Authorizing/Requesting an Estimate and Payment Practices

Payment is Due at the latest, when Services are Rendered.

Unless any of the following apply.

Written Estimates ~

:a.) Written Estimates are binding for the Labor ONLY ***Note ~ see part :c.) below for variances to the Estimated Labor. Material Estimates, if supplied, are just as described - "estimated".

:b.) There may be a Service Call or Trip Charge billed. Please e-mail Cotters Carpentry, L.L.C. in order to clarify wheter or not your particular job will incur such a charge. Please ask for your response from us in writing via e-mail.

:c.) Estimated Labor Variances are hereby defined as follows; CUSTOMERS NOT IN GOOD STANDING REGARDLESS OF REASON... (Like a customer with a delinquent balance) or the following reasons and examples (but not limited to); "Any existing building defect that interferes with the completion of the estimated work." Such as, but not limited to - rot, decay, termites, prior faulty construction (example: A wall far enough out of Plumb to affect the proper installation of the door.) or the "Scope of Work" needing a Building Permit. At that time another estimate may be requested, but not automatically supplied, see part :a.) above.

:d.) The traditional Estimate includes 1. A Labor Quote. 2. One trip to the job site. 3. A "material-best-guess"*. 4. All phone and e-mail contact.

:e.) Estimates are only valid for 90 days from the date of the Estimate.

* means prices are subject to change.

Payment Due Dates ~

The payment for services rendered are due and payable upon completion of said work ~ without prior express, written consent from Cotters Carpentry. If a written Credit Application exists prior to the due date, the "language" in it shall be the prevailing language.

Invoices/Billing ~

You, the Customer, shall receive a "Cotters Carpentry Invoice" for your records as your job is billed, or when the job is completed. if the payment is requested prior to an Invoice being issued, the amount on the Invoice shall match all involved "draws"**

Any job may be asked to settle any account to date or balance at any time, unless there is a written credit agreement - approved prior to conducting business.

** means the payment is equal to services-to-date and for customers in "good standing" with our business. See the "Definition of a customer in good standing" for details.

The Definition of a Customer in "Good Standing" is as follows:

a.) One that is not delinquent in payments.

b.) One that has no history of defaulted payments.

c.) One that was informed that there is a Building Permit required and is in the process of obtaining one.

d.) One that has not cancelled an estimate, other than a medical or police emergency without 24 hrs. notice.

e.) One that was informed of another licensed contractor being required (like an Electrician, for example) and is complying.

f.) A customer that is not trying to alter a contract with Cotters Carpentry by "outside" force.

g.) One that is not in defiance of any written or oral agreement.

h.) A customer that is not delaying a project started, without the proper payment of, regardless of nature.

i.) A customer that has no known history of deception.

**** NOTE - Any Customer that is not in "good standing" can or will be billed the labor rate of $42.50 per hour for all hours involved

Payment Methods ~

Method ~ a. CASH**** Method b. ~ PERSONAL or BUSINESS CHECK**** Method c. ~ MONEY-ORDER****

**** means U.S. Funding only

This form is to AUTHORIZE the estimate agreement/appointment.
Do not fill this form out to request an estimate.
See the request an estimate page to supply the information needed for an estimate request.

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Print full Legal Name above

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Legal Street Address above

Apartment or Suite #

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City State and Zip code above

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Daytime Phone # above

Alternate Phone # above

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Contact E-mail address above

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Last 4 of Social Security # above

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Your Date of Birth above

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Do you own the property? Enter yes or no above.

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Please put the preferred date and time of the appointment above.
*You will be contacted to confirm this on the phone. If there is no answer on your end this form will need to be re-submitted after 2 hrs. or you can submit this form and call Cotters Carpentry to confirm it yourself. The Customer is responded to at this company. If your time can't be met, Cotters Carpentry will be happy to put an agreeable time in writing via e-mail. If you need to reschedule please do so 24 hrs. in advance. The only exception to this is a medical or police emergency.

By filling out this form and putting your electronic signature below, you have certified that you have read and agree to all of the terms listed on this web page. You agree to be bound to it by law and deem to Indemnify and hold Cotters Carpentry L.L.C. harmless from any claims arising from it. Cotters Carpentry agrees to obide by it also. You are stating that the information on this form is true and correct. Furthermore any false information supplied may result in civil and criminal proceedings being brought againt you. Please feel free to save or print this web page for your records. The electronic form submitted to Cotters Carpentry bears a time stamp. If you have any doubt about the content about this form or this agreement please e-mail us prior to agreeing to it at philipcotter@cotterscarpentry.com We will be happy to answer your questions/concerns in writing via e-mail.

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Spell your Signature the way you sign your signature, above.

Cotters Carpentry - Philip B. Cotter
Bradenton, Florida 34207