Fill and Sign the Painting Contract for Contractor Utah Form

PAINTING CONTRACT THIS PAINTING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between       , having an address at       ("Contractor") and       , having an address at       ("Owner"). For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall notify Builder of excessive defects in the drywall or other surfaces to be painted prior to commencing work. Contractor shall insure the painting surfaces are free from dust, dirt, mildew, fungus, loose materials, faults, defects and otherwise properly prepare the surface to receive the paint, that insures complete even coverage and adequate adhesion of the paint to the surface. Contractor agrees not to begin work until the surfaces to receive paint are clean, dry, free of defects, firm and sound to design shape. Upon completion, the painted surface shall be uniform in appearance; with complete coverage; free of runs, sags, and skips; with sharp clean edges, when finishes join other materials or colors; smooth without roughness, (excepting those surface materials whose natural texture is roughness, such as rough cedar beams and siding, textured siding, etc.); and pleasing to the eye. Contractor is responsible for all scheduling delivery of all painting materials. Contractor is responsible for the clean-up of any splatters caused during painting. PAINT, EXTERIOR:       Number of Coats:       Siding:       Trim:       Doors:       Windows: * Deck:       Garage Doors:       Caulking:       PAINT, INTERIOR:       Walls of Finished Area:       Number of Coats:       Walls of Papered Area:       Number of Coats:       Ceilings:       Number of Coats:       Garage Walls:       Number of Coats:       Basements Walls:       Number of Coats:       Floors:       Number of Coats:       Ceilings:       Number of Coats:       Paint and Number of Coats Interior Millwork:       Stain, Finish, and Number of Coats Interior Millwork:       Paint and Number of Coats Cabinets:       - 1 - Stain and Number of Coats Cabinets:       2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at       and more particularly described as       (hereafter "the Work Site"). Owner hereby authorizes Contractor to commence and complete the usual and customary excavation and grading on the Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in the drawings or specifications, no landscaping, finish grading, filling or excavation is to be performed at the Work Site by the Contractor. 3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before       and shall substantially complete the work on or before       . Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including strikes, casualty, acts of God, illness, injury, or general unavailability of materials. 4. PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may be required by the local municipal/county government, the cost thereof shall be included as part of the Project price. 5. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's risk insurance. 6. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has any doubt about the location of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the Work Site and shall provide Contractor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site. 7. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. However, any such change or modification shall only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders shall become part of this Contract. Owner agrees to pay any increase in the cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the estimated cost. 8. CONTRACT PRICE: {COST PLUS} Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of $       for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:             - 2 -       . OR {FIXED FEE} Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $       for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows:                   . Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due. 9. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10) days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract. If payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pending payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agrees to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the rate of 1% per month. 10. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE : If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole negligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additional work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage. If the estimated cost of replacing work already accomplished by Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may terminate this Contract. Upon termination by either party, Contractor shall be excused from further performance under this Contract and Owner shall pay Contractor a percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work accomplished prior to the destruction or damage. 11. ASSIGNMENT : Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the other party’s written consent. Any such assignment shall be void and of no effect. 12. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the drawings, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the drawings but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the drawings, Contractor shall be required to perform the work as though it were called for and displayed in both documents. (b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under this Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modified only by a written agreement signed by both parties. (c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the - 3 - laws of the State of Utah. 13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action against the other party arising from or relating to this Contract, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 14. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper completion of the Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. (c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition. 15. WARRANTY: All materials and installations incorporated into the work shall be new, unless otherwise specified, and shall be of good quality. Contractor agrees to repair any peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces for a period of one year, and Contractor shall not be responsible for mildew or fungus that may form on painted surfaces. Contractor shall not be responsible after this period. Contractor shall not be responsible for builders' negligence. Contractor agrees to assist in securing fulfillment of warranties provided by the manufacturer on the materials supplied by Contractor. In the event, of peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces within the warranty period and through fault of contractor, then Contractor agrees to repair within       days of notice, weather permitting. Contractor's obligation to effect repairs, as described above in this paragraph, is the only guarantee or warranty provided by Contractor to Owner with respect to the work. AGREED: CONTRACTOR: Signature       Print Name & Title       Date       License Number       Name and Address of License Holder OWNER: Signature       Print Name       Date - 4 -