BKR REMOVALS LTD – TERMS & CONDITIONS
Introduction
1) These terms and conditions apply to any and all contracts for the removal and/or storage of goods entered
between BKR Removals LTD and you the customer and they define and set out the rights, obligations, and
responsibilities of both you and us under any such contract. These terms and conditions include provisions that limit
our responsibilities and potential liability to you. We specifically draw your attention to these. These terms and
conditions can be varied or amended subject to prior written agreement.
2) Where we use the word “you” or “your” it means the customer; “we”, “us” or “our” means BKR Removals LTD.
Where we use the word “goods” this refers to the items that are to be subject to the removal or storage, pursuant to
this contract. In Clauses 8, 9, 40 - 76 we limit or exclude our liability for loss and damage. We recommend you
arrange insurance to cover your goods or premises. We are able to arrange insurance for your benefit upon
request. This insurance will be separate from this contract and subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
3) It is important that you read and understand the terms and conditions that will apply to any contract
entered with us, before you commit yourself. If there is anything that you do not understand or do not wish
to agree to, please discuss it with us before written acceptance of the quotation or otherwise entering a
contract with us. Only enter into a contract if you wish to be bound by the terms and conditions set out
below.
1. Our Quotation.
1.1 Our quotation, unless otherwise stated, does not include insurance,
cancellation/postponement waivers, customs duties, port charges including (but not limited
to) demurrage, inspections, or any fees, or taxes payable to government bodies or agencies.
1.2 Our Quotation is valid for twenty-eight days from the date of issue. Unless already included
in Our Quotation, reasonable additional charges will apply in the following circumstances:
1.2.1 If the work does not commence within twenty-eight days of acceptance.
1.2.2 Where We have given You a price including redelivery from store within Our
Quotation and the re-delivery from store has not taken place within six months
from the date of the issue of the quotation;
1.2.3 Our costs change because of currency fluctuations, changes in taxation, freight,
fuel, ferry or toll charges beyond our control.
1.2.4 The work is carried out on a Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holiday or outside
normal hours (08.00-18.00hrs) at your request.
1.2.5 We have to collect or deliver goods at Your request above the ground floor and
first upper floor.
1.2.6 If You or Your agents request collection or access to Your goods whilst they are
in store;
1.2.7 We supply any additional services, including moving or storing extra goods
(these conditions apply to such work). This may include (but is not limited to)
situations in which it becomes apparent when We collect Your goods that there
are additional items, goods or other load, of which We were not informed when
We provided Our quote and which was not, therefore, included in the quote.
1.2.8 The entrance or exit to the premises, stairs, lifts or doorways are inadequate
for free movement of the goods without mechanical equipment or structural
alteration, or the approach, road or drive is unsuitable for our vehicles and/or
containers to load and/or unload within 20 metres of the doorway.
1.2.9 We have to pay parking or other fees or charges (including fines where you
have not arranged agreed suspension of parking restrictions) in order to carry
out services on Your behalf. For the purpose of this Agreement parking fines
for illegal parking, caused by Our negligence, are not fees or charges and You
are not responsible for paying them.
1.2.10 There are delays or events outside Our reasonable control which increase or

extend the resources or time allowed to complete the agreed work.
1.2.11 We agree in writing to increase Our limit of liability set out in Clause 8.1 prior
to the work commencing;
1.2.12 We have to pay operational charges in order to carry out the services, which
may be brought in at any time by the law and amended at any time by the law.
Such operational charges may include (but are not limited to) Low Emission
Zone (LEZ) charges and congestion charges.
1.3 You agree to pay any reasonable charges arising from the above circumstances.

