Home Improvement Project Template

HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT

This Home Improvement Project Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into on by and between Client Name: and Contractor Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or lawful occupant of the real property located at (the Property) and desires improvements described herein;

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly licensed, insured and qualified to perform the work and holds license number: and will perform the work in a professional manner consistent with industry standards;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms and conditions governing the performance, payment and completion of the home improvement project described below.

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete the work described below at the Property. The work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

PAYMENT TERMS

The total contract price for the performance of the Scope of Work is:

Late payments shall bear interest at the rate of on the unpaid balance, calculated monthly, until paid in full. Contractor may suspend work after giving Client days' written notice for nonpayment.

Acceptable forms of payment: Cash Check Card / Electronic

TERM AND TERMINATION

The Work shall commence on or about and shall be substantially completed by subject to adjustments for changed conditions, change orders, delays and weather.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause if the other party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure within days after written notice. For convenience, either party may terminate upon days' written notice; Client shall pay Contractor for work performed and materials properly ordered through the effective date of termination plus reasonable demobilization costs.

PERMITS, INSURANCE & COMPLIANCE

Contractor shall obtain all building permits and approvals required for the Work unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Permits required: Yes No

Contractor shall maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance in amounts customary for the trade and shall provide proof of insurance upon reasonable request. Proof of insurance required: Yes No

CHANGE ORDERS

Any change in the Scope of Work, materials, price, or schedule shall be made only by written change order signed by both parties. Change orders shall state the work to be performed, any adjustment to the contract price and the time impact. No verbal change order shall be binding.

WARRANTIES AND COMPLETION

Contractor warrants that work performed under this Agreement shall be free from defects in workmanship for a period of from the date of final completion, except as to workmanship or materials covered by manufacturer warranties, which shall be passed through to Client to the extent transferable.

Final completion and acceptance shall occur when the work is completed in accordance with the Scope of Work and any punch list items are corrected. Anticipated final completion date:

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential non-public information received from the other party in connection with the performance of this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to third parties except to employees, subcontractors or advisors who have a need to know and who are bound to maintain confidentiality. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available or independently developed without use of the other party's confidential information.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of laws principles. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes by negotiation and, if unsuccessful, to submit unresolved disputes to mediation prior to pursuing litigation.

INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of Contractor's negligence or willful misconduct in performance of the Work. Client agrees to indemnify Contractor for claims arising from Client-supplied materials or instructions that are defective or unlawful.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits and signed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. No amendment shall be effective unless set forth in a written document signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate in writing. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.

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