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Decking ContractCompany Name (Group 3)
Address (Business Law)
Home Owner Information:
Name Phone
Address
City State Zip
Construction Lender Information:
Name Phone
Address
City State Zip
Project Description:
This decking project will include ground preparation consisting of all shrubbery removal from designated
area and disposal. All ground leveling necessary will be done prior to construction along with layingplastic for grass and weed control. The construction of this deck will consist of building an 8 x 15 deck,
adjacent and situated on the back side of homeowners residence centered with the existing sliding glass
door and flush to the threshold. This decking project includes building entire deck including all railing,
stairs, and skirting. Any sanding, waterproofing, or finishing will be the homeowners responsibility. All
deck material, fasteners, and the construction of the deck will be per print.
Work performed at:
Time for completion:
The work to be performed will start within ten business days from the day this contract is signed and will
be completed approximately within ten business days upon commencement of project.
Payment:
Homeowner agrees to pay Contractor a total price of $3,200.00. Contractor request $1600.00 for down
payment, and $1600.00 upon completion of work.
The homeowner must pay in cash any payments due according to payment schedule. Satisfactory
payment according to this payment schedule will be acknowledged with a receipt of payment explaining
amount paid, date paid, amount due, and signed by the contractor. Upon completion of work,
satisfactory payment will be acknowledged by a receipt of payment explaining amount paid, date paid,
signed by the contractor, and stating paid- in- full.
Allowances:
All material prices are included in the contract as allowances. The contract price shall be adjustedupward or downward, not exceeding a 10% difference of the estimated contract price. This adjustment
will be based upon actual amounts and not estimated amounts.
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Changes in the Work:
If the homeowner wants changes to the work or additional work done, modifying the work that has
been agreed upon in this contract, the changes in the work need to be in writing and will become part of
the contract once signed. This written change order will include changes in price, and an explanation
and description of the change in work.
Responsibilities of the Parties:
The contractor will notify the homeowner if there is any material changes needed due to unforeseen
physical conditions of this project.
The homeowner is responsible to supply water, gas, sewer, and electric. The homeowner will make
aware to contractor where property lines are. The homeowner has to provide access to the property
and toilet facilities. The homeowner must remove or protect any personal belongings in or near the
working areas.
Asbestos and hazardous wastes will not be the responsibility of the contractor to remove or dispose of.
In the event the contractor does encounter asbestos or hazardous waste the work will stop and the
homeowner will be responsible to obtain qualified asbestos/hazardous waste material removercontractors. The cost of removing the asbestos or hazardous waste will not be included in the
contracted price of this project, but will be an additional cost to the homeowner.
Delays:
The contractor will start work on the assigned date and shall complete the project by the assigned
completion date. The contractor will not be responsible for any delays including but not limited to;
delays in permitting, weather conditions, work strikes, delay in loan approval, delays caused by
inspections, the removal of asbestos or hazardous waste, or other cases beyond the contractors
reasonable control.
Plans and Specifications:
All plans and specifications should be discussed prior to the start date of the deck. All plans andspecification of the agreement will be made in writing and any additional plans or specifications later
added to this agreement must be made as an amendment.
Subcontracts:
This contract may at his/her option distribute portions of this project to properly qualified and licensed
subcontractors.
Fees, Taxes, and Assessments:
The contractor agrees to obtain and purchase any required building permits. The homeowner will be
responsible for any assessments or changes that may occur during the completion of the project.
Insurance and Deposits:
The homeowner is responsible to have adequate insurance for the project/property. In the event of a
natural disaster the contractor will not be responsible for any loss that may occur, but will be the loss
and responsibility of the homeowner. If the homeowner does not have adequate insurance coverage, it
is the responsibility of the contractor to purchase a policy to cover the contract in the event of loss; the
cost will be added to the contract price that is quoted/charged in agreement with this contract.
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Right to Stop Work:If the contractor does not get paid according to the contract agreement schedule
the contractor has the right to stop working. Non-payment will create a breach of this contract. Work
will resume once payment is made and is no longer in a delinquent status.
Clean-up: The contractor is responsible to clean up all un-used material and debris. The homeowners
property will be left in good, clean condition upon completion of this project.
Attorney Fees and Legal Limitations:Any legal issues that may arise from this agreement entering the
contractor and homeowner into litigation creating attorney fees and court cost will be recovered by the
prevailing party. No action will be taken against either party more than 2 years after completion of the
project.
By signing below you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms and
conditions of this contract.
XContractor Signature/Date
XHomeowner Signature/Date
XHomeowner Signature/Date