Construction Contract for Homeowner
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A general contractor provides a strong background in framing and carpentry along with many other skills. Because remodeling jobs typically involve several specialty areas, the general contractor serves as a project manager who coordinates the entire job.
Get it in writing. Keep it simple. Deal with the right person. Identify each party correctly. Spell out all of the details. Specify payment obligations. Agree on circumstances that terminate the contract. Agree on a way to resolve disputes.
The five requirements for creating a valid contract are an offer, acceptance, consideration, competency and legal intent.
Standard construction contracts should have the following information and clauses: Name of contractor and contact information. Include the contractor's license number along with phone number, email address, and company address. Name of homeowner and contact information.
#1: Review Your Bid. #2: Review Complete Plans. #3: Review All Specifications. #4: Visit the Job Site. #5: Review the Job Schedule. #6: Complete a Project Checklist. #7: Verify Project Funding. #8: Read Complete Contract.
Detailed Description of the Job. How Payments Will Be Made. Start and End Dates of the Project. How Changes to the Project Will Be Dealt With. Lien Waivers. Written Notice of Your Right to Cancel Without Penalty. Warranty. Signatures.
Check Contract Basics. The basic job of a contractor agreement is to spell out the scope of the project's work. Set a Payment Schedule. Schedule Start and End Dates. Specify Change Orders. Research Your Arbitration Options. Turn Down the Contractor's Warranty.
Look for assistance from others who may have bid on construction contracts in the past or review a list bid service companies you can find through FedSpending.org or USASpending.gov. In addition to helping you locate and complete bid documents, a bid service may also alert you to available subcontracting opportunities.
Identifying/Contact Information. Title and Description of the Project. Projected Timeline and Completion Date. Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule. Stop Work Clause and Stop Payment Clause. Act of God Clause. Change Order Agreement. Warranty.
