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Service Agreement + Scope & Limitations
This page outlines service charges, service boundaries, scope limitations, and general risk acknowledgment for work performed by WYCO Repairs.
Service Charges
- All service visits are subject to a $120 minimum service charge, which includes travel and the first hour of labor.
- Additional labor is billed at $70 per hour, calculated in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
- The minimum service charge applies to all scheduled visits, including situations where work cannot proceed due to conditions outside the service scope outlined below.
- Materials may be supplied by the client or billed at cost when provided by WYCO Repairs.
- Client-supplied materials are installed as provided. WYCO Repairs is not responsible for defects, incompatibility, or manufacturer failure of supplied parts.
General Service Boundaries
- Work is limited to non-licensed residential maintenance tasks.
- No structural modifications are performed.
- No plumbing, electrical, or mechanical system alterations requiring licensing are performed.
- If licensed work is discovered or required, service will pause until corrected by a licensed professional.
- WYCO Repairs reserves the right to decline work deemed unsafe or outside the service scope.
- Work must be safely accessible using a standard step ladder (approximately 6–8 ft ladder height).
- Tasks requiring roof access, attic entry, crawlspace entry, or specialized ladders are outside the service scope.
- All work areas must be reasonably accessible and safe to perform the task.
Appliance Installation
- Installation is limited to new, out-of-box appliances.
- Installation must use existing hookups only.
- No shutoff valve replacement.
- No water line rerouting.
- No modification of internal appliance systems.
- Water line connections must be existing and accessible.
- Minor bracket fastening or mounting required for standard installation may be performed.
- Structural cabinet modification, countertop cutting, or wall opening is not performed.
- If plumbing or electrical issues are discovered, installation will pause until corrected by a licensed professional.
Lighting & Electrical
- Installation is limited to existing, secure junction boxes only.
- Ceiling fans require existing fan-rated boxes.
- Installation requires a functional electrical box and safe wiring condition.
- No rewiring, connector splicing, or electrical system modifications are performed.
- No attic wiring access.
- Loose, damaged, or unsafe wiring will result in service refusal until corrected by a licensed professional.
Smoke / CO Detector Replacement
- Replacement is limited to the same location as the existing unit.
- No rewiring or connector modification.
- Client must supply compatible replacement units.
- No electrical upgrades or system modifications are performed.
Caulking – Interior Wet Areas
- Service is limited to interior kitchen and bathroom wet areas.
- Existing caulking will be removed and replaced.
- The rear seam of the toilet base will intentionally remain unsealed to allow early detection of potential leaks.
- A 24-hour cure time is required before exposure to moisture.
- Surface-level mildew cleaning may be performed.
- Structural mold remediation is not provided.
Drywall Repair
- Drywall repair is limited to small patches, typically up to approximately 1 square foot per repair area.
- Full sheet drywall installation is not performed.
- Texture blending may not perfectly match surrounding surfaces.
- Structural drywall or framing repairs are not performed.
- Painting is only performed if client supplies paint and requests application.
Locks & Rekey
- Lock replacement is limited to existing door cutouts.
- No drilling new holes.
- No structural door modifications.
- SmartKey rekey services are limited to compatible lock models.
- Client must supply compatible hardware.
- Door alignment issues or structural door damage are outside the service scope.
Scope Expansion
- Additional work requested during a service visit may require additional scheduling time or charges.
- Tasks outside the originally discussed scope may not be completed during the same visit.
- Additional labor time will be billed according to the standard hourly rate.
Liability & Risk Acknowledgment
- WYCO Repairs is not responsible for pre-existing conditions, hidden damage, or outdated infrastructure.
- If unsafe conditions are discovered, service may be paused or declined.
- Older homes may contain fragile materials or outdated systems which can affect installation or repair results.
- Minor cosmetic variations may occur in repair or installation work.