Scope
Detailed description of work, methods, allowable tolerances, underpinning or jacking procedures, and the test methods used to verify lift and alignment.
A written Foundation Lift Agreement reduces disputes by allocating responsibility for design, testing, insurance, and warranty obligations. It creates clear milestones and payment triggers tied to inspections and acceptance criteria.
The agreement is used by parties involved in foundation repair or underpinning projects to document obligations and safe completion standards.
Use a signed agreement whenever lifting work could affect structural safety, adjacent properties, title conditions, insurance coverage, or financing disbursement.
Detailed description of work, methods, allowable tolerances, underpinning or jacking procedures, and the test methods used to verify lift and alignment.
Milestones for mobilization, interim inspections, completion, and remedies for delays including liquidated damages or force majeure provisions.
Contract price, progress payment schedule tied to inspections or percentage completion, retention terms, and a final acceptance payment procedure.
Required insurance types and limits, additional insureds, waivers of subrogation, and indemnification scope for bodily injury and property damage.
Responsibility for obtaining permits, coordinating utility shutoffs or protection, and addressing inspection approvals and municipal requirements.
Duration and coverage of workmanship warranty, definitions of defects, correction procedures, and dispute resolution, including inspection and testing obligations.
| Field | Configuration | Type of field | Required setting |
|---|---|
| Signature Block | Signer required | Mandatory field |
| Signing Order | Owner -> Contractor -> Lender |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code recommended |
| Reminders | Send automated reminders every 3 days |
Choose a platform that preserves the contract PDF, audit trail, and attachments while supporting common integrations and export formats.
Ensure the eSignature provider supports audit trails, basic authentication, and export to PDF/A for long-term storage.
Export a flattened PDF with an audit trail that includes timestamps, signer identity data, and attached exhibits for the permanent project record.
Retain original engineering reports, permits, inspection signoffs, and digital photos as referenced exhibits to the agreement.
Provide any required lender or title company endorsements and recorded document references to clear conditions precedent for disbursement.
Store copies in encrypted cloud storage and maintain an offsite backup in a standard archival format like PDF/A.
Start within 7–21 days after receipt of signed agreement
Schedule inspections at key lift milestones per engineer plan
Issue within 7 business days of final inspection
Record documents within required county timeframes if applicable
Warranty typically begins on final acceptance date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |