Terms & Conditions

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Services May Change Depending On Our Evaluation of Individual Conditions

Following Tear Out Paving if there is a good stone base Surface Replacements:

Remove existing driveway (concrete, pavement, and pavers), excavate and add stone where needed so that there is a 6” minimum of sub-base. Then re-grade and compact. Apply 2.5”-3” of FABC type I-5 asphalt rolled with vibrating compaction. (Or specifications spelled out on contract).

1. CONCRETE

DRIVEWAY:

Remove existing driveway (concrete, pavement and pavers) and excavate base to 6” depth. Then refill and re-grade where needed with road grade stone so that our 6” minimum of sub-base is achieved and then compact. Then install at least ” of 4,500 PSI concrete with appropriate spaced expansion joints. (Or specifications spelled out on contract).

SIDEWALK:

Remove existing sidewalk (concrete, pavement and pavers) and add stone to provide a 2” base and compact. Then install at least 4” of 4,500 PSI concrete with appropriately spaced expansion joints. (Or specifications spelled out on contract). All concrete aprons and sidewalks connecting directly to the street we install must be 6” of 4,500 PSI to meet New Jersey State codes.

2. BRICK PAVERS

DRIVEWAYS:

Remove existing driveway (cement, pavement, pavers) and excavate base to 12” depth. Refill with 8” road grade stone, and then compact. Add 1” C-33 Course Sand. Install Brick pavers. Install ridged or flexible PVC edging if masonry border does not exist. (Or specifications spelled out on contract).

WALKWAYS:

Remove existing patio or walkway (concrete, pavement, or pavers) and excavate base to 8” depth. Refill with 4” of 3/4″ clean stone, and then compact. Add 1” C-33 Course Sand and compact again. Install Brick Pavers. Install ridged or flexible PVC edging if masonry border does not exist. (Or specifications spelled out on contract).

BELGIUM BLOCKS CURB:

Installation will include a footing excavation and installation of a depth of 8” followed by installation of block with 4,500 PSI concrete. (All Belgium block to be laid horizontally unless specified otherwise on contract).

3. GUARANTEE

(A) All work has a one (1) year guarantee from the date of installation.
(B) DCR shall have access and freedom of movement on purchaser’s property. Purchaser shall not restrict DCR from recovering any, and all equipment, construction materials and or any miscellaneous items in the event of purchaser’s failure to comply with payment schedule.
(C) In the event of default by purchaser of any or all provisions in this contract, purchaser agrees to pay all costs including but not limited to collections costs, interest on default payment and reasonable attorneys fees.
(D) Warranty: Materials supplied by the seller are guaranteed by the manufacturer. Equipment furnished as part of this proposal is warranted by the manufacturers. These warranties are passed through the seller to the client according to the manufacturers’ policies. Seller only warrants his own work.
(E) DCR uses high grade materials and our workmanship is provided by many years of experience and an excellent reputation. Our work is guaranteed for one year, the guarantee limited to the terms hereof, except that we do not assume responsibility for conditions caused by instable soil, defective drainage, work of others or unusual use of the area, unless specified in the contract.

We do not assume responsibility for scuffing of asphalt pavement caused by hand application of power steering. Driveway must be maintained and sealed. We assume no responsibility on patch work. DCR assumes no responsibility for areas that are seemed or not passed through the screed and hand raked, (i.e.) variation in texture.

4. TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Any major variations or deviations from plans and all change orders must be agreed to in writing and signed by both parties.
• Completion of work may be delayed due to strikes, non-availability of material, act of God or other delays beyond our control.
• DCR is fully licensed and insured, covered by workman’s compensation insurance and upon request will provide you with a certificate of insurance.
• DCR is not responsible for any permits or unforeseen problems.
• Utility Mark-outs: DCR will contact NJ One Call for underground utility mark outs. The customer is responsible to locate, relocate, repair, and any other site utilities, etc., if required.
• Any changes that occur after a contract has been signed will be acknowledged as extras, and will be invoiced accordingly.
• Exclusions: Items not specifically included in the Scope of Work provided are excluded from the question, including but not limited to site restoration, landscaping and seeding, traffic control, electrical work, signs & stripping, fence work, etc.
• Any restoration work will be billed accordingly after it has been discussed with homeowner. It is not included in the base price.
• Any and all drainage work will be billed as additional charges. It is not included in any price unless it is outlined as drainage work in the contract with an itemized price.
• DCR is not responsible for any efflorescence or staining that occurs to any brick work.
• DCR is not responsible for any sprinkler lines in the ground or restoration to any sprinklers unless otherwise stated in the contract. We are also not responsible for any underground wiring/electric.
• DCR is not responsible for any installation of railing around patio, steps or platforms. Anything over two risers needs a railing and it will be the homeowner’s responsibility.
• DCR is not responsible for any damages caused on any existing concrete or driveway that machinery or equipment must pass over to complete the work at hand.
• Surface Drainage: DCR assumes no responsibility or liability for water accumulations on a surface with less than 2% grade. This proposal does not address existing damage problems unless specifically stated regardless of any work performed.
• DCR is not responsible for misuse of any deicing material.
• DCR is not responsible for any vandalism once it’s finished and the area is caution taped off.
• Pricing in this contract reflects the date of proposal, not date signed. The index in NJ Asphalt Index changes every month based on oil. The job is subject to a pricing surcharge of the difference between the cost of asphalt per ton. It will be billed as extra.
• If there is anything underneath an existing surface (concrete, stumps, debris, unsuitable fill) that is undetectable during the time of the estimate and/or not specified in the contract, there will be an additional charge.
• Any estimate may incur additional charges after initial excavation.

Use and Property Access:

A.) DCR shall have access and freedom of movement on purchaser’s property. Purchasers shall not restrict DCR from recovering all equipment, plant materials, construction materials, mulching, irrigation equipment, and or any miscellaneous items in the event of purchasers failure to comply with payment schedule.
B.) DCR shall have the right to access the site for the purpose of taking photographs in relation to the work both prior and after completion of the work and shall retain all copyright in said photographs which may be used by DCR at its discretion in reference and promotional materials, portfolios and/or publications. DCR will treat all Owner information (name, address, telephone and location of your home) as private and confidential.

Right to Cancel:

Notice to Customer: You may cancel this contract at any time before midnight on the third business day from signature of this contract. If you wish to cancel this contract, you must either:

• Send a signed & dated written notice of cancellation by registered mail, return receipt requested, or
• Personally deliver a signed & dated written notice of cancellation to:

DCR Landscaping & Construction, Inc
D.B.A. DCR Paving & Masonry
104 Norcross Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840

5. CANCELLATION CLAUSE

(F) DCR may cancel this contract where timely payments are not received and certified delinquent notification to the homeowner is provided allowing 15 days to correct this deficiency.
(G) If DCR certifies bankruptcy during the contract period, then the contract will be deemed null and void. The specifications and conditions as shown above are to balances over 30 days. All deposits are non-refundable. DCR will issue a credit for the same type of work contracted which will be able to be used within a six-month period only. Customers will be given one-day notification before the start of the project. If third payment is not received prior to paving, customer will be bypassed.

If contract is canceled within the three-day period, you are entitled to a refund of your deposit minus DCR design time, site visit time, or any other incurred contracting fees. Refunds must be made within thirty (30) days of the contractor’s receipt of cancellation notice unless these fees were contracted and paid separately.

Acceptance of Proposal:

The prices, specifications and conditions as shown on this contract are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. DCR is authorized to complete this contract and payment schedule will be followed as outlined on reverse. DCR will apply a service charge of 2% per month to all invoices not paid according to the DCR payment schedule. Customers are not added to a schedule until a deposit and signed contract are collected and permits are applied for.

Fuel Surcharge

Due to fluctuating fuel costs, DCR reserves the right to implement a 3% fuel surcharge if the average combined fuel cost exceeds $2.95 per gallon. This surcharge shall apply to the total invoice amount.

Payment Terms

• Payment is Due Upon Receipt
• Any invoice unpaid after 30 days shall accrue a 2% monthly service charge
• Payments made via credit card shall incur a 3% processing surcharge
• ACH or electronic bank transfer payments shall incur a 1% processing surcharge

Payment terms outlined in the contract are to be followed. Any invoice past thirty (30) days is subject to a 2% service charge. (Fees – TBD)

Payment Terms

Payment terms outlined in the contract are to be followed. Any invoice past thirty (30) days is subject to a 2% service charge. (Fees – TBD)