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Not a legal document and not legal advice. Home improvement contracts are regulated differently in every state. Have a lawyer in your state review your agreement before you use it.
| Settled in writing? | |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Parties, licence number, and the property address the work happens at |
| ☐ | Scope: fixtures and runs included, stated to a level a homeowner can check |
| ☐ | Exclusions, named individually — this is the section that prevents disputes |
| ☐ | Concealed conditions: the allowance, the unit rates, and the written-approval rule |
| ☐ | Code upgrades triggered by the work: included or excluded, stated explicitly |
| ☐ | Payment schedule: deposit, progress points, final, and what final depends on |
| ☐ | Water shut-off windows and access the household is agreeing to |
| ☐ | Warranty on labour and on parts, with terms and what voids each |
| ☐ | Change orders: written before the work, signed by both, priced at stated rates |
| ☐ | Permit responsibility, and which inspections must pass before final payment |
Checklist from bidwand.com.