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FEES

Design for private residences is billed at $125 per hour with a minimum commitment of 2 hours. There is a requirement of a non-refundable deposit of $250 to confirm an appointment, for both in person or remote service.

Commercial consulting is billed at an hourly rate of $150 per hour, with a 4-hour minimum commitment.
Some commercial projects may have the option of utilizing the hourly rate for the consultation and walk-through, followed by a flat rate for the completion of the project.

 

TRAVEL 

There is no cost to the client for local travel, with the exception if the designer meets clients in multiple locations in the same day. 
Travel outside the greater Lakewood area on behalf of the client will be charged at the hourly rate.

 

Payments are to be Cash on Delivery when presented with an invoice. Payments are accepted via Zelle (hindanj@gmail.com), Cash or Check made to Hinda Friedman, 3 Calendula Ct, Jackson , NJ 08527. Credit cards are accepted with a 3% surcharge upon requesting a cc payment link. 

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CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS

While Design by Hinda may recommend contractors and handymen for various work, a recommendation is by no means any representation of any degree of responsibility for the outcome or progress of their work. Client may appoint Design by Hinda to manage workers or choose to handle scheduling and communication privately.  Human errors are common occurrences, and we will work together to resolve any issues, returns or exchanges. 

 

PRODUCTS

While Design by Hinda may recommend products to purchase, such as furniture and accessories, a recommendation is by no means any representation of any degree of responsibility for the quality of the any purchase.

 

REFFERAL FEE

It is common practice for retail locations to provide referral fees to designers who bring clients. While Design by Hinda will not exclusively use these vendors, we are halachically obligated to disclose that a referral fee may be paid to the designer. Design by Hinda will never “upcharge” a client to a retail location or service vendor. All hires for a project will be paid directly by the client to the seller or vendor.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES 

Design by Hinda provides each client with a custom project outline, detailing the scope of work. The outline is updated throughout the process to include all information regarding purchasing and vendor hires. Sketches on graph paper are provided when space planning is relevant. CAD plans and 3D renderings are available through a third party at additional cost to the client and are required by some contractors in large projects. 

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DISPUTES

If a client believes that an invoice is inaccurate, they must communicate their concern in writing within 7 days upon receipt of invoice. Should there be any disputes between a client and Design by Hinda, by choosing to use Design by Hinda the client is agreeing to mediation at the Bais Din of the Bais Havaad of Lakewood.