Licensed contractors are required by law to provide a written contract for residential work, signed by both parties. Don't rely on verbal agreements. Get all guarantees, warranties, and promises in writing. Limit your down payment or deposit.
Limit your deposit to 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less. (Up to 30% of total contract value in case of custom-made items.)
Unless the job requires custom-made items or special orders, in which case an initial down payment should be no more than 30% of the total value of the contract.
Limit your down payment or deposit. A good rule of thumb is an initial deposit of no more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less. Unless the job requires custom-made items or special orders, in which case an initial down payment should be no more than 30% of the total value of the contract.
How To Write A Construction Contract With 7 Steps Step 1: Define the Parties Involved. Step 2: Outline the Scope of Work. Step 3: Establish the Timeline. Step 4: Determine the Payment Terms. Step 5: Include Necessary Legal Clauses. Step 6: Address Change Orders and Modifications. Step 7: Sign and Execute the Contract.