Terms and Conditions

1.4 Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd undertakes to perform all survey, bulk sampling and air
monitoring and fibre counting but reserves the right to use the services of a sub-
contractor holding relevant UKAS accreditation for the activities to be sub-contracted,
for the whole or part of the work to be undertaken. Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd will
obtain the permission of the customer, preferably in writing, before sub-contracting
work. In those cases where verbal agreement is obtained Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd will
confirm the use of a sub-contractor in writing.
1.5 The customer shall be responsible to Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd for ensuring the
accuracy of the terms of any order submitted by the customer and for giving Essex
Asbestos Testing Ltd any necessary information relating to the required services within
sufficient time to enable Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd to perform the work in accordance
with the agreed terms.
1.6 Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd reserves the right to withdraw its services if, in the
judgement of its staff, it is thought that the services requested cannot be carried out
without infringement of health and safety policy or law.
1.7 It is normal practice for Essex Asbestos Testing Ltd to issue electronic reports, as PDF
files. Reports are provided within 15 working days of the completion of the programme
of work. Should the customer require a shorter turn round time then Essex Asbestos
Testing Ltd reserve the right to negotiate an additional charge.
If a customer requires a copy of the report in hard copy format then Essex Asbestos
Testing Ltd reserves the right to make an additional charge.
Copies of the report, electronic or hard copies, will only be forwarded to a third party
upon receipt of a written, or verbal, request from the customer.
1.8 Changes to the original instruction from the customer will be accepted by written,
electronic or verbal means.
1.9 Payment is required within 30 days of the date of the supplied invoice. Essex Asbestos
Testing Ltd reserves the right to require payment in advance of work carried out or
payment before the issue of the report. Interest may be charged on overdue accounts