Terms and Conditions

These Terms & Conditions apply to all sales of goods whether ordered via Website, telephone, email or in person. These Terms override any terms proposed by the Customer unless expressly agreed in writing by a director of S Drinkwater & Son Ltd. All orders are subject to acceptance. 

Credit facilities are subject to status and written approval. Standard credit terms apply as agreed in writing. S Drinkwater & Son Ltd may withdraw or vary credit terms at any time. Interest on overdue sums will be charged at 8% above the Bank of England base rate pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. 

 All prices are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of supply. Prices may change without notice due to manufacturer or market increases. 

Delivery dates are estimates only and shall not be of the essence. The Customer must inspect goods at delivery. Shortages or damage must be noted on the delivery note and reported in writing within 24 hours. Re-delivery charges may apply if delivery fails due to site access restrictions or Customer absence. 

Where delivery is made using a HIAB or crane vehicle: • The Customer is responsible for ensuring suitable, level and stable ground conditions. • The Customer must ensure adequate access, overhead clearance and safe working space. • The driver retains absolute discretion to refuse offload if conditions are unsafe. • Offloading is carried out at the Customer’s risk. • The Company accepts no liability for damage to ground surfaces, driveways, paving, underground services or structures during offloading. • Waiting time beyond 30 minutes may incur additional charges. Risk passes at the point goods are offloaded from the vehicle 

Title to the goods shall not pass until S Drinkwater & Son Ltd has received payment in full (in cleared funds) for the goods supplied and all other sums due from the Customer on any account. Until title passes: • Goods shall be held as fiduciary bailee for S Drinkwater & Son Ltd. • Goods must be stored separately and clearly identifiable as property of S Drinkwater & Son Ltd. • S Drinkwater & Son Ltd may enter premises to recover unpaid goods. If goods are incorporated into other products, title shall not pass until full payment of all sums due has been received. If the Customer becomes insolvent, the right to resell ceases immediately. 

 Returns are accepted only with prior agreement. Special order or non-stock items are non-returnable. Handling charges may apply. Goods must be unused and in resaleable condition 

Liability shall not exceed the value of goods supplied. S Drinkwater & Son Ltd shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss including loss of profit or business. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence 

S Drinkwater & Son Ltd shall not be liable for delays or failure caused by events beyond reasonable control.

These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales