Unlike stipulated sum contracts, which hold contractors responsible for completing projects at fixed prices regardless of actual costs incurred, GMP contracts transfer this risk to the contractor by setting a limit on how much the customer will be charged.
Protect Yourself when Working with Custom Home Builders Only work with a licensed contractor. Get the contract in writing. Avoid “lump sum” bids. Talk to several contractors. Tie payments to deliverables. Get proof of payment to suppliers.