Home Improvement Countertop Changes

HOME IMPROVEMENT COUNTERTOP CHANGES AGREEMENT

This Home Improvement Countertop Changes Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between:

Parties

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to alter, replace or modify the countertops located at the Project Address in accordance with the scope described herein; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly licensed, competent, and capable of performing countertop removal, fabrication, installation and finishing services as required by this Agreement, and agrees to perform such work in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with applicable law and industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Contractor will perform the countertop changes and Client will compensate Contractor.

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, permits, and services necessary to complete the countertop changes described below. Work shall include removal and disposal of existing countertops (if selected), template and fabrication, installation, sealing, cutouts for sinks and appliances, and finish work.

CHANGE ORDERS

Any deviation from the Scope of Work shall be executed only by a written change order signed by both parties specifying the work, any adjustment to the Contract Price, and any extension of time. Client acknowledges that unforeseen conditions may necessitate change orders.

Contractor requires signed written change order for any additional work or materials beyond the Scope of Work.

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Contract Price: $

Deposit (due upon signing): $ . Remaining balance to be paid as follows:

Late Payment: If any undisputed amount remains unpaid more than days after the due date, Client shall pay interest at the lesser of per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, plus all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement of Work: Work shall commence no later than . Estimated substantial completion date: , subject to change for approved change orders, delays due to weather, supply or permitting issues, or other excusable delays.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, Client shall pay Contractor for all work performed, materials ordered and non‑cancelable obligations incurred through the date of termination, and reasonable demobilization costs.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach, except where a longer cure period is required by law or where cure is not feasible.

PERMITS, LICENSES, AND INSURANCE

Contractor shall maintain all legally required licenses and insurance coverages for the performance of the Work. Responsibility for obtaining permits and scheduling inspections shall be:

Contractor is responsible for obtaining permits and arranging inspections.

Client is responsible for obtaining permits and arranging inspections.

WARRANTY

Contractor warrants that labor performed under this Agreement shall be free from defects in workmanship for a period of months from date of completion. Manufacturer warranties for materials, if any, shall be passed through to Client to the extent assignable and unless otherwise provided the Contractor will assist Client in making any warranty claims.

CONFIDENTIALITY

During performance of this Agreement and thereafter, each party shall keep confidential all pricing, designs, trade secrets, and other non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential. Confidential information does not include information that becomes publicly available without breach, is rightfully known prior to disclosure, or is independently developed. A party may disclose confidential information to comply with a valid legal compulsion, provided the disclosing party gives prompt written notice and cooperates to limit disclosure.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to principles of conflicts of law. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes by negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration by a single neutral arbitrator in the county where the Project Address is located, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.

INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of Contractor’s negligent acts or omissions in the performance of the Work; Client shall indemnify Contractor for claims arising out of Client’s negligence or breach of this Agreement.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attached plans, specifications, and signed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above by hand delivery, certified mail, or overnight courier, and shall be effective upon receipt.

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