Roofing Contract Terms

ROOFING CONTRACT TERMS

Client Name:   Client Address:

Contractor Name:   Contractor Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client owns the property located at (the "Property"); and

WHEREAS, Contractor is duly licensed and experienced in the replacement, repair, and installation of roofing systems and agrees to furnish labor, materials, equipment and services for the improvement of the Property in accordance with these Roofing Contract Terms; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

SCOPE OF WORK

Materials to be provided by Contractor:

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor shall perform the work in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards, obtain and maintain required licenses, supervise the work, secure necessary permits (unless otherwise specified), provide appropriate safety measures, and coordinate inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction.

Contractor will remove and legally dispose of construction debris and shall restore or protect surrounding property from damage resulting from Contractor's operations. Any damage caused by Contractor shall be repaired at Contractor's expense.

OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Owner shall provide access to the Property during reasonable hours, remove personal property from the work area, and disclose known conditions affecting the roof. Owner shall obtain any approvals or consents required by homeowner associations unless otherwise agreed in writing.

PAYMENT TERMS

Late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of: (i) % per month, or (ii) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. In addition, Owner shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees, if Contractor enforces payment.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date:   Estimated Completion Date:

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon giving days' prior written notice. Termination for Cause: If either party materially breaches a duty under this Agreement and fails to cure within days after receipt of written notice, the non-breaching party may terminate immediately and pursue available remedies.

Upon termination, Contractor shall be paid for work performed and materials ordered and delivered to the site up to the date of termination, less any setoffs permitted by this Agreement.

CHANGE ORDERS

WARRANTIES

Contractor warrants that all work shall be free from defects in workmanship for a period of months following completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials shall be assigned to Owner where transferable; Contractor's warranty is limited to repair of defects caused by Contractor's workmanship, excluding damage from acts of God, misuse, lack of maintenance, or subsequent modifications.

INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than per occurrence and workers' compensation as required by law. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from claims, liabilities or damages arising out of Contractor's negligent performance, except to the extent caused by Owner's negligence.

Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance upon request prior to commencement of work.

PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND COMPLIANCE

Unless otherwise stated in writing, Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits, fees and inspections required for the lawful performance of the work. All work shall comply with applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations.

LIENS

Contractor and its subcontractors and suppliers shall have the right to file mechanic's or construction liens for unpaid labor or materials in accordance with law. Owner may require Contractor to promptly release any such lien upon receipt of payment from Owner or upon Contractor's provision of security acceptable to Owner.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall treat as confidential all non-public business information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes public through no breach of this Agreement, is independently developed, or is required to be disclosed by law or court order. Confidential materials shall be used solely for performance and enforcement of this Agreement.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, severe weather, strikes, shortages of materials, or governmental actions. The time for performance shall be extended for a period equal to the delay resulting from such event.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be subject to good faith negotiations between authorized representatives. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the chosen arbitration forum, with the arbitrator empowered to award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing party, unless prohibited by law.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document, together with any written attachments, exhibits, and executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, and representations, whether oral or written. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

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