2. Work not included in the quotation.
2.1 Unless agreed by us in writing, we will not:
2.1.1 Dismantle or assemble furniture of any kind.
2.1.2 Disconnect, re-connect, dismantle or re-assemble appliances, fixtures, fittings
or equipment.
2.1.3 Take up or lay fitted floor coverings.
2.1.4 Move items to or from a loft, unless properly lit and floored and safe access is
provided.
2.1.5 Move or store any items excluded under Clause 4.
2.1.6 Dismantle or assemble garden furniture and equipment including, but not
limited to: sheds, greenhouses, garden shelters, outdoor play equipment, and
satellite dishes, or move paving slabs, planters and the like.
2.2 Our staff are not authorised or qualified to carry out such work. We recommend that a
properly qualified person is separately employed by You to carry out these services.
3. Your responsibility.
3.1 It will be your responsibility to:
3.1.1 Arrange adequate insurance cover for the goods submitted for removal transit and/or storage,
against all insurable risks as Our liability is limited under clauses 8.1 and 8.2.
3.1.2 Obtain at Your own expense, all documents, permits, permissions, licences, customs documents
necessary for the removal to be completed.
3.1.3 Pay for any parking or meter suspension charges incurred by Us in carrying out the work.
3.1.4 Be present or represented throughout the collection and delivery of the removal.
3.1.5 Where We provide You with inventories, receipts, waybills, job sheets or other relevant documents
You will ensure that they are signed by You or Your authorised representative as confirmation of collection
or delivery of the Goods.
3.1.6 Take all reasonable steps to ensure that nothing that should be removed is left behind and nothing is
taken away in error.
3.1.7 Arrange proper protection for goods left in unoccupied or unattended premises, or where other
people such as (but not limited to) tenants or workmen are, or will be present.
3.1.8 Prepare adequately and stabilize all appliances or electronic equipment prior to their removal.
3.1.9 Empty, properly defrost and clean refrigerators and deep freezers. We are not responsible for the
contents.
3.1.10 Ensure that all domestic and garden appliances, including but not limited to washing machines, dish
washers, hose pipes, petrol lawn mowers are clean and dry and have no residual fluid left in them.
3.1.11 Provide Us with a correct and up to date contact address and telephone number during removal
transit and/or storage of goods.
3.1.12 Arrange appropriate transport, storage or disposal of goods listed in clause 4.
3.2 Other than by reason of Our negligence or breach of contract, We will not be liable for any loss or damage,
costs or additional charges that may arise from failure to discharge these responsibilities.
4. Goods not to be submitted for removal or storage.

4.1 Unless previously agreed in writing by a director or other authorised company representative,
the following items must not be submitted for removal or storage and will under no
circumstances be moved or stored by Us. The items listed under 4.1.1 below may present
risks to health and safety and of fire. Items listed under 4.1.2 to 4.1.7 below carry other risks
and You should make Your own arrangements for their transport and storage.
4.1.1 Potentially dangerous, damaging or explosive items, including gas bottles,
aerosols, paints, firearms, fuels, oils, and ammunition.
4.1.2 Jewellery, watches, trinkets, precious stones or metals, money, deeds,
securities, mobile telephones, portable media and computing devices, stamps,
coins, or goods or collections of any similar kind.
4.1.3 Goods likely to encourage vermin or other pests or to cause infestation or
contamination.
4.1.4 We shall notify you in writing as soon as practicable if any of the Goods, are in
Our opinion hazardous to health, dirty or unhygienic or likely to attract vermin
or pests and under what conditions we would be prepared to accept such Goods
or whether we refuse to accept them. Should we refuse to accept the goods
We will have no liability to You.
4.1.5 Perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment.
4.1.6 Any animals, birds, fish, reptiles or plants.
4.1.7 Goods which require special license or government permission for export or
import.
4.1.8 Under no circumstances will Prohibited or stolen goods, drugs or pornographic
material be moved or stored by Us.
4.2 If You submit such goods without Our knowledge We will make them available for Your
collection and if You do not collect them within a reasonable time We may apply for a court
order to dispose of any such goods found in the consignment. You agree to pay Us any
charges, expenses, damages, legal costs or penalties reasonably incurred by Us in disposing
of the goods.
5. Ownership of the goods
5.1 By entering into this Agreement, you guarantee that:
5.1.1 The goods to be removed and/or stored are Your own property, or the goods
are Your property free of any legal charge; or
5.1.2 You have the full authority of the owner or anyone having a legal interest in
them to enter into this Agreement and You have made the owner fully aware
of these terms and conditions prior to entering into this Agreement and that
they have agreed to them.
5.1.3 If at any time following the implementation of this agreement to its termination
another person has or obtains an interest in the goods You will advise Us of
their name and address in writing immediately.

