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FRAMING CONTRACT
THIS FRAMING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign
below, is between , having an address at
("Contractor") and , having an
address at ("Owner").
For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK: Framing shall be to the plans including all details. Floor joist layout shall
be as best to avoid plumbing for tubs and toilets. Framing includes the installat ion of sill plates;
rim joists; floor joists; sub flooring; plates; exterior and interior walls; ceiling j oists; headers; rafters; roof
sheathing; sub fascia and fascia; bridging; joist hangers; rough framing materials for stair jacks, treads and
risers; collar ties; other attic bracing materials; roof overhang and soffit; rake boards; steel and/or wood
girders; columns and posts; sill sealer under the sill plates; sheathing and siding the exterior walls; siding
corners; interior and exterior decorative beams and posts; exterior moldings; drip edge/Z-bar (including
trim materials over z-bar); windows; exterior doors (excepting the garage door); frame and c ase garage
door as needed; back-out garage door as needed; ventilation materials; termite shiel d; furring blocks on
concrete walls; bracing; stiffbacks; backing blocks; nailing blocks; shimming windows and doors;
caulking and gluing continuous as needed; set all finish nails; insulation behind tubs locat ed on exterior
walls; drywall behind tubs as required; box in vent areas; box in heat runs as required; fra ming for future
recessed fixtures; kitchen and bathroom cabinet drops; fire stopping as required; deck posts; dec k girders;
deck floor joists and flooring; deck handrail and seating; deck stair jacks, trea ds and risers; and .
Contractor shall return all excess material and damaged materials. Contractor sha ll call for inspections of
the work as required.
Framing Materials:
Sill Insulation: Termite Shield:
Bridging Material: Joist Hangers:
SubFloor Material: Size: Glue:
Underlayment Material: Size: Glue:
Wall Sheathing Material: Size:
Corner Brace Material:
Wall Siding Material: Size:
Roof Sheathing Material: Size:
Flitch Plate Material/Size: Bolts:
Nails-Framing Members: Siding:
Windows: Exterior Trim: Exterior Doors:
Use Material Type Size Spacing Greatest Span Each Size
Sill Plate N/A N/A
Box Sill/Rim Joist N/A N/A
1st Floor-Floor Joists
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2nd Floor-Floor Joists
Ceiling Joists
Rafters/Roof Trusses
Exterior Studs
Interior Studs
Top & Bottom Plates N/A N/A
Headers, Windows & Doors N/A
Headers, Garage Door N/A
Beams N/A
Roof Bracing/Collar Ties
Exterior Trim Material Type Thickness Size
Fascia Board
Soffit
Siding Corners
Garage Door Trim
Window Trim
Door Trim
Rake Board
Exterior Beams
Exterior Posts
Flashing Material: Windows:
Doors:
Soffit Vents:
Gable Vents:
WINDOWS:
Manufacturer/Style:
Material: Insulated Glass:
Screens: Storms:
Grilles: Shutters:
STAIRS:
LOCATION JACKS TREADS RISERS
Material Size Material Size Material Size
Basement
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1st Floor
2nd Floor
Disappearing Stairs-Make and Model Number:
EXTERIOR DOORS: (Including Storm Doors)
Door Brand/Model/Material Size Thickness Hardware
Front
Rear
Sliding/Patio
Garage
2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at
and more
particularly described as (hereafter
"the Work Site"). Owner hereby authorizes Contractor to commence and complete the usua l and
customary excavation and grading on the Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the
Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in the drawings or specificat ions, no
landscaping, finish grading, filling or excavation is to be performed at the Work Site by the
Contractor.
3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this
Contract on or before and shall substantially complete the work on or before
.
Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including
strikes, casualty, acts of God, illness, injury, or general unavailability of materials.
4. PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may
be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shall be include d as part of
the Project price.
5. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's
risk insurance.
6. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point
out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has any doubt about the locat ion
of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed
surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the
Work Site and shall provide Contractor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions tha t
affect the Work Site.
7. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work,
including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the const ruction of
the Project. However, any such change or modification shall only be made by written "Change
Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders shall become part of this Contract. Owner
agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the
cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contrac tor shall
estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not i t is in excess of the
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estimated cost.
8. CONTRACT PRICE:
{COST PLUS}
Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of
materials plus the sum of
$ for performing the services set forth in the
scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:
.
