TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL, AND STUMP GRINDING SERVICE CONTRACT

These Terms & Conditions apply to any work performed and materials supplied by P&C Tree Service (“contractor or subcontractor”). They are incorporated into the estimate/invoice provided to you (“customer”) and shall govern unless expressly modified or excluded in writing by both parties. Upon the customer’s signing of the invoice, the invoice and these terms & conditions form a binding contract between the parties.

Scope of Work. The contractor or subcontractor shall carry out and tree work described in the invoice in a workman-like manner and shall have no obligation to execute any additional work unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties. If there is any discrepancy between any specification and the drawing, the description in the specifications shall prevail over the drawing.

1. Permits. The contractor or subcontractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits or consents required for any work to be performed by Contractor or Subcontractor under the invoice (both governmental and private). The customer represents and warrants to the contractor or subcontractor that all permits and consents have been obtained before the scheduled commencement of any work and that all applicable laws permit the work in the invoice. The contractor or subcontractor is also responsible for calling in the locates and ensuring the property is marked for all utilities on site before the work starts.

2. Estimate/Invoice. The Estimate/Invoice provided for tree service or any other service is valid for 30 days from the time made by the contractor. Acceptance of the invoice expressly constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and represents a binding contract between the parties.

3. Payment. The customer shall pay the contractor the total amount of the Invoice, including all taxes and fees, as follows: (1) 50% down upon signing the invoice by the customer, with the balance due upon completion of the work described in the invoice. Payment terms shall be stated in the invoice. If the customer fails to make payment by the due date, the past due balance shall accrue a $30.00 late fee every 30 days the invoice goes unpaid.

4. Customer Representation and Obligations. The customer warrants the site is free of the private underground condition, including without limitation pipes, cables, stumps, sprinklers, invisible fence, sewage drains, and waste materials, except as specifically disclosed to the contractor before the signing of the estimate. Any damage due to private underground conditions is at no fault of the contractor. Where latent/underground problems exist, the contractor shall be entitled to charge for additional work/ supplies/equipment necessary to complete the work or may suspend the work until the condition has been remedied. The customer shall provide the contractor or subcontractor with electricity and water.

5. Completion. The contractor or subcontractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to complete a project in the time frame promised. However, the contractor or subcontractor shall not be liable for delays in completing the work under the invoice.

6. Damages. Minor turf damage is to be expected with tree trimming and removal. P&C Tree Service will take all necessary precautions to protect the turf areas. P&C Tree is not responsible for any turf damage related to the job. Any repairs needed to the turf will be an additional expense and must be approved by the customer. Property damage caused by P&C Tree Service’s negligence shall be the responsibility of P&C Tree Service. P&C Tree Service shall repair such property damage, and Property Manager shall not have the right to hire a third party to do any remedial work without first giving written notice to P&C Tree Service and giving P&C Tree Service 30 days to perform repairs.

7. Cancelation. We understand that circumstances happen, and some projects must be delayed if canceled. In case of a project delay or cancellation, the client is responsible for promptly informing the contractor.

8. Stump Grinding. P&C Tree Service is not responsible for cleaning and hauling away the stump grindings once the job is complete. These will be used to backfill the area where the stump used to be. The customer must request any removal of stump grindings or turf replacement, which will be an additional charge.

9. Insurance. P&C Tree Service carries the appropriate liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance as the state requires. A COI can be requested at any time. P&C Tree Service will require all subcontractors to provide proof of insurance also.