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Beautiful Home Handyman Terms & Policies

Updated and current as of 1/2023 | Subject to Change

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HIRING BHH FOR ANY/ALL WORK ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.
GENERAL

  • Estimates by Beautiful Home Handyman ("BHH") are valid for 30-days from issue date and provided in good faith to the party/parties (“Owner” or “Client”) named in the Estimate accompanying these terms who is SOLELY responsible for payment — irrespective of being the resident or homeowner of record of the site/premises at which work is performed. Amount subject to change by BHH due to unforeseen/unpredictable circumstances. Final amount may be higher or lower.

  • Every attempt will be made to minimize costs without sacrificing quality or safety.

PAYMENT

  • Cash, Check (Preferred) | Venmo, CashApp, Paypal* (Credit Cards not Accepted).

  • *NOTE: E-transfers (Venmo/CashApp/Paypal) add a 3% Processing/Convenience Fee. The charge will typically be added as a line item to the invoice, however, if paying via Check or Cash, it can be disregarded and will be removed once payment is processed.

  • A) 50% Labor & (roughly) 100% Supplies identified in estimate due first day — Start of Work (SOW).

  • B) Balance (Labor & additional Supplies, if any) DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON INVOICING.

  • C) Timely payment for my professional services is required. I am a sole proprietor with significant overhead & business expenses. BHH DOES NOT OFFER EXTENDED TERMS WITHOUT PRIOR, MUTUALLY-AGREED UPON ARRANGEMENTS.

  • LATE FEES: Unless you have contacted BHH disputing charges, a late fee of the greater of 15% or $45 (compounded and added to original invoice) will accrue after 7 (seven) days, and every 7 days thereafter. Your prompt payment is expected and appreciated.

  • Change Orders for Addenda resulting in an increase in final cost to project(s) will be treated separately as new work (quoted separately or added to active job list) subject to the terms herein and A, B & C above.

  • Returned (NSF) checks incur $35.00 charge.

SUPPLIES

  • Supplies are billed at COST PLUS 36% (rounded to next whole dollar). Returns for unused or excess Supplies are credited to Client (ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS PROVIDED FOR ALL JOB-RELATED/STORE-PURCHASED ITEMS).

  • *PLEASE NOTE: BHH pays 6% Michigan sales tax on all store purchases (whether you or I buy “stuff,” Uncle Sam always gets his cut!); so the net mark up from retail is roughly 30%.

  • BHH may charge a nominal fee for local pickup/return of Supplies/equipment required for job completion. Minimum charge is $25/30-minute trip, billed in 15 minute increments thereafter.

  • Client pays cost of all Supplies & retains/discards surplus. Excluding fasteners & job support/replacement tools/hardware (if any), BHH does not retain overages or surplus unless agreed to by Client & BHH.

SITE CONDITIONS | CLEANUP | SAFETY | PHOTOGRAPHY

  • BHH respects lifestyle choices, however, insists upon a smoke-free environment for work performed indoors.

  • BHH will minimize any clutter that may remain between service calls that span several days. Except for client-purchases or otherwise noted, all equipment, tools, & supplies left at the worksite are/is the property of BHH.

  • Client acknowledges any equipment, tools, & Supplies left at worksite may cause serious injury if disturbed.

  • Haul away of debris or scrap is excluded unless specified in estimate. Client agrees to comply with debris removal ordinances/limitations.

  • Client agrees to keep others & pets a safe distance from equipment. supplies, or tools left on site.

  • BHH is “pet friendly,” however, pets and their safety/containment are the sole responsibility of the owner.

  • Client agrees to allow BHH to use photographs of work (preserving client anonymity) for promotional use only.

TIMELINESS | DISPUTES | LIABILITY

  • Warranty repairs exclude defects or failure of client-supplied items, normal wear & tear, abuse/misuse of, or defects in installed materials, or service items.

    All work will be completed in a timely manner (weather permitting). Should BHH experience an inordinate delay, Client will be kept apprised as to expected completion.

  • In certain cases, BHH will carefully move Client belongings or work in yard to perform required tasks, however Client releases BHH from responsibility for loss/damage to any/all belongings or property.

  • Permits, if required, are the sole responsibility of Client.

  • Any disputes regarding job(s) performed will be attempted to be resolved personally or, in lieu of that, by independent arbitration.

  • Unknown/unusual conditions (such as, but not limited to: faulty/failed existing site fixtures, buried/hidden debris or utilities, unsafe conditions, ground conditions, etc.) are the responsibility of the Client.

  • Beautiful Home Handyman exercises every reasonable precaution to prevent damage to Client property. However, Client agrees to hold harmless and indemnify BHH for any/all damages to items, property, and/or individuals while or after performing this repair and waives any/all claims for any damages to property or individuals in perpetuity that may occur as a result of, or related to, repairs BHH performs.

Owner/Client agrees to be legally bound by these terms, as does BHH for delivering high-quality, safe, dependable work and craftsmanship. Contact Daniel@BeautifulHomeHandyman.com with any questions/concerns.

 

OWNER/CLIENT SIGNATURE IS NOT REQUIRED

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