Construction Contract
This Construction Contract is made between [Owner name] (the "Owner") and [Contractor name] (the "Contractor") as of the date of the last signature below.
1. The work
The Contractor will carry out this work at [address]: [describe the work, with plans or specifications attached].
2. Price and payment
The price is [amount], payable: [deposit] on signing, [progress payments], and the balance on completion. The price covers labor, materials and permits unless stated otherwise.
3. Schedule
Work will start about [date] and be substantially complete by [date], subject to weather, material delays and changes.
4. Changes
Any change to the work or the price must be agreed in a written change order before the changed work is done.
5. Warranty
The Contractor warrants its workmanship for [one year] from completion and will pass on manufacturers’ warranties on materials.
6. Insurance
The Contractor will carry liability insurance appropriate to the work and will show proof of it on request.
7. Standard of work
The work will be done with reasonable skill and care, by suitably qualified people, and in line with applicable law.
8. Disputes
The parties will first try in good faith to settle any dispute by talking to each other. If that fails within [30] days, either may bring the matter before the courts of [state].
9. General
This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.