TRIM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS TRIM CONSTRUCTION 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: Trim work is interior or exterior construction made by cutting,
surfacing, joining, gluing and fabricating various grade materials and moldings, such as
paint-grade or stain-quality wood or other products to provide a functional surface, and
placing, erecting and finishing such work in structures. Trim products are installed wherever
different construction finishing materials intersect along joints, corners, door frames,
windows and other building features. Trim work services include determining trim
requirements, installing various types of trim (including door, bifold, casing, base or
baseboard, base shoe, base cap, window stop, window stool, picture, corner guard, chair rail,
wainscoting, and staircase, and ceiling molding, paneling, handrails, cased openings,
stairway railings, custom woodworking, built-in shelving, cabinetry, countertops, entry door
surrounds, mantels, closet shelves, hanger rods, window hardware and door stops), setting
doors, door sills, windows and window sills, and finishing trim by sanding and ensuring even
intersection with walls, ceilings and floors. Contractor shall provide all necessary trim labor
and materials, and perform all necessary trim work services described above and/or as set
forth in the plans and specifications signed by both Owner and Contractor (“Project”). Such
plans and specifications are hereby made a part of this Contract and may contain pictures,
d iagrams or measurements of the work area together with a description of the work to be
done, materials to be used, and the equipment to be used or installed.
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 plans 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. Contingencies
that would materially change the approximate completion date:
_____________________________
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 and workers compensation insurance.
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6. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work,
including changes to the plans 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.
7. 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:
.
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:
.
DEPOSIT AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS (optional)
Owner will make an advance deposit in the amount of $ __________________ , to be paid by
__________________ (date). The amount of __________________ will be paid as a progress
payment when __________________ (stage of construction at which the contractor will be
entitled to collect progress payments during the course of construction under the contract).
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.
8. 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.
9 . 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
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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.
10. 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.
11. INTERPRETATION:
(a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, plans, and specifications are intended to
supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specifications shall control the plans, and
the Contract shall control both. If work is displayed on the plans but not called for in the
specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the plans,
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 by a written agreement signed by both
parties.
(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Arizona.
12. 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.
13. PERFORMANCE:
(a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work pursuant
to 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.
14 . WARRANTY: 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 two (2) years from
the date hereof. All said defects arising after two (2) years and defects in material are not
warranted by Contractor. Contractor hereby assigns to Owner all warranties on materials as
provided by the manufacturer of such materials.
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AGREED:
CONTRACTOR:
Signature
Print Name & Title
Date
License Number
Name and Address of License Holder
Phone Number OWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Date
This Construction Contract was submitted to the Owner on and is offered for acceptance
by Owner days from that date. After such time Contractor, reserves the right to alter the terms
presented.
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* Optional for repairs that include one (1) or more exterior home improvements to be paid, in whole or in
part, from the proceeds of a personal line property and casualty insurance policy or a commercial line farm
insurance policy that insures residential property.
You may cancel this contract at any time before midnight on the third business day after you have
received written notification from your insurance company that all or any part of the claim or
contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy. See attached notice of cancellation form
for an explanation of this right.
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
If you are notified by your insurance company that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a
covered loss under the insurance policy, you may cancel the contract by mailing or delivering a
signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice to
____________________________ (name of home improvement supplier) at
____________________________ (address of home improvement supplier's place of business) at any
time before midnight on the third business day after you have received such notice from your
insurance company. If you cancel the contract, any payments made by you under the contract will
be returned to you within ten (10) business days following receipt by
____________________________ (name of home improvement supplier) of your cancellation notice,
minus any amounts you may owe for work already done by ____________________________ (name
of home improvement supplier).
I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION
________________________________ ________________________________
(insured's signature) (date)
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* Optional notice for home solicitation sales:
YOU, THE CONSUMER, MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO
MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS TRANSACTION.
SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FORM FOR AN EXPLANATION OF
THIS RIGHT.
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
_____________________________ (enter date of transaction)
_____________________________ (Date)
YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION,
WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE ABOVE DATE.
IF YOU CANCEL, ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN, ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU, AND
ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT EXECUTED BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR
TRANSACTION WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING
RECEIPT BY THE SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE, AND ANY SECURITY
INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED.
IF YOU CANCEL, YOU MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AT YOUR RESIDENCE
IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD A CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED, ANY GOODS
DELIVERED TO YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, OR YOU MAY IF
YOU WISH, COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SELLER REGARDING THE
RETURN SHIPMENT OF THE GOODS AT THE SELLER’S EXPENSE AND RISK.
IF YOU MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER AND THE SELLER DOES NOT
PICK THEM UP WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION,
YOU MAY RETAIN OR DISPOSE OF THE GOODS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER
OBLIGATION.
IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE THE GOODS AVAILABLE TO THE SELLER, OR IF YOU AGREE
TO RETURN THE GOODS TO THE SELLER AND FAIL TO DO SO, THEN YOU REMAIN
LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE OF ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT.
TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF
THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A
TELEGRAM, TO _____________________________ (name of seller), AT
_____________________________ (address of seller’s place of business) NOT LATER THAN
MIDNIGHT OF _____________________________ (date).
I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION.
_________________ (Date) _____________________________ (Buyer’s signature)
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