Facilities:

Client seating area.
Stereo system.
Fully fitted beech and stainless steel kitchen with gas oven, double sink, fridge and microwave (no freezer) with tea & coffee included in hire fees.
Make-up area with work desk and lighting.
Skylights and large circular window provide daylight (can be easily blacked out).
Toilet facilities (no shower).
Alarm system.
Lighting and background hire available by prior negotiation.
One parking space is available with prior notice. No other parking allowed within the development, except for loading and deliveries.

A Hawkeye representative will be in the premises at all times while the studio is being hired.

Studio Hire Fees:

£200 full day (9am-6pm)
£150 Half day (strictly four hours)
£40 Per hour (minimum two-hour booking)
Overtime will be charged at £50 per hour
Colorama (use of stock colours- check availability): £10.00 per metre.
Equipment hire list and charges on request.
Payment is required in full at the start of the session.
Please note that all fees and prices are exclusive of VAT.

Confirmations must be received 48 hours prior to date of booking. Bookings not confirmed by 12.00pm two days prior will be automatically removed.  We reserve the right to withdraw first options in favour of clients who are able to confirm. Cancellations of confirmed bookings made after 48 hours of the agreed booking date will be charged at 100% of agreed fee.

The client should ensure that they have adequate public liability insurance in the event of an accident.  Equipment and valuables left on the premises are deposited at the client’s own risk.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The "Hirer" is the customer who is hiring the Equipment or studio from Colin Hawkins "Equipment" means the hired items & studio facilities. "Hire Period" is the period for which the equipment or studio is hired. Each day is calculated on an 8 hour period from the time at which the Studio or Equipment is hired. Part of a day will be considered to be a full day for the purpose of calculating the Equipment hire charge.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HIRER TO UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS OF THE COVERAGE BEFORE TAKING POSSESION OF THE HIRED EQUIPMENT & HIRING THE STUDIO.  Our charges do not include a specific fee for the Damage/Loss cover, you are liable for all replacement cost and against all forms of loss or damage. You will  pay to Colin Hawkins on demand all money you receive from an insurance company or any other source in settlement of any claim relating to the loss, theft or damage of the Equipment or studio. You must not compromise any claim without our express consent in writing.

Our equipment is serviced regularly every effort is made, therefore, to ensure that the Equipment & studio is supplied in working order. Colin Hawkins cannot be held liable, however, for failure to Equipment  or for consequential or sub-consequential loss there from.  IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE HIRER TESTS THAT THE EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE PRIOR TO COMMENCING AN IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT .  Any breakdown or unsatisfactory working of Equipment must be immediately notified. Under no circumstances must you repair or attempt to repair the Equipment unless authorised by Colin Hawkins. The Equipment must not be taken from the premises. You must notify Colin Hawkins immediately if the Equipment is involved in any accident resulting in damage to the Equipment or to other property, or injury to any person.  If the Equipment is defective, you must notify us immediately and if the defect has not been caused by anything you have done or failed to do we will (at our option):  1. Replace it as soon as reasonably possible, or  2. Not charge you for the hire charges of the defective Equipment.  It is your responsibility to make sure that all the people who use the Equipment are properly instructed in its safe and correct use & that you have requested & received adequate instruction on its safe and correct use. You must ensure that the Equipment is not misused, and that supervision is adequate at all times.  It is your responsibility too ensure that the Equipment is suitable for the purpose for which you intend to use it and will give us sufficient information to ensure that the Equipment supplied is suitable.  It is your responsibility for the Equipment & it begins when you or your agent receive the Equipment or enter the studio during the hire period. Your responsibilities include safe keeping of the Equipment and protection against the elements of theft, vandalism or improper use. You are responsible for the return of the Equipment . You must not sell or otherwise part control of the equipment.  You will indemnify Colin Hawkins against any and every expense, liability, financial loss, claim or proceedings whatsoever, and in respect of any death or personal injury whatsoever or damage to our loss of property whatsoever  arising out of the use or non-use of the Equipment or any parts of it.   Equipment lost, stolen or damaged while in the Hirer's possession  will be the entire responsibility of the Hirer.   Any items not returned from hire, such as  cables, sync leads,  etc. will automatically be charged to the Hirer's invoice at the full current replacement cost.  You will not remove, deface or cover up our name plate or mark on the Equipment indicating that it is our property or damage or deface the studio premises in any way.  Acceptance of the Equipment by the Hirer or his agent signifies the total acceptance of these terms and conditions for hire and excludes any terms and conditions you may have put forward except where we have agreed to any amendments or other conditions in writing.  All goods are advertised subject to availability.  Spare modelling lamps will be replaced but the hirer is liable for any damage arising from breakage of flash tubes and/or bulbs, valves, transistors, capacitors or integrated circuits.    Hire Equipment remains the property of Colin Hawkins at all times and must not be pledged, loaned, deposited or sold to a third party.  Colin Hawkins can not be held liable for any disruptions to your shoot caused by a third party, nor can we be liable for any loss or damage to any personal equipment or items whilst hiring the studio.   Colin Hawkins reserves the right to change both the prices and the Equipment available for hire without prior notice.   Colin Hawkins will not be liable for any delays caused by any circumstances beyond our control.  Colin Hawkins will not be liable for any indirect loss, loss of business profits, savings you expect to make, wasted money, wages, fees or expenses due to unsuitability, breakdown or stoppage of the Equipment or any part of it.