5.1.4 You will provide a full indemnity and pay Us in respect of any claim for damages
and/or costs brought against Us if either statement made in 5.1.1 or 5.1.2 is
untrue.
5.1.5 If You wish to transfer responsibility of this Agreement to a third party You will
advise Us in writing giving Us their full name and address. We will issue a new
agreement to them. Our Agreement with You will remain in force until We have
received a signed agreement from the third party.

6. Charges if You postpone or cancel the removal.
6.1 If You postpone or cancel this Agreement, We reserve the right to charge you a reasonable
postponement or cancellation fee according to how much notice is given as set out below at
6.1.1 – 6.1.4. We charge these fees based on an assessment of losses we have incurred as
a result of You cancelling or postponing the removal. Examples of the types of loss We might
incur are: administration/back-office costs, being unable to re-fill a removal slot with another
customer’s work or engaging employees to work for your booked removal. “Working days”
refer to the normal working week of Monday to Friday and excludes weekends and Public
Holidays.
6.1.1 More than 10 working days before the removal was due to start: No charge.
6.1.2 Between 5 and 10 working days inclusive before the removal was due to start:
not more than 30% of the removal charge.
6.1.3 Less than 5 working days before the removal was due to start: not more than
60% of the removal charge.
6.1.4 Within 24 hours of the move taking place; not more than 75% of the removal
charge.
6.1.5 On the day the work starts or at any time after the work commences up to
100% of Our charges.
6.2 Cancellation/Postponement Waiver
If offered, and paid for in advance of the commencement of the services, we agree to waive
the charges in Clauses 6.1.1, 6.1.2 & 6.1.3. Our agreement to waive the charges is conditional
upon Us receiving written notice of Your intention to Cancel/Postpone no later than 17:00
hours on the preceding Working Day before Services commence. The
Cancellation/Postponement charge will entitle You to only one Cancellation/Postponement.
7. Payment of our charges.
7.1 Deposit Payments upon agreement of the quotation for removals services and reservation of date for works
to be carried out. BKR Removals LTD require 50% deposit in cleared funds to secure the requested date for your
removal.
7.2 Full payment balance of our agreed charges must be made by cleared funds at least 7 days before the
commencement of the removal. If payment has not been made within this period then we shall, at our sole
discretion, have the option of treating the removal as cancelled. In such circumstances our cancellation charges
shall apply, and the date of cancellation shall be the date that we give you notice that we are treating the removal
as cancelled.

7.3 You will pay any other charges or monies that become due or payable under this contract within 30 days of
us sending you an invoice or request for the same.
7.4 You will pay all storage charges one month in advance.
7.5 You are not entitled to withhold payment by reason of any claim, counterclaim or set-off.
7.6 We accept payment by cash, debit or credit card and by electronic transfer. If you make payment by
electronic transfer you are responsible for all related banking charges, and should make allowance for this when
making payment.
7.7 All charges for storage services are payable by credit or debit card or electronic transfer or, if requested
by Us, by direct debit or standing order.
7.8 If You do not pay Our storage charges by direct debit or standing order on the Due Date, We may charge
an administrative charge which is the larger of 10 per cent of storage charges or £20 plus VAT.
7.9 In default of any charges and any other payments due under this or any other agreement, without further
notice to You, You authorise us to charge your credit or debit card given by You to Us in relation to the cost of
removal, storage or any other charges.
7.10 In respect of all sums which are overdue to us, We will charge interest on a daily basis calculated at 4%
per annum above the prevailing base rate for the time being of the Bank of England or £25 plus VAT whichever is
greater. The interest is calculated from the date when payment becomes due up to and including the date of actual
payment including all accrued interest, whether before or after judgment, and whether or not we exercise the right
of sale under this Agreement.
7.11 If we instruct a debt collection agency to collect any debt from you, you agree to pay an additional
administration charge of £25 plus VAT in respect of our additional administration charges and also to reimburse us
for any fees charged to us by the agency. You agree to pay an additional administration charge of £25 plus VAT in
respect of each additional administrative step we take arising out of your failure to pay money when due, e.g. for
each correspondence requesting payment or where a cheque must be represented.

