Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 2026. These Terms apply to all bookings made with Meer Brothers Ltd for removal, moving, cleaning, hospitality and security services.
By booking with Meer Brothers Ltd you agree to all clauses listed in these Terms & Conditions. These Terms may only be altered by written agreement signed by an authorised Meer Brothers representative. Attention is drawn to clauses regarding liability, exclusions, insurance, customer responsibilities and claims.
- “You”, “your” – the customer or the customer’s authorised representative.
- “We”, “us”, “our” – Meer Brothers Ltd.
- “Goods” – all personal property moved as part of the service.
- “Services” – any removal, transport, packing, assembly, loading, unloading, cleaning, hospitality, security or storage services delivered by us or our subcontractors.
1. Valuation & Pricing
Our prices do not include:
- parking charges
- congestion charge (CC)
- ULEZ
- toll roads
- ferries
- customs fees
- import/export duties
- storage fees
- packing materials unless stated
1.1 Price Adjustments
We reserve the right to adjust the price if any of the following differ from the information originally provided:
- Incorrect floor levels or access conditions at collection or delivery address
- Incorrect size of load or volume of goods
- Additional helpers required
- More hours required than estimated
- Incorrect distance between addresses
- No lift/elevator where one was declared
- Restricted access (narrow stairs, corridors, gates, tight corners, long carry distance)
- Parking not arranged or additional parking fees required
- Delays or events outside our control that extend time
- Currency, fuel, or tax changes (for international removals)
Adjusted charges become payable immediately.
2. Work Not Included (Unless Agreed In Writing)
Unless explicitly stated in the booking confirmation, we do not:
- Remove or install built-in furniture
- Disconnect or reconnect appliances (washing machines, cookers, dishwashers, lights)
- Take up or lay carpets/flooring
- Move items from unlit lofts or unsafe access areas
- Transport prohibited items listed in Clause 5
3. Our Responsibility
We are responsible for delivering your goods in the same condition as when collected.
3.1 Insurance
All goods transported in our vehicle are insured up to:
- £10,000 per vehicle
- £250 excess per claim (customer pays the first £250)
Insurance applies only if:
- an Inventory List has been provided, and
- goods were properly packed by Meer Brothers or checked as adequately prepared
- the loss/damage is due to our clear negligence
3.2 If we pack the goods
We are responsible for delivering them undamaged, meaning:
- no new visible damage
- no missing items
- no structural breakage caused during handling
3.3 Exclusions
We are not liable where:
- items are packed by the customer
- items are fragile and not protected
- goods have pre-existing damage
- goods fail due to age, condition, or poor construction
- damage results from customer instructions against our advice
- customer does not provide an Inventory List
Liability is limited to our insurance terms.
4. Your Responsibility
You must:
- Provide an accurate Inventory List
- Transport valuables yourself (cash, jewellery, watches, documents, laptops, phones)
- Provide all necessary permits and legal parking
- Inform us of access restrictions (stairs, narrow doors, long walking distances)
- Be present or have a representative at both addresses
- Pack goods properly if packing is not booked
- Empty and defrost fridges/freezers
- Keep your phone available during transport
- Ensure the delivery address is correct
We are not liable for costs or damages caused by failure to follow these responsibilities.
5. Items We Cannot Transport
Unless agreed by a director in writing:
5.1 Hazardous or banned goods
- Gas bottles
- Aerosols
- Paints
- Firearms, ammunition
- Flammable liquids
- Illegal items
5.2 Valuables
Jewellery, watches, cash, precious stones, metals, documents, coins, collections.
5.3 Living things
Animals, birds, fish, plants.
5.4 Perishable goods
Frozen or fresh items requiring controlled temperature.
5.5 Items requiring special licensing
We accept no liability if such items are transported without our written approval.
6. Ownership of Goods
You confirm that:
- Goods belong to you or you are authorised to transport them
- You have informed the legal owner of these Terms
- You will indemnify us for any claim resulting from breach of ownership
7. Payment Terms
- Payment must be made before the job begins, unless agreed otherwise.
- If a 25% deposit has been paid, the remaining balance is due before unloading, or 30 minutes before job completion.
- We reserve the right to hold goods until full payment is received, move goods to storage if payment is refused, and charge storage, redelivery and administration costs.
- Goods uncollected after 28 days may be disposed of.
8. Damage to Premises or Property (Other Than Goods)
If we cause damage due to negligence, we will repair the damaged area only. Maximum liability for property damage is £75 per property.
We are not liable if the customer insisted on moving items against our advice, access was unsafe or too tight, or bulky items cannot pass through restricted areas.
9. Exclusions of Liability
We are not liable for loss or damage caused by:
- Customer-packed goods
- China, glassware, fragile items not packed by us
- Electrical/mechanical failure without external impact
- Wear and tear, age deterioration
- Weather, humidity, climate
- Vermin, insects, mildew, rust
- Delays caused by traffic, border control, ferries
- Acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes
- Missing items in customer-packed boxes
- Items with inherent defects
- Indirect financial loss (lost rent, hotel fees, missed flights)
10. Claims Process
- All claims must be reported before the team leaves, or within 48 hours by email.
- Claims made after 48 hours may not be accepted.
- Photographic evidence is required.
11. Delays in Transit
We do not guarantee arrival or delivery times. We are not responsible for losses caused by traffic, accidents, weather, customs, ferry schedules or other unforeseen delays.
12. Subcontractors
We reserve the right to subcontract any part of the work. These Terms still apply to subcontracted jobs.
13. Parking
Parking arrangements are the customer’s responsibility. If a parking permit or suspension is needed, you must organise it. If none is arranged, the customer must pay all parking fines, notify us of the nearest legal parking, and accept additional walking/carrying charges. If needed, we may collect an £80 parking deposit, refundable after 6 weeks if no PCN is received.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales. Any disputes shall be handled in English courts.
Questions about these Terms? Contact Meer Brothers.