Home Improvement Gutter Project Template

HOME IMPROVEMENT GUTTER PROJECT AGREEMENT

Parties

Client Name:

Contractor Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or authorized representative of the real property located at:

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly licensed, insured, and qualified to perform gutter installation, repair and related home improvement services described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Contractor to perform the gutter project at the Project Address and Contractor agrees to perform such work under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete the gutter project described below. The work shall include, at a minimum, the items set forth in the Scope of Work field and any written change orders executed by the parties.

Materials and Pricing (Itemized)

Line Item 1: Amount: $

Line Item 2: Amount: $

Line Item 3: Amount: $

Payment Terms

Deposit: Client shall pay a deposit of $ due upon execution of this Agreement. Balance due shall be paid as set forth below.

Payment Schedule / Milestones:

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall bear a late fee of per month on the outstanding balance or a flat fee of $, whichever is greater. Client shall also be responsible for reasonable collection and attorney fees incurred to enforce payment.

Term, Completion, and Termination

Commencement Date: Work will commence on or about , subject to timely receipt of deposit, necessary permits (if applicable), and satisfactory site access.

Estimated Completion Date: Contractor estimates completion by , subject to weather, supply delays, and permitted change orders.

Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within days after written notice. Upon termination, Contractor shall be entitled to payment for work performed and materials ordered through the date of termination and reasonable demobilization costs.

Permits, Inspections, and Site Access

Responsibility for obtaining required permits (if any) will be: Contractor Client

Client shall provide reasonable access to the property and remove personal items from work areas. Contractor will comply with applicable local codes and inspection requirements.

Change Orders

Any change to the Scope of Work, materials or schedule shall be made only by a written change order signed by both parties that sets forth the change, the adjustment to the contract price, and any extension of the schedule. Verbal change requests are not binding unless subsequently confirmed in writing.

Warranty and Acceptance

Contractor warrants workmanship for a period of from final completion. Manufacturer warranties for materials shall be passed through to Client to the extent assignable. This warranty does not cover damage from subsequent trades, acts of God, negligence, standing water, structural defects not caused by Contractor, or normal wear and tear.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential the other party's proprietary and nonpublic information obtained in connection with this Agreement and to use such information only to perform obligations under this Agreement. This obligation shall not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed without use of confidential information, or required to be disclosed by law or order of a court.

Insurance and Indemnity

Contractor shall maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against claims, liabilities and expenses arising from Contractor's negligent performance of the work, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

Liens

Contractor may file mechanic's or materialmen's liens for unpaid amounts in accordance with applicable law. Upon full payment, Contractor shall provide lien waivers for Contractor and its subcontractors and suppliers.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of . This Agreement, together with any attached exhibits and executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof. No modification shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Dispute Resolution

The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or in the state or federal courts located in the county where the Project Address is located, at the option of the prevailing party, consistent with applicable law.

Acknowledgments

Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands the Scope of Work, payment obligations, and warranty provisions set forth in this Agreement. Client authorizes Contractor to proceed upon receipt of the required deposit.

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