8. Our liability for loss or damage.
8.1 We do not know the value of Your goods therefore We limit Our liability to a fixed limit per
item. The amount of liability We accept under this agreement is reflected in Our charges for
the work. If You wish Us to increase Our limit of liability per item You agree to pay a higher
price for the work as stated in Condition 1.2.11 (Our Quotation).
8.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing if we are negligent or in breach of contract We will pay You
up to £40 for each item which is lost or damaged as a direct result of any negligence or breach
of contract on Our part.
8.3 For goods destined to, or received from a place outside the United Kingdom:
8.3.1 We will only accept liability for loss or damage
(a) arising from Our negligence or breach of contract whilst the goods are in
Our physical possession, or
(b) whilst the goods are in the possession of others if the loss or damage is
established to have been caused by Our failure to pack the goods to a
reasonable standard where We have been contracted to pack the goods that
are subject to the claim.
8.3.2 Where We engage an international transport operator, shipping company or
airline to convey Your goods to the place, port or airport of destination, We do
so on Your behalf and subject to the terms and conditions set out by that carrier.
8.3.3 If the carrying vessel/conveyance, should for reasons beyond the carrier’s
control, fail to deliver the goods, or route them to a place other than the original

destination, You may have limited recourse against the carrier depending upon
the carriers particular terms and conditions of carriage, and You may be liable
for General Average contribution (e.g. the costs incurred to preserve the
vessel/conveyance and cargo) and salvage charges, or the additional cost of
onward transmission to the place, port or airport of destination. These are
insurable risks and it is Your responsibility to arrange adequate marine/transit
insurance cover.
8.3.4 We do not accept liability for goods confiscated, seized, removed or damaged
by Customs Authorities or other Government Agencies unless such confiscation,
seizure, removal or damage arose directly as a result of Our negligence or
breach of contract.
8.4 For the purposes of this Agreement an item is defined as:
8.4.1 The entire contents of a box, parcel, package, carton, or similar container; and
8.4.2 Any other object or thing that is moved, handled or stored by us.

9. Damage to premises or property other than goods.
9.1 Because third party contractors or others are frequently present at the time of collection or delivery it is not
always possible to establish who was responsible for loss or damage. Therefore Our liability is limited as follows:
9.1.1 If we cause loss or damage to premises or property other than goods for removal as a result of our
negligence or breach of contract, our liability shall be limited to making good the damaged area only.
9.1.2 If We cause damage as a result of moving goods under Your express instruction, against our advice,
and where moving the goods in the manner instructed is likely to cause damage, We shall not be liable.
9.1.3 If We are responsible for causing damage to Your premises or to property other than goods
submitted for removal and/or storage, You must note this on the worksheet or delivery receipt as soon as
practically possible after the damage occurs or is discovered or in any event within a reasonable time. This
is fundamental to the Agreement.
10. Exclusions of liability.
10.1 We shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by fire or explosion, unless we have been
negligent or in breach of contract. It is Your responsibility to insure Your Goods. If You ask Us
in writing to arrange insurance cover for You We will, provided You declare the full replacement
value of Your Goods and pay the premium in advance.
10.2 We shall not be liable for delays or failures to provide the services under this Agreement as a
result of war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not),
civil war, terrorism, rebellion and/or military coup, Act of God, adverse weather, third party
industrial action, re-scheduled sailing, departure or arrival times, port congestion, or other
such events outside our reasonable control.
10.3 Other than as a result of Our negligence or breach of contract We will not be liable for any
loss, damage or failure to produce the goods as a result of:
10.3.1 Normal wear and tear, natural or gradual deterioration, leakage or evaporation
or from perishable or unstable goods. This includes goods left within furniture
or appliances.
10.3.2 Moth or vermin or similar infestation.
10.3.3 Cleaning, repairing or restoring unless We arranged for the work to be carried
out.

