Terms

Always Reasonably Affordable

Consultation and Examination

In Our Shop: The regular hourly rate of $75.00 will be charged.
On Site: The regular hourly rate of $100.00 plus any travel related expenses will be charged.

***THERE IS A MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR CHARGE PER OBJECT***

Transportation

While all transportation and all related costs, including insurance, are the responsbility of the owner/agent.  W. Morin can meet certain transportation needs which will be invoiced at the hourly rate of $75.00 per Restorer/Technician plus expenses.

Treatments

All treatments performed in Our Shop will be billed at the regular "Our Shop" hourly rate of $75.00 plus materials.  All On-Site treatments will be invoiced at the hourly "On-Site" rate of $100.00 per Restorer/Technician plus any expenses related to travel and lodging.

Insurance

While the object is on the firm's premises, W. Morin Antiques will take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of the object.  However, because many works of art are chemically unstable and/or physically unsound, all objects forwarded to W. Morin Antiques, either for examination or treatment, are at the sole risk of the owner/agent at all times.

Billing Procedures

Once an object has been accepted for treatment, a deposit of up to 50% may be required before any treatment may begin.  A periodic request for additional payment may also be required for larger and prolonged treatments.  Full payment of any balances will be due upon completion of the treatment.  Storage fees will be added at $5.00 per day, per object left on the firm's premises after completion, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Estimates

Due to the nature of art and artifacts restoration/conservation, all estimates are established once the object has been examined, and may not include cost for damage not apparent during the initial examination for the estimate.  Examples of such damage includes, but not limited to, insect infestation, silicon contamination, and/or previous repairs that are of substandard quality.  In the event of hidden or unexpected damage requiring additional treatment, the client will be advised of any additional cost.