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The Association has access to a team of dedicated Quality Assessors, each highly experienced in a wide range of skills including:

• Traditional Upholstery,
• Modern Upholstery,
• Contract Upholstery,
• Soft Furnishing including Drapes and Curtains,
• Carpets,
• Beds and Restoration.

Our experts are all directly employed by the Association and maintain a standard of reporting consistent with its aims and objectives.

We offer a nation-wide service at a fixed price and can normally complete the investigation within a six week time frame. However, a fast track option is available at additional cost.

Before requesting an independent inspection, consider the following:

• Have you exhausted every avenue in an attempt to resolve the issue?
• Is the company solvent? Do you need a credit report? For details click here GO
• Is the individual bankrupt? Free Search via DTI GO

Before proceeding it is advisable to:

Indicate to the other party that it is your intention to seek the advice of a third party.
It is also a good idea to suggest to the other party that it may be appropriate for them to pay half of the fee.

When a joint inspection is undertaken on behalf of one or more parties, ALL communication is copied to all those involved, including the parties solicitors and the court, should they are involved.

Please note that it is usual for both parties to attend the inspection. We have heard of cases where one of the parties involved has objected to the presence of the other party and where the court has indicated that both parties would have a right to be present.

If you have any questions about the service, please contact Mike Spencer on 02920 778918 E-mail mikes@smeuk.com

Notes:

The service is available in the UK and Northern Ireland only. Additional costs apply to Northern Ireland due to travel costs.

All fees are payable in advance with out exception. Payment may be made by credit / debit card, cheque, BACS or Internet Banking.

If you have any doubts, or concerns relating to this service, you are advised to consult your solicitor or other legal adviser.

Important - If the chargeable procedure is cancelled after the process has begun an administration charge will be deducted from the fee paid of 20% to cover our costs.

• a) We will write the report to CD together with a selection of pictures for printing out. The report will be provided in pdf format, you will therefore require Adobe Acrobat reader or a similar pdf reader to open the file.
• b) We can e-mail the report to all parties. However, the file may be large, therefore this service is only suitable if you have access to a fast connection.

  
  NOTE: In all cases, electronic reports will be signed electronically with an embedded signature.
  

  Negotiation is far better than litigation. Always check with our office the status of the Contractor in order to establish if they are current members.
  
• ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT
  

  To proceed, call Sue Spencer on 02920 778918 or e-mail susans@upholsterers.co.uk

Joint Expert Witness appointments - Non member

In the case of joint appointments, the total fee must be received by the Association before the inspection is initiated. Each party is required to pay half of the fee. Our obligation in such circumstances is to the Court and not the parties paying the fees.

Non member reports on behalf of one party
Fast Track completion within 4 weeks

FREE Bankruptcy Search Facility

The Individual Insolvency Register provided by the DTi