Terms of Appointment (residential property)

The terms of engagement, set out what we will do for you and the extent of our duties. The conditions of engagement are governed by this letter which you must agree to, prior to the Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) attending your premises or premises managed by your company.

Conditions of Engagement (Terms)

1. The DEA will advise you ,as to the performance rated in terms of the Efficient Energy Efficiency and the Environmental impact rating based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emission.

2. The purpose for which the performance client certificate is required shall be as agreed between you and the DEA.

3. The DEA will carry out such inspections and investigations as are appropriate and possible in the particular circumstances, within the guidelines of the professional judgment of the assigned Domestic Energy Assessor.

4. The DEA will rely upon all information given by you, your legal or other professional advisors in relation to the tenure, tenancies, modifications, extensions, and any constraints that may affect potential for improving the energy performance of the property.

5. The DEA will have regard to the state of repair and condition of the property due to Health and Safety issues and considerations relevant to the energy performance of the property. For example it may be potentially unsafe for the DEA to access the roof space or there may be presence of asbestos cladding or other material dangerous within the premises. The DEA shall be under no duty to inspect those parts of the property which are covered, unexposed or inaccessible. The DEA will have no duty to arrange the testing of any electrical or heating appliances or any other services connected to the property

6. In making the assessment, the DEA shall be under no duty to verify an energy performance certificate issued and the following assumptions will be made:-

a. The energy efficiency rating of your property
b. The environmental impact of your property on the environment.
c. Typical fuel costs and the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of this property.
d. A summary of the property’s energy performance related features with measures to improve the energy rating.

7. The HIP Squad limited DEA’s will always be fully insured to carry out the inspections.

8. The HIP Squad Limited will be responsible for providing suitably qualified DEA’s of its choice and reserves the right to engage further DEA’s to assist in an assignment at its own expense.

9. The HIP Squad Limited shall only supply DEA’s to carry out your inspections, with the level of training and skill necessary to fulfill the company’s obligations with you the client.

10. If any of The HIP Squad Limited’s DEA’s are unable to perform the inspection for any reason, and a suitable substitute cannot be found then The HIP Squad limited shall inform you the client as soon as is reasonably practicable.

11. FORCE MAJEURE - If either party is affected by Force Majeure it shall promptly notify the other parties of the nature and extent of the circumstances in question.

12. PAYMENT - You will discharge the agreed fee to The HIP Squad within seven days from receiving the invoice.

13. FEES - All fees quoted are to include insurance and Certificate Lodgment

14. The HIP Squad reserves the right to charge an additional amount, should more than one visit be required by the DEA due to your actions i.e. not allowing the DEA access to the property at the specified and designated time.

15. TERMINATION - You the client may instruct The HIP Squad limited to end the assignment at any time upon either party giving ONE WEEK’s notice.