Ohio Roofing Contract for Contractor
About this form
The Roofing Contract for Contractor is a legal document used between roofing contractors and property owners. This contract outlines the terms of service, including payment arrangements like cost plus or fixed fee. It is specifically tailored to comply with the laws of Ohio and covers essential aspects such as change orders, permits, insurance, and warranties. This form provides clear language on the responsibilities of both parties, making it distinct from general service agreements.
Form components explained
- Permits: Contractor's responsibility to obtain necessary permits for the project.
- Insurance: Contractor must maintain specific insurance types, including general liability and workers compensation.
- Changes to scope of work: Procedures for making modifications during the project through written Change Orders.
- Destruction and damage: Guidelines for handling project damage and potential contract termination.
- Assignment: Conditions under which the contract can or cannot be assigned to another party.
When to use this form
This form should be used when a property owner engages a roofing contractor to perform roofing services. It is applicable in situations where there is a need for formalizing the project scope, payment details, and legal obligations. It is also useful when changes to the project are anticipated, allowing both parties to agree in writing on any modifications.
Who this form is for
- Property owners hiring a roofing contractor for residential or commercial projects.
- Roofing contractors seeking to formalize agreements with clients.
- Individuals or businesses involved in a roofing project in Ohio.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the parties: Fill in the names and addresses of the property owner and contractor.
- Specify the project details: Describe the scope of work to be performed, including any specifications.
- Include payment terms: Indicate whether the arrangement is cost plus or fixed fee.
- Document additional clauses: Address permits, insurance, and changes to the project as necessary.
- Sign and date: Both parties must sign and date the contract to make it legally binding.
Is notarization required?
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 project scope clearly, leading to misunderstandings.
- Not including key insurance disclosures required by law.
- Overlooking the need for written change orders for project modifications.
- Neglecting to discuss or document provisions for potential damages or destruction of the project.
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Get local referrals. Look for manufacturer designations. Research Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings. Get an extensive warranty. Be concerned about safety. Check for proper licensing and insurance. Pay your deductible. Handle your own claim.
You have an absolute right to cancel within the three day period. After that, you can still cancel, but the contractor may be able to claim breach of contract and try to enforce the contract.
The consumer should call the roofing company and ask to speak to the owner or manager and nicely tell them they have changed their minds and would like to cancel the deal without paying a cancellation fee. If the company agrees, put it in writing and the homeowner is out of the deal.
In short, it is a legally binding contract in which you agree to work with a roofing company to do all of your insurance-approved work. Per the name, it's contingent on the insurance claim being approved for the contract to hold together.
You shouldn't pay more than 10 percent of the estimated contract price upfront, according to the Contractors State License Board.
For sales made in homes, such as when a roofing contractor knocks on your door, inspects your roof, and you sign the contract, the homeowner has three days in which to cancel the contract with no reason. The representative must tell you about your right to cancel at the time of the sale with a full refund.
Unless there are custom or specialty orders for materials, the contractor cannot ask for more than 10% upfront before work starts.
Both parties should sign the contract, and both should be bound by the terms and conditions spelled out in the agreement. In general that means the contractor will be obliged to provide specified materials and to perform certain services for you. In turn, you will be required to pay for those goods and that labor.
Ohio's written contract Statute of Limitations used to be fifteen (15) years, but has now been shortened to eight (8) years. Ohio's Statute of Repose requires certain claims be asserted within ten (10) years after substantial completion of the work.
