Canyon Cutters Service Agreement
It is agreed by and between Canyon Cutters and the authorizing party (customer and/or customer’s agent) that the following provisions are made as part of this contract:
Scheduling / Completion of Contract:
Canyon Cutters strives to meet agreed upon
schedules and performance dates. However, work schedules are contingent upon weather, accidents, and other delays beyond our control. Canyon Cutters
shall not be liable for damages due to those delays.
Cancellation:
Canyon Cutters requires 24 hour notice of
cancellation by contracting party. Cancellations made with less than 24 hour notice will be assessed
a fee of $250.00
Rates:
Canyon Cutters day rate allows for an eight (8) hour work day, which includes transport time to and from the job location. Unless otherwise noted, our current daily work schedule starts at 7am and ends at 3pm.
Ownership:
The Contracting Party warrants that all trees listed are located within the Property boundaries, or that the Contracting Party has received full permission from the owner to allow Canyon Cutters to perform the specified work. Should any tree be mistakenly identified as to ownership, the Contracting Party agrees to indemnify Canyon Cutters for any damages or costs incurred from the result thereof.
Safety:
Canyon Cutters warrants that all arboricultural
operations will follow the latest version of the ANSI Z133 industry safety standards. The Contracting Party agrees to not enter the work area during
arboricultural operations unless authorized by the crew leader onsite.
Roads / Driveways:
Canyon Cutters strives to minimize any damage to entrance roads & driveways. Canyon Cutters is notresponsible for driveway damage caused by failure under the load of our equipment on faulty surfaces
containing voids under asphalt or concrete; or thin spots. Canyon Cutters takes responsibility for damage caused by falling debris as a result of our
work, and will correct said damage to the customers satisfaction.
Lawn / Property Damage:
Canyon Cutters aspires to minimize all disturbances to lawns, property and surfaces. However, CanyonCutters must utilize vehicles & equipment to perform tree care services. Dents from vehicle tires, falling wood, and temporary disturbance to turf from tree care activities is expected. If the Contracting Party finds this unacceptable, Canyon Cutters can take measures to insure this disturbance does not occur.
This will add labor costs and must be specified in the estimate.
Stump Removal:
Stumps can be removed by digging them up, or by
grinding. Stump removal is only included if requested and is a separate service. Stump Grinding is a service that must be planned in advance, as Blue
Stakes needs to mark underground utilities. Canyon Cutters is not liable for low voltage wiring or underground irrigation. Stump Grinding Service
starts at $375.
Debris Removal:
All debris from tree trimming and tree removal
operations shall be reasonably cleaned up at the close of each work day, unless otherwise and addressed by the Contracting Party. Canyon Cutters will not be held accountable for failed recognition for an access easement by the agreeing
party.
Tree Decline / Failure:
Canyon Cutters will provide an educated opinion of tree health and structural stability based on visual inspection and will inform the Contracting Party of any problems found with trees while on property. However, problems or failures may exist beyond the visual inspection. Canyon Cutters is not responsible for any decline in tree health or failure of tree, or damage caused by failure of any tree after our work
is completed.
Additional Work:
The need for additional labor or equipment that is a consequence of the circumstances not apparent, and/or not disclosed, at the time the estimate was created, shall be billed on a time and material basis.
Unmarked Utilities:
Canyon Cutters is not responsible for damages to underground sprinklers, drain lines, invisible fences or underground cables unless the system(s) are adequately and accurately mapped by the authorizing party and a copy is presented before or at the time the work is performed.
Insurance / Indemnity:
Canyon Cutters is insured for liability resulting from injury to person(s) or property and all employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance. The parties herein agree that in no instance may the customer seek damages in excess of Canyon Cutters policy liability. Further, once work is completed by Canyon Cutters under this contract, owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Canyon Cutters and its
agents for any injury, loss or expense associated with work performed or in any way related to services performed with this contract. Certificates of
insurance coverage are available upon request.
Terms of Payment:
A 15% Deposit will be required.
All amounts due under this Agreement shall be billed and paid for in the following manner: upon job completion, Canyon Cutters will invoice the
Contracting Party. Payments are due upon receipt of invoice. Payable
by Check or Cash; Credit cards are accepted online via Jobber. Failure to remit full payment within 30 days will result in a finance charge of 5% per month.
$100.00 fee for all checks returned to our office for in-sufficient funds.
Wood Chip Disposal:
Areas to dispose of woodchips are becoming an
ever-increasing problem in Park City. If local chip dumping options are exhausted and Canyon Cutters has to dispose of wood chips in distant areas such as Kamas and Oakley, a $200 fee will be imposed for every dump run made. The client is always welcome to keep their woodchips, and is encouraged to do so
if circumstances permit.
Right of Entry / Access Clause:
Checks & In the event access through a neighboring easement is required to access the Property, Contracting Party
is responsible for verbal or written permission from said neighboring party to allow Canyon Cutters, it’s equipment and all personnel access to their
property. Any adverse response will be directed to!
