Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 24 May 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Hilliard Construction (“we”, “our”, “us”).

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website:
hilliardconstruction.net, and the provision of our construction services within New Zealand.

By accessing this website or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.

2. SERVICES PROVIDED

We provide residential and/or commercial construction services, including (but not limited to):

New builds
Renovations and alterations
Repairs and maintenance
Project management

All services are subject to:

A written contract or accepted quote
Site inspection where required
Compliance with the Building Act 2004 and all relevant NZ regulations

3. QUOTES AND VARIATIONS

3.1 Quotes

Quotes are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated
Quotes are based on information available at the time

3.2 Variations

Variations may arise from:

Client-requested changes
Latent or unforeseen site conditions
Changes in materials, supplier costs, or regulations

All variations must be:

Confirmed in writing
Approved before work continues

Additional costs and time extensions may apply.

4. PAYMENT TERMS

A deposit may be required before work begins
Progress payments may be required for larger projects
Final payment is due upon completion unless otherwise agreed

Late payments:

May be subject to interest and recovery costs
May result in suspension of work

We reserve the right to lodge a construction payment claim under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.

5. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS

The client agrees to:

Provide accurate plans, specifications, and information
Ensure site access and readiness
Obtain necessary consents unless agreed otherwise
Make payments on time

Delays caused by the client may result in additional costs.

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY

We comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

While on site:

We control site safety during construction
Clients and visitors must follow all safety instructions
No unauthorised access to active work areas

You enter the construction site at your own risk unless supervised.

7. SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALS

We may engage qualified subcontractors
We are responsible for managing subcontractors
Materials used will meet NZ building standards unless specified otherwise

8. WARRANTIES AND DEFECTS

We warrant that:

Work will be carried out with reasonable care and skill
Materials will be suitable for purpose (unless supplied by the client)

Defects Liability

You must notify us of defects within a reasonable time
We will remedy defects in accordance with NZ law

Statutory warranties under the Building Act 2004 apply where relevant.

9. CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT

If you are a consumer, your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are not limited.

If services are supplied for business purposes, you agree that the Act may not apply, to the extent permitted by law.

10. LIABILITY LIMITATION

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or economic loss
Our liability is limited to the value of the services provided

We are not liable for:

Weather delays
Supplier shortages
Third-party failures
Inaccurate client information

11. WEBSITE USE

By using this website, you agree not to:

Use it for unlawful purposes
Interfere with functionality or security
Attempt unauthorised access

We may suspend access without notice.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All website content (text, images, branding, designs) is owned or licensed by Hilliard Construction.

You may not reuse or reproduce content without written consent.

13. PRIVACY

We collect and store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

Information collected may include:

Contact details
Project details
Communications

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain external links.
We are not responsible for third-party content or policies.

15. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to:

Suspend or terminate services
Cancel agreements where terms are breached

Costs incurred up to termination remain payable.

16. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time.
Changes take effect upon publication on this website.

17. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes will be resolved through New Zealand courts.