Scope of Work
Detailed description of tasks, locations, dimensions, finishing standards, and acceptance criteria so deliverables are unambiguous and measurable by inspectors or owners.
A written Hard Surface Agreement protects both property owners and contractors by documenting expectations, deliverables, pricing, scheduling, and dispute-resolution methods in one place.
The Hard Surface Agreement is used by contractors, property owners, and facility managers to set clear obligations before work begins.
Properly prepared agreements speed payments, reduce change-order disputes, and clarify warranty and maintenance responsibilities after completion.
Detailed description of tasks, locations, dimensions, finishing standards, and acceptance criteria so deliverables are unambiguous and measurable by inspectors or owners.
Lists material types, brands, grades, color codes, adhesives, and tolerances; identifies who provides materials and how substitutions are handled to avoid later disputes.
Defines start and completion dates, intermediate milestones, weather or supply contingencies, and remedies for delays to manage expectations and liquidated damages if applicable.
Specifies contract price, deposit, progress-payment schedule, retainage, acceptable payment methods, and consequences for late payment or nonpayment.
States length and scope of workmanship and material warranties, repair obligations, and whether remedies are repair, replacement, or refund.
Allocates insurance, indemnity, limits on consequential damages, governing law, and dispute-resolution method such as mediation or arbitration.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Save a reusable document template for common projects |
| Signer Roles | Assign Contractor, Owner, or Witness roles in order |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or ID check for signer verification |
| Notifications | Enable reminders and download copies for records |
Determine acceptable signing and file formats to preserve evidentiary value and meet regulatory or owner requirements.
Date work must begin
Date by which work is due
Dates tied to progress payments
Length of workmanship warranty
Time required to claim defects
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Tim Martin, Founder, used online agreements to manage rental property renovations and reduce turnaround.
John Butler, Founder, needed secure, auditable contracts for facility upgrades and vendor work.