The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982

This piece of legislation covers most contracts for services that are provided by a trader to a consumer.

It implies into these contracts a requirement that the work will be carried out:

• with reasonable care and skill
• in a reasonable time (if there is no specific time agreed); and
• for a reasonable charge (if no price for the work was agreed )

If any materials or goods are supplied under the contract, for example appliances as part of a kitchen installation, they must be:

• as described
• of satisfactory quality 
• fit for their purpose