DOMESTIC CARE PLAN TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Definitions
In these Domestic Care Plan Terms & Conditions, the following definitions apply:
Care Plan
The domestic maintenance plan selected by you, as confirmed following enrolment and acceptance.
Covered Components
The boiler, system components, and associated parts included under your selected Care Plan level, as set out in the applicable Care Plan Schedule.
Breakdown
The sudden and unexpected failure of a Covered Component resulting in loss of heating or hot water.
Beyond Economic Repair (BER)
Where the cost of repair exceeds the economic value of the appliance or component, or where repair is otherwise deemed uneconomical.
Plan Start Date
The date on which Care Plan cover formally commences following successful inspection and acceptance.
Plan Year
A 12-month period beginning on the Plan Start Date.
2. Scope of the Care Plan
2.1 The Care Plan provides maintenance and, where applicable, repair cover for Covered Components only.
2.2 Cover applies solely to the domestic residential property stated at the time of enrolment.
2.3 The Care Plan does not provide cover for properties used wholly or partly for commercial purposes.
2.4 The scope of cover depends on the Care Plan level selected and may vary between plans.
3. Eligibility and Initial Inspection
3.1 All Care Plans are subject to an initial boiler service and system inspection ("Initial Visit"), which is required to assess eligibility for cover.
The Initial Visit is included within the Care Plan at no additional cost, provided:
The customer proceeds with the Care Plan; and
The Care Plan remains active for the minimum term.
3.2 The Initial Visit assesses the safety, condition, compliance, and overall suitability of the appliance and heating system for Care Plan cover.
3.3 Where an appliance or system is found to be unsafe, non-compliant, unsuitable, or otherwise ineligible, we reserve the right to:
Decline cover; or
Restrict cover
3.4 Where Care Plan cover does not proceed for any reason (including where the customer chooses not to proceed, or where cover is declined or restricted), the Initial Visit will be treated as a standard boiler service and system inspection and will be chargeable.
3.5 Where defects, safety issues, non-compliance, or pre-existing faults are identified, we may:
Decline cover
Restrict cover
Require remedial works before cover can commence
3.6 Any required remedial works:
Are chargeable; and
Must be completed to our satisfaction before Care Plan cover becomes active
3.7 Eligibility for Care Plan cover is determined at our sole discretion.
4. Care Plan Levels
4.1 Available Care Plan levels, together with inclusions and exclusions, are set out in the applicable Care Plan Schedule.
4.2 Service-only plans provide an annual service and priority booking only and do not include repair cover, labour, or parts.
4.3 Repair-inclusive plans provide cover only for Covered Components and remain subject to exclusions, BER limits, and fair usage provisions.
5. Optional Add-Ons
5.1 Optional add-ons may be available, including but not limited to:
Unvented hot water cylinder service
Gas fire service
Electrical cover
5.2 Optional add-ons are subject to separate Add-On Terms & Conditions, which apply in addition to these Care Plan Terms.
6. Callouts and Response Times
6.1 Unlimited callouts apply to Covered Components only and only where repair cover is included.
6.2 Priority service means priority over non-members but does not guarantee same-day attendance.
6.3 Attendance outside normal working hours may be chargeable depending on plan level.
7. Annual Boiler Service
7.1 An annual boiler service is included under all Domestic Care Plans.
7.2 Services are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions and current regulations.
7.3 Missed or aborted appointments due to access issues may be chargeable.
7.4 The included annual boiler service forms part of the Care Plan only and is conditional upon:
The Care Plan remaining active; and
All payments being maintained in accordance with these Terms.
Where the Care Plan does not proceed, is cancelled, or is suspended due to non-payment before or after the Initial Visit, we reserve the right to charge for that visit at our standard rate.
8. Water Quality and System Care
8.1 Where included, water testing and corrosion protection apply only to plans that expressly include these services.
8.2 You are responsible for maintaining correct system pressure and reporting recurring faults.
9. Customer Responsibilities and Access
9.1 You must provide safe, clear, and unrestricted access to all relevant system components.
9.2 We do not make good, redecorate, or repair cosmetic finishes following works.
9.3 We may refuse to carry out works where access is unsafe or restricted.
10. Exclusions
10.1 The Care Plan excludes (but is not limited to):
Plumbing and drainage systems
Appliances not expressly covered
External pipework
Frozen pipes
Cosmetic damage
Damage caused by misuse, neglect, or third parties
Faults arising from building works or alterations
10.2 Fuel storage and supply systems are excluded, including:
Oil tanks and oil supply pipework
LPG cylinders, regulators, and bottle installations
Fuel contamination or running out of fuel
10.3 Where works fall outside the Care Plan, we may offer to carry them out at the applicable Care Plan labour or discounted member rate. Such works remain chargeable.
11. Beyond Economic Repair (BER)
11.1 Repairs will not be carried out where an appliance or component is deemed Beyond Economic Repair.
11.2 Heat exchanger failure is always considered BER.
11.3 Once BER is declared, no further repairs will be covered.
11.4 Monthly payments continue unless the Care Plan is cancelled in accordance with Section 12.
12. Payments, Term, and Cancellation
12.1 Domestic Care Plans operate on a minimum 12-month term.
12.2 Payments are collected monthly using the agreed payment method.
12.3 Missed or failed payments may result in suspension or cancellation.
12.4 Plans renew annually unless cancelled in writing prior to renewal.
13. Cooling-Off Period
13.1 A statutory 14-day cooling-off period applies from the date of enrolment.
13.2 Where services have been provided during the cooling-off period, reasonable costs may be deducted from any refund.
14. Certificates and Records
14.1 Service records and certificates are issued digitally unless otherwise agreed.
14.2 Printed copies may be chargeable.
15. Limitation of Liability
15.1 Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
15.2 We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss.
16. Governing Law
These Domestic Care Plan Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.