OR
{FIXED FEE}
Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set
forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:
.
Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or
materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.
9. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10)
days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract. If paym ent is not made
when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have bee n
made without breach of the Contract pending payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agree s
to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the
rate of 1% per month.
10. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE : If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason,
except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the Contra ctor or
its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in
rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage. If t he
estimated cost of replacing work already accomplished by Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the
Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may terminate this Contract. Upon termination by
either party, Contractor shall be excused from further performance under this Contract and Owner
shall pay Contractor a percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work
accomplished prior to the destruction or damage.
11. ASSIGNMENT : Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract,
without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment shall be void and of no effect.
12. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to
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supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the drawings,
and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the drawings but not called for in the
specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the drawings,
Contractor shall be required to perform the work as though it were called for and displayed in both
documents.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other
agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Contract exi sts
between the parties. This Contract may only be modified only by a written agreeme nt signed by
both parties.
(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the
laws of the State of South Dakota.
13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action
against the other party arising from or relating to this Contract, the prevailing part y in such
proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
14. PERFORMANCE:
(a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant
this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper completion of the
Project.
(b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all
building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, all work shall be pe rformed by
individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.
(c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition.
15. WARRANTY: Contractor's warranty shall be limited to due to improper framing labor
techniques, except for the following allowances: floor variance shall not exceed 1/4 i nch in 32
inches, bowed or out of plumb walls shall not exceed 1/4 inch in 32 inches, non-excessive floor
squeaks or pops. All said defects arising after one (1) year and defects in material are not
warranted by Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Owner all warranties on materials as
provided by the manufacturer of such materials.
AGREED:
CONTRACTOR:
Signature
Print Name & Title
Date
OWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Date
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License Number
Name and Address of License Holder
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* Optional notice required only for door-to-door sales:YOU, THE BUYER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MIDNIGHT OF THE
THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION. SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF
CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
_____________________________ (enter date of transaction)
_____________________________ (Date)
YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION, WITHIN THREE
BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE ABOVE DATE. IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY
PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR SALE, AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT
EXECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE
SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE, AND ANY SECURITY INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE
TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELED. IF YOU CANCEL, YOU MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER
AT YOU RESIDENCE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED, ANY GOODS
DELIVERED TO YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR SALE; OR YOU MAY IF YOU WISH, COMPLY WITH
THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SELLER REGARDING THE RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE GOODS AT THE
SELLER'S EXPENSE AND RISK. IF YOU DO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AND THE
SELLER DOES NOT PICK THEM UP WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR NOTICE OF
CANCELLATION, YOU MAY RETAIN OR DISPOSE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER
OBLIGATION. IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, OR IF YOU AGREE TO
RETURN THE GOODS TO THE SELLER AND FAIL TO DO SO, THEN YOU REMAIN LIABLE FOR
PERFORMANCE OF ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT. TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION,
MAIL, OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER
WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM, TO _____________________________ (Name of seller) AT
_____________________________ (address of seller's place of business) NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF
_____________________________ (Date).
I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION.
__________________ (Date) __________________ (Buyer's signature)
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
_____________________________ (enter date of transaction)
_____________________________ (Date)
YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION, WITHIN THREE
BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE ABOVE DATE. IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY
PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR SALE, AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT
EXECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE
SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE, AND ANY SECURITY INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE
TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELED. IF YOU CANCEL, YOU MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER
AT YOU RESIDENCE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED, ANY GOODS
DELIVERED TO YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR SALE; OR YOU MAY IF YOU WISH, COMPLY WITH
THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SELLER REGARDING THE RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE GOODS AT THE
SELLER'S EXPENSE AND RISK. IF YOU DO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AND THE
SELLER DOES NOT PICK THEM UP WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR NOTICE OF
CANCELLATION, YOU MAY RETAIN OR DISPOSE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER
OBLIGATION. IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, OR IF YOU AGREE TO
RETURN THE GOODS TO THE SELLER AND FAIL TO DO SO, THEN YOU REMAIN LIABLE FOR
PERFORMANCE OF ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT. TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION,
MAIL, OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER
WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM, TO _____________________________ (Name of seller) AT
_____________________________ (address of seller's place of business) NOT LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF
_____________________________ (Date).
I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION.
__________________ (Date) __________________ (Buyer's signature)
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