Terms & Conditions 

Terms & Conditions

These terms (the “terms”) govern the provision of services by Northern Glass Company (the “Company”) to you (“you” or “your” or “client”). By accepting the pricing estimate set forth above you authorize the scope of work to be fulfilled by the company and agree to the terms and conditions below.

General Client Obligations:

The following is a list of client obligations and must be done prior to the scheduled workday.

Permits:

The client is responsible for all permits, inspections, code requirements. The client will be responsible for all fees/fines associated with permits.

Fees:

The company performs the services on a per-job basis and does not charge an hourly fee. Taxes will be added to the estimate as applicable.

Deposit:

The company requires a non-refundable deposit of 50% prior to your final measure appointment or materials order.

Payment:

All work is performed on a C.O.D basis. Payment for remaining balance is due in full when work is completed and an invoice is presented to you. Any unpaid balances will be subject to late fee.

Late Payment:

If final payment is not made within forty eight (48) hours of completion of the services, a late fee of $75 will be added on the unpaid balance followed by a monthly fee of $75 above the approved project total. You agree to pay any and all costs, including attorney fees, incurred by the company to effect collection.

Cancellation:

You may terminate these terms at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after this contract is signed. Upon any such cancellation, these terms will be void. Any deposits paid prior to cancellation are non-refundable unless canceled by Northern Glass Company which results in a full refund of your deposit.

Northern Glass Company reserves the right to cancel/stop work at anytime with or without notice. If your project is canceled by Northern Glass Company and your deposit is refunded then this estimate/contract for work outlined is null and voided, any work progress or lack there of is no longer responsibility of Northern Glass Company to complete/repair/return to original state. 

Change Orders:

Any and all change orders must be in writing and signed by the client. Change orders that have not been signed by the client will not be accepted for any reason. Change orders may be subject to additional fees and changes to the estimated start and completion dates for the services.

Supply of materials:

The company is responsible for supplying materials needed to complete your project. Unless stated otherwise.

Quality of materials:

Materials supplied by the company are of high quality and made to order.

Start dates:

Once materials have been ordered the company will update you with a potential start date for your project. Start dates may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, availability of materials, illness or acts of GOD.

Scheduled Workday Cancellations:

Client may cancel a scheduled workday upon no less than twenty four (24) hours advance notice to the company. Client shall incur a fee equal to THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) for any workday canceled without such notice.

Project Postponement:

For services to be performed over the course of two (2) days or more, client must provide at least seventy two (72) hours notice prior to any postponement of the service. For services to be performed over the course of one (1) day period or less, client must provide at least twenty four (24) hours notice prior to any postponement of the service. Client shall incur a fee equal to THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300) for each day of postponement if the service are postponed without such notice.

Adjustments to services:

Upon your request, the company may return to the worksite to make necessary adjustments to the services so long as the request is received no more than hours (48) hours following the completion of the services . Any request for revisions or adjustments following this forty eight (48) hour period will be subject to a new work order and additional fees.

Mechanics' Lien Warning:

NOTICE TO OWNER:

PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7018.5 OF THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE Under the California Mechanics' Lien Law, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, supplier, or other person or entity who helps to improve your property, but is not paid for his or her work or supplies, has a right to place a lien on your home, land, or property where the work was performed and to sue you in court to obtain payment. This means that after a court hearing, your home, land, and property could be sold by a court officer and the proceeds of the sale used to satisfy what you owe. This can happen even if you have paid your contractor in full if the contractor's subcontractors, laborers, or suppliers remain unpaid. To preserve their rights to file a claim or lien against your property, certain claimants such as subcontractors or material suppliers are each required to provide you with a document called a "Preliminary Notice." Contractors and laborers who contract with owners directly do not have to provide such notice since you are aware of their existence as an owner. A preliminary notice is not a lien against your property. Its purpose is to notify you of persons or entities that may have a right to file a lien against you property if they are not paid. In order to perfect their lien rights, a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or laborer must file a mechanics' lien with the county recorder which then becomes a recorded lien against your property. Generally, the maximum time allowed for filing a mechanics' lien against your property is 90 days after substantial completion of your project. TO INSURE EXTRA PROTECTION FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR PROPERTY, YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: (1) Require that your contractor supply you with a payment and performance bond (not a license bond), which provides that the bonding company will either complete the project or pay damages up to the amount of the bond. This payment and performance bond as well as a copy of the construction contract should be filed with the county recorder for your further protection. The payment and performance bond will usually cost from 1 to 5 percent of the contract amount depending on the contractor's bonding ability. If a contractor cannot obtain such bonding, it may indicate his or her financial incapacity. (2) Require that payments be made directly to subcontractors and material suppliers through a joint control. Funding services may be available, for a fee, in your area which will establish voucher or other means of payment to your contractor. These services may also provide you with lien waivers and other forms of protection. Any joint control agreement should include the addendum approved by the registrar. (3) Issue joint checks for payment, made out to both your contractor and subcontractors or material suppliers involved in the project. The joint checks should be made payable to the persons or entities which send preliminary notices to you. Those persons or entities have indicated that they may have lien rights on your property, therefore you need to protect yourself. This will help to insure that all persons due payment are actually paid. (4) Upon making payment on any completed phase of the project, and before making any further payments, require your contractor to provide you with unconditional "Waiver and Release" forms signed by each material supplier, subcontractor, and laborer involved in that portion of the work for which payment was made. The statutory lien releases are set forth in exact language in Section 3262 of the Civil Code. Most stationery stores will sell the "Waiver and Release" forms if your contractor does not have them. The material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers that you obtain releases from are those persons or entities who have filed preliminary notices with you. If you are not certain of the material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers working on your project, you may obtain a list from your contractor. On projects involving improvements to a single-family residence or a duplex owned by individuals, the persons signing these releases lose the right to file a Mechanic's lien claim against your property. In other types of construction, this protection may still be important, but may not be as complete. To protect yourself under this option, you must be certain that all material suppliers, subcontractors, and laborers have signed the "Waiver and Release" form. If a mechanics' lien has been filed against your property, it can only be voluntarily released by a recorded "Release of Mechanics' Lien " signed by the person or entity that filed the mechanics' lien against your property unless the lawsuit to enforce the lien was not timely filed. You should not make any final payments until any and all such liens are removed. You should consult an attorney if a lien is filed against your property.