10.3.4 Changes caused by atmospheric conditions such as dampness, mould, mildew,
rusting, tarnishing, corrosion, or gradual deterioration unless directly linked to
ingress of water.
10.3.5 For any goods in wardrobes, drawers or appliances, or in a package, bundle,
carton, case or other container not both packed and unpacked by Us.
10.3.6 For electrical or mechanical derangement to any appliance, instrument, clock,
computer or other equipment unless there is evidence of related external
damage.
10.3.7 For any goods which have a pre-existing defect or are inherently defective.
10.3.8 For perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment.
10.3.9 Loss of structural integrity of furniture constructed of particle board resulting
from crumbling of the board.
10.3.10 For items referred to in Clause 4.
10.4 No employee of Ours shall be separately liable to you for any loss, damage, mis-delivery,
errors or omissions under the terms of this Agreement.
10.5 Where goods are handed out from store Our liability will cease upon handing over the goods
to You or Your authorised representative (see Clause 11.1 below).
10.6 We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by Us or Our employees or agents in
circumstances where:
(a) there is no breach of this Agreement by Us or by any of Our employees or agents
(b) such loss or damage is not a reasonably foreseeable result of any such breach.
11. Time limit for claims.
11.1 If You or Your authorised representative collect the goods, We must be notified in writing of any loss or
damage at the time the goods are handed to You or Your agent or as soon as practically possible.
11.2 For goods which We deliver, You must give Us detailed notice in writing of any loss and damage within seven
days of delivery by Us. We may agree to extend this time limit upon receipt of Your written request provided such
request is received within seven (7) days of delivery. Consent to such a request will not be unreasonably withheld.

12. Delays in transit.
12.1 Other than by reason of Our negligence or breach of contract, We will not be liable for delays in transit.
12.2 If through no fault of ours We are unable to deliver Your goods, We will take them into store. The Agreement
will then be fulfilled and any additional service(s), including storage and delivery, will be at Your expense.
12.3 Any transit times quoted by Us are estimated and based upon information known to Us at the time. Transit
times may vary due to a number of factors outside Our control including but not limited to changes in sailing or
departure dates made by the freight/shipping company, changes in the routes used by the freight/shipping company
and port congestion. We will advise You of any material changes to the transit times as soon as We become aware.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by You as a result of delays in transit time unless directly
attributable to Our negligence or breach of contract.

13. Our Right to Hold the Goods (lien).
13.1 “Lien” is the legal right of the remover to hold goods until the customer has paid all outstanding charges.
13.2 We shall have a right to withhold and ultimately dispose of some or all of the goods if You fail to pay the
charges and any other payments due under this or any other Agreement. (See also Clause 22). These include any
charges that We have paid out on Your behalf.

13.3 While We hold the goods You will be liable to pay all storage charges and other costs (including legal costs)
reasonably incurred by Us in recovering Our charges and applying Our right of lien.
13.4 These terms and conditions shall continue to apply.

14. Route and method.
14.1 We have the right to choose the method and route by which to carry out the work and the location in respect
of storage.
14.2 Unless it has been specifically agreed otherwise in writing in our Quotation, other space/volume/capacity on
Our vehicles and/or the container may be utilised for consignments of other customers.

