client.
A
supply of water shall be made available free
of charge to Nicholsons for the use and requirement
of the works being undertaken.
The
condition of any plants requested to be salvaged
and replanted shall be the responsibility of
the Client.
Newly
laid turf and seed may be subject to slumping
after laying. While all precautions are taken
to avoid this happening, Nicholsons cannot
be
held responsible.
All
work may be subject to re-measurement on completion.
Where required, later remedial work will be
charged on day rate unless covered by a provisional
sum elsewhere.
Clients
will be asked regarding location of services.
If limited information is available, CAT scanners
will be used and every effort will be made
to
safeguard your property, but ultimately if damage
is caused through accidental damage to services
that had not been identified by the Client, then
it will be the Client’s responsibility.
Guarantee
Nicholsons aim to provide
the highest quality plants and worksmanship. We
guarantee that our plants are free from pests
and disease when they leave our nursery but this
is not a guarantee of future growth or health.
Diseases such as Box Blight and Phytophthora
are widespread. If there are any defectss
which appear to be Nicholsons’ fault,
these will
be remedied as soon as practicable.
Any
complaints regarding the quality of the plants,
materials or workmanship should be made as
soon as possible and will be considered only
if made within 7 days of collection, delivery
or completion of the contract.
Nicholsons
cannot be held responsible for the condition
of the plants/job after acceptance of the delivery
or signing off of the job; nor for the
replacement of any plants that fail to grow due
to unsuitable soil conditions, inappropriate
choice of plant for site conditions, inappropriate
planting or maintenance (unless under Nicholsons’ advice);
adverse weather conditions, lack of maintenance
(unless Nicholsons are contracted to do this),
or other causes beyond Nicholsons’ control.
If
a full guarantee is required please feel free
to request a quotation. Forestry plantings should
be expecting an overall survival rate of at least
90% with full maintenance.
General
Nicholsons operates its own Health and Safety
policy.
Nicholsons
is insured against Employers Liability and
Public Liability risks.
Nicholsons takes no liability for consequential
loss.
Acceptance
of an order implies acceptance of the above
Terms and Conditions.
VAT
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Availability
Bare Root Plants
are available during the winter season when the
plants are dormant – normally mid- November
to the end of March. We do carry bare root stock
during this time, but advance ordering is recommended.
Container Plants
are available at all times of year, but the best
time of year to plant is still September to May.
Availability will vary throughout the season so
advance ordering is recommended.
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