Home Improvement Stair Railing Template

HOME IMPROVEMENT STAIR RAILING AGREEMENT

Parties and Recitals

This Agreement is made between Contractor Name: and Client Name: .

WHEREAS, Contractor is duly qualified, experienced and licensed to perform stair railing fabrication, installation and finishing services; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Contractor to furnish labor, materials and services for the improvement of the property located at Project Address: in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall perform the work necessary to design, fabricate, deliver, and install the stair railing system described below. The work includes measuring, removal of existing railing (if applicable), preparation of mounting surfaces, fabrication of railing components, finishing, installation, anchoring, and site cleanup. Any deviations, substitutions or additional work will require a written change order signed by both parties.

Materials, Specifications & Warranty

Materials shall conform to the specifications agreed by the parties and indicated herein. Contractor warrants that materials and workmanship furnished under this Agreement shall be free from defects for Warranty Period (months): months from date of final acceptance, except for damage caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance.

Payment Terms

The total contract price for the Scope of Work is Contract Price: $. Payment shall be made in accordance with the schedule below.

Late payments shall incur a late fee of Late Fee (% per month): % per month on the unpaid balance, compounded monthly, or the maximum allowed by applicable law, whichever is less.

Final payment is due upon completion and final inspection and acceptance by Client, less any agreed retainage or set-offs for defective or incomplete work.

Schedule; Term and Termination

Work shall commence on or about Commencement Date: and shall be substantially completed by Estimated Completion Date: , subject to adjustments for weather, permit delays, change orders and events beyond Contractor's control.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within Notice Period (days): days after written notice. Termination by Client prior to completion shall entitle Contractor to payment for work performed, materials procured, and reasonable demobilization costs.

Permits, Inspections and Site Conditions

Contractor will obtain required building permits and arrange inspections unless parties agree otherwise in writing. Client shall disclose known site conditions or hazards. Additional costs due to unforeseen site conditions will be treated as a change order.

Change Orders

Any modification to the Scope of Work, price, or schedule must be made by a written change order signed by both parties. Verbal authorizations are non-binding unless followed by a written change order.

Insurance, Licenses and Indemnity

Contractor represents that it holds required licenses and carries commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance in amounts adequate for the Project. Contractor License Number:

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from claims arising from Contractor's negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct in performing the work, subject to limits under applicable law.

Acceptance; Final Payment

Upon completion, Client shall inspect the work and either issue written acceptance or provide a punch list of items to be corrected within five (5) business days. Final payment is due upon acceptance, less any agreed holdback for outstanding punch list items.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the other party's proprietary or nonpublic information disclosed in connection with this Agreement and to use such information only for performance of this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is already public or required to be disclosed by law or governmental authority.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Governing State: without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve disputes by negotiation; if unresolved, disputes shall be resolved by litigation in the courts of the governing state.

Entire Agreement; Severability

This Agreement, including all exhibits and change orders executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties related to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and that the person signing has authority to bind the party for whom they sign.

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