15. Advice and information for International Removals.
15.1 We will use Our reasonable endeavours to provide You with up-to-date information to assist
You with the import/export of Your goods. Information on such matters as national or regional
laws and regulations which are subject to change and interpretation at any time is provided in
good faith and is based upon existing known circumstances.
15.2 It is Your responsibility to seek
appropriate advice to verify the accuracy of any information provided.

16. Applicable law.
Any dispute between us will be governed by the non-exclusive law and jurisdiction of the English or Scottish Courts.
If you currently reside or are moving to a place outside the jurisdiction of the Courts of the United Kingdom,
alternative laws or jurisdiction of local courts may apply subject to our written agreement prior to the work or
services commencing.

17. Your forwarding address.
17.1 If You instruct Us to store Your goods, You must provide a correct and up to date address and telephone
number and notify Us if it changes. Your address for service of notices shall be your address written on our
quotation or any other which you have previously notified to us in writing. All correspondence and notices will be
considered to have been received by You at the time of personal delivery or seven (7) days after it has been placed
in the post.
17.2 Any notification necessary in the course of the performance of this contract may be given by email and you
must provide us with a correct and up-to-date email address for such notifications prior to the removal date. An
emailed notification will be deemed to have been served on the date of sending to the correct email address.
17.3 If You do not provide an address or respond to Our correspondence or notices, We may publish such
notices in a public newspaper in the area to or from which the goods were removed. Such notice will be considered
to have been received by You seven days after the publication date of the newspaper. Note: If We are unable to
contact you, We will charge you any costs incurred in establishing Your whereabouts.

18. List of goods (inventory) or receipt.
Where we produce a list of Your goods (inventory) or a receipt and send it to You, it will be accepted as accurate
unless You write to us within 10 days of the date of our sending, or within a reasonable period agreed between us,
notifying Us of any errors or omissions. Any changes to the valuation of the stored goods would need to be
communicated to us within 10 days.

19. Revision of storage charges.
We review our storage charges periodically. You will be given 30 days’ notice in writing of any increases.

21. Our right to Sell or dispose of the Goods.
22.1 If payment of Our charges relating to Your goods is in arrears, and on giving You 3 months’ notice, We are
entitled to require You to remove Your goods from Our custody and pay all money due to Us.
22.2 If You fail to pay all outstanding amounts due to Us, We may sell and pass all ownership of some or all of the
goods or dispose of them without further notice.
22.3 We will sell the goods by the best method(s) reasonably available to achieve the best selling price
reasonably obtainable in the open market, taking into account the costs of sale.
22.4 If the goods cannot reasonably and economically be sold (for any reason whatsoever), or they remain unsold
despite our efforts, You authorise us to treat them as abandoned by You and to destroy or otherwise dispose of
them at Your cost.
22.5 The cost of the sale or disposal will be charged to You. The net proceeds of the sale will be credited to Your
account and any eventual surplus will be paid to You without interest. If the full amount due is not received, You
must pay any balance outstanding to Us within seven (7) days of a written demand from us. Interest will continue to
accrue on the balance outstanding.

22. Termination
22.1 If payments are up to date, We will not end this contract except by giving You three months’ notice in writing.
If You wish to terminate Your storage contract, You must give us at least 10 working days’ notice (working days are
defined in Clause 6 above). If We can release the goods earlier, We will do so, provided that your account is paid
up to date.
22.2 Charges for storage are payable to the date when the notice should have taken effect. Whilst we will use
reasonable endeavours to arrange the release of your goods on the dates you require, specific dates cannot be
guaranteed.
22.3 If You choose someone else to collect the goods from Our storage, we are entitled to require proper
identification and authority from You and to make reasonable additional administrative charge for arranging their
handing over. Our responsibility for such goods will cease upon their being handed over to your chosen
representative.