North Carolina Landscape Contract for Contractor
What is this form?
The Landscape Contract for Contractor is a legal document that formalizes the agreement between landscape contractors and property owners regarding landscaping projects. This contract is customizable for either cost plus or fixed fee payment arrangements. It is designed to address essential aspects such as change orders, work site specifics, warranty coverage, and insurance requirements. Unlike other generic contracts, this form is specifically drafted to comply with the laws of North Carolina, ensuring legal validity for projects within the state.
Form components explained
- Permits: Specifies that the contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary permits for the project.
- Insurance: Outlines the requirement for the contractor to maintain general liability, workersâ compensation, and builders risk insurance.
- Survey and Title: Addresses property boundaries and the need for documentation proving ownership of the work site.
- Changes to Scope of Work: Allows for modifications to the project scope through written change orders agreed upon by both parties.
Situations where this form applies
This form is useful when a property owner wants to hire a landscape contractor for projects such as garden installation, lawn maintenance, or hardscaping. It provides a clear framework for both parties to define the scope of work, payment structure, and important legal obligations, ensuring that expectations are set from the beginning. Use this contract to protect both the owner and contractor from misunderstandings or disputes that may arise during the project.
Who this form is for
- Landscape contractors seeking to formalize agreements with property owners.
- Property owners looking to engage professional landscaping services.
- Individuals or companies operating within or planning landscaping projects in North Carolina.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the parties: Clearly state the names and contact information of the contractor and property owner.
- Specify the project details: Describe the scope of work and any specific landscaping tasks to be performed.
- Define payment terms: Choose between a cost plus or fixed fee arrangement and detail the payment process.
- Obtain necessary permits: Ensure that the contractor applies for any required local permits as part of the contract.
- Include change order provisions: Add a section that allows for modifications to the project, requiring written approval from both parties.
Notarization guidance
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to specify the scope of work clearly, leading to misunderstandings.
- Not addressing how changes to the project will be managed.
- Overlooking the need for necessary permits and local regulations.
- Neglecting to include insurance requirements in the contract.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access: Download the form anytime and anywhere to suit your schedule.
- Editability: Tailor the contract to fit your specific project needs.
- Legally reliable: Developed by licensed attorneys to ensure compliance with legal standards.
What to keep in mind
- The Landscape Contract for Contractor is essential for formalizing agreements between contractors and property owners.
- It includes vital provisions for permits, insurance, and changes in scope of work.
- Specifically crafted for compliance with North Carolina laws, ensuring legal effectiveness in the state.
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FAQ
To perform work that falls within the category of landscaping, individuals in North Carolina require a license. This license is issued by the NC Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board (NCLCLB).
You need a general contractor license in North Carolina if you want to bid, construct, superintend or manage the construction of buildings, highways, public utilities and other types of projects over $30,000. To get licensed, you must apply to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC).
The North Carolina Licensing Board does not have full reciprocity with any other state. We currently have examination waiver agreements with South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi (see details regarding exam waivers).
-Register your landscaping business name. -Select a business structure for your landscaping or lawn care business. -Register your landscaping business. -Open a Business Checking Account with your Bank. -Tax Requirements. -Get Landscaping Software.
Since the licensure statute requires a license only for projects that cost $30,000 or more, there is arguably a fourth tier which is sometimes known as the "handyman exception"for construction projects that cost under $30,000, no license is required.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). However, for landscape installations or establishment periods for any project that exceeds the current contract amount requiring performance and payment bonds according to State law, NCDOT shall require a licensed landscape contractor to perform the work.
North Carolina requires that anyone who contracts with another person or entity to construct or make improvements to any building, highway, or public utilities, including grading, or who undertakes to superintend or manage such activities, be licensed as a general contractor if the work costs $30,000 or more.
In almost every state, a landscaping contractor needs to be licensed. To earn this license, an individual usually needs at least 3 years experience in the landscaping field, plus a passing grade on a professional exam.Additionally, a licensed landscaper will be bonded and insured.
