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FENCING CONTRACT
THIS FENCING 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: Fencing is the use of chain link, wrought iron, vinyl or wood materials to
construct, erect, alter, or repair all types of fences, corrals, runs, railings, cribs, game court
enclosures, guard rails, barriers and gates. Fencing services include locating buried utility lines,
cables and pipes in the digging area and determining local zoning requirements, as well as
neighborhood or subdivision restrictions for height, type, style and position. Contractor shall
provide all necessary fencing labor and materials, and perform all fencing 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, diagrams 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 complet e 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 specifi cations, 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 include d as part of
the Project price.
5. SOIL CONDITIONS: Contractor shall have no responsibility for the condition of the soils at the
Work Site. Any excavation, filling or other work required by the Owner other than the usual and
customary excavation and grading shall be agreed to in a Change Order for an amount in addition
to the Contract Price. Contractor shall not be responsible for any damages suffered by Owner as a
result of the soil conditions at the Work Site.
6. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability and workers compensation, as well as
builder's risk insurance, if applicable.
7. 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 locat ion
of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed
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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.
8. 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 c onstruction 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 Contrac tor shall
estimate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not i t is in excess of the
estimated cost.
9. 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:
.
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.
10. 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 paym ent is not made
when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have bee n
made without breach of the Contract pending payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agree s
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.
11. 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 Contra ctor 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 t he
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
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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.
12. 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.
13. 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 exi sts
between the parties. This Contract may only be modified by a written agreement signe d by both
parties.
(c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington.
14. 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 part y in such
proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
15. 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 pe rformed 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.
16. 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 one (1) year from the
date hereof. All said defects arising after one (1) year 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
OWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Date
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STATUTORY NOTICE REQUIRED FOR A CONTRACT FOR SALE, CONSTRUCTION, OR
SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL OF A RESIDENCE
CHAPTER 64.50 RCW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW
BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE
SELLER OR BUILDER OF YOUR HOME. FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR
LAWSUIT, YOU MUST DELIVER TO THE SELLER OR BUILDER A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY
CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE AND PROVIDE YOUR SELLER
OR BUILDER THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE
DEFECTS. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY THE BUILDER OR
SELLER. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT.
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Notes:
The following “Disclosure Statement to Customer” is required for construction
contracts of $1,000 or more.
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO CUSTOMER
This contractor is registered with the state of Washington, registration no. ,
and has posted with the state a bond or deposit of for the purpose of
satisfying claims against the contractor for breach of contract including negligent or improper
work in the conduct of the contractor’s business. The expiration date of this contractor’s
registration is .
THIS BOND OR DEPOSIT MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO COVER A CLAIM
THAT MIGHT ARISE FROM THE WORK DONE UNDER YOUR CONTRACT.
This bond or deposit is not for your exclusive use because it covers all work performed by this
contractor. The bond or deposit is intended to pay valid claims up to that you and other
customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or taxing authorities may have.
FOR GREATER PROTECTION YOU MAY WITHHOLD A PERCENTAGE OF
YOUR CONTRACT.
You may withhold a contractually defined percentage of your construction contract as
retainage for a stated period of time to provide protection to you and help insure that your
project will be completed as required by your contract.
YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE LIENED.
If a supplier of materials used in your construction project or an employee or subcontractor of
your contractor or subcontractors is not paid, your property may be liened to force payment
and you could pay twice for the same work.
FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION YOU MAY REQUEST THE CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH ORIGINAL “LIEN RELEASE” DOCUMENTS FROM EACH
SUPPLIER OR SUBCONTRACTOR AT YOUR PROJECT.
The contractor is required to provide you with further information about lien release
documents if you request it. General information is also available from the state Department
of Labor and Industries.
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice to Customer:
Dated this day of of the year .
Customer’s Full Name and Signature
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