Roofing Home Improvement Contract

ROOFING HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT

Notice of Cancellation may be sent to the contractor at the address noted on the contract.

THIS ROOFING 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. LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THIS CONTRACT:

EXHIBIT A – Commercial General Liability Insurance

EXHIBIT B – Workers’ Compensation Insurance

EXHIBIT C – 3 day right to cancel

EXHIBIT D – 7 day right to cancel

EXHIBIT E – Sample change order form

The above-mentioned Exhibits are hereby incorporated in and made part of this Contract.

2. SCOPE OF WORK:

3. WORK SITE:

The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at and more particularly described as ("the Work Site").

4. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

(a) The following describes how Contractor shall substantially commence work:

(b) APPROXIMATE START DATE:

(c) APPROXIMATE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION:

10. PRICING

(a) 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.

OR

{FIXED FEE}

Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work.

(b) DOWN PAYMENT:

Amount:

(c) SCHEDULE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS:

(d) FINANCE CHARGE (if applicable): Amount: $

17. WARRANTY:

Shingles guaranteed under manufacturer’s warranty for a period of year(s).

Contractor's warranty shall be limited to defects in workmanship within the scope of work performed by Contractor and which arise and become known within year(s) from the date hereof.

All said defects arising after year(s) and defects in material are not warranted by Contractor.

18. REQUIRED NOTICES:

(a) You are entitled to a completely filled in copy of this Contract, signed by both you and the Contractor, before any work may be started.

(b) A notice concerning commercial general liability insurance is attached to this Contract.

(c) A notice concerning workers’ compensation insurance is attached to this Contract.

(d) Change Orders:

i. The Owner may not require a Contractor to perform extra or change-order work without providing written authorization prior to the commencement of any work covered by the new change order.

ii. Extra work or a change order is not enforceable against a buyer unless the change order identifies all of the following in writing prior to the commencement of any work covered by the new change order.

iii. A Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements for a change order does not preclude recovery for work performed based upon legal or equitable remedies.

(e) MECHANICS LIEN WARNING: A detailed notice is provided in the contract regarding liens, Preliminary Notice, and joint checks.

(f) Information about the Contractors' State License Board (CSLB): Contact CSLB for information about licensed contractors and complaint procedures.

(a) Under certain circumstances the law gives you a right to cancel a contract. Check the appropriate box below describing your right to cancel this Contract:

i. This Contract was negotiated at the Contractor’s place of business. Consequently, the law does not provide a right to cancel.

ii. This Contract was not negotiated at the Contractor’s place of business. Consequently, the law requires that the Contractor give you a notice explaining your right to cancel.

iii. This Contract is for the repair or restoration of residential premises damaged by a sudden or catastrophic event. Consequently, the law requires that the Contractor give you a notice explaining your right to cancel.

If applicable:

The owner or tenant has the right to require the contractor to have a performance and payment bond.

EXHIBIT A

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

Contractor must check the box that applies

This Contractor does not carry commercial general liability insurance.

This Contractor carries commercial general liability insurance written by (“Insurance Company”). You may call the Insurance Company at to check Contractor’s insurance coverage.

This Contractor is self-insured.

This Contractor is a limited liability company that carries liability insurance or maintains other security as required by law. You may call at to check Contractor’s insurance coverage or security.

EXHIBIT B

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE

Contractor must check the box that applies

This Contractor has no employees and is exempt from workers’ compensation requirements.

This Contractor carries workers’ compensation insurance for all employees.

EXHIBIT C

3 DAY RIGHT TO CANCEL

This page is only applicable if this Contract was not negotiated at the Contractor’s place of business.

EXHIBIT D

This page is only applicable if the Contract is for the repair or restoration of residential premises damaged by a sudden or catastrophic event for which a state of emergency has been declared.

EXHIBIT E

SAMPLE CHANGE ORDER

A. Scope of work encompassed by this change order:

B. Amount to be added or subtracted from the Contract price:

C. Effect this change order will have on progress payments (if applicable):

D. Effect this change order will have on the estimated completion date:

Checklist for Homeowners

Check Out Your Contractor

Did you contact the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to check the status of the contractor's license?

Contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or visit our web site: www.cslb.ca.gov.

Did you get at least 3 local references from the contractors you are considering?

Did you call them?

Building Permits - will the contractor get a permit before the work starts?

Check Out the Contract

Did you read and do you understand your contract?

Does the 3-day right to cancel a contract apply to you?

Contact the CSLB if you don't know.

Does the contract tell you when work will start and end?

Does the contract include a detailed description of the work to be done, the material to be used, and equipment to be installed?

This description should include brand names, model numbers, quantities and colors. Specific descriptions now will prevent disputes later.

Are you required to pay a down payment?

If you are, the down payment should never be more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.

Is there a schedule of payments?

If there is a schedule of payments, you should pay only as work is completed and not before. There are some exceptions - contact the CSLB to find out what they are.

Did your contractor give you a “Notice to Owner,” a warning notice describing liens and ways to prevent them?

Even if you pay your contractor, a lien can be placed on your home by unpaid laborers, subcontractors or material suppliers. A lien can result in you paying twice or, in some cases, losing your home in a foreclosure. Check the “Notice to Owner” for ways to protect yourself.

Did you know changes or additions to your contract must be in writing? Putting changes in writing reduces the possibility of a later dispute.