HSS Hire Service Group Conditions of Hire and Sale

2. HIRE CHARGES

  1. Basis of charging
    The stated hire charges overleaf are for the duration of the Contract and include Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. The amount of any deposit or charges are detailed in the Contract and are based on the current HSS catalogue price list from time to time.
  2. Transport charges
    The price of the skip includes delivery and collection. Where Skips are cancelled whilst en-route to site or upon delivery or attempted collection, a charge will be made to cover the cost of the aborted journey. This cost is variable depending on the type of skip vehicle and the distance travelled.
  3. Deposits
    Deposits are set by HSS at amounts reasonably required and will be offset against any monies due. In the case of skip hire, all charges shall be paid in advance of delivery or exchange.
  4. Credit Card deposits
    In the event that the actual charges for the hire supplied by HSS exceed the amount charged then this additional amount may be taken from the Credit Card.
  5. Cleaning and damage repair
    The Hirer will pay for required cleaning and, except where appropriate conditions in 4(a) or 4(b) apply, breakages and damage repair.
  6. Loss of Equipment
    HSS will treat Equipment unavailable for inspection after reasonable notice as lost and except where appropriate conditions in 4(b) apply the Hirer will pay a penalty charge for Equipment replacement and revenue loss. Hire charges accrue until full settlement is made.