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Ask the contractor to explain why the price rose so dramatically from the initial estimate. He will likely say something about unexpectedly high expensive labor and materials. Request an itemized invoice, explaining that you do not feel comfortable remitting any payment until you can further examine this issue.
A payment schedule should contain all of the information you need to plan out anticipated and actual payments:The name of the contractor or vendor.Description of the work or materials.Amount of the payment due.Due date for the payment.Actual amount paid.Actual payment date.Payment method.Notes.
Any deposit required to be paid in advance of the start of the work cannot exceed one-third of the total contract price or the actual cost of any material or equipment of a special order or custom made nature, which must be ordered in advance of the start of the work to assure that the project will proceed on schedule.
The Net 10,30 and 60 terms The most typical payment term for contractors (and businesses, overall) is net payment. It means that an invoice is due in a specific amount of days from the invoice date.
In answer to your question about money up front you should be paying no more than 10% up front and then only when initial materials arrive on site.
The exact deposit amount contractors ask for upfront varies and is especially dependent on the size of the project. For relatively small jobs, like a $15,000 bathroom remodel, contractors may ask for a 50% deposit. For large jobs, like a $100,000 full-home renovation, a 10%20% deposit is more typical.
What should be included in a Contractor Agreement?Statement of Relationship.Project Description.Payment and Billing Terms.Responsibilities of Each Party.Project Timeline and Deadlines.Termination Conditions.Nondisclosure Terms, and Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses.
If the work will take a long time, you may not be able to avoid a deposit. Aim to push it down as much as possible, and don't agree to more than 25%. Always get a receipt for a deposit, as well as receipts for any materials it covers.
Have the independent contractor fill out a W-9 form.Consider payment terms.Pay them what you're due (and choose a payment method)Get the backup withholdings to the IRS.Fill out a form 1099-MISC.
Time and materials contracts As opposed to lump sum contracts, time and materials (T&M) contracts work best for projects in which the scope of work is not well-defined. Time and materials contracts reimburse contractors for the cost of materials and establish an hourly or daily pay rate.