Home Improvement Contract

This contract is made and agreed to as of contract date and represents a binding legal agreement between the Homeowners and Contractor listed below:

Scope of Work

Change Orders

Any additional work or modifications to the attached Scope of Work requires a Change Order. A Change Order is a formal document listing added materials and labour and must be signed by both Homeowner and Contractor before additional work begins.

Insurance & Loss Coverage

Homeowner agrees to maintain adequate insurance coverage for the property and provide proof of insurance to the Contractor before work commences.

Property Access

Homeowner agrees to provide reasonable access to the property for Contractor employees and subcontractors. Contractor will make reasonable efforts to prevent disturbance or damage to the property or surrounding areas.

Permits, Licensing, & Approvals

Contractor shall obtain required permits (including local residential construction permits) and pay fees associated with licensing or inspection of completed work.
If easements, zoning changes, or covenant modifications are required, Homeowner is responsible for related costs.

Site Conditions (Unforeseen Conditions)

This home improvement contract is based on observations made during the Contractor’s initial walk-through of the property. While every effort is made to provide complete and accurate pricing up-front, unforeseen conditions could lead to unexpected costs. Homeowner agrees to be held fully responsible for increased costs due to mould, insects, building code violations, or other discoveries which were not visible in the initial walk-through.

In the event that such conditions are discovered by the Contractor during the home improvement project, the Contractor shall issue a change order for Homeowner’s approval. No further work will be performed until Homeowner and Contractor agree on a reasonable means of addressing these unforeseen issues.

Project Costs

Payment Schedule

Homeowner agrees to make payments in accordance with the following payment schedule:

Important Payment Notes

• Contractor may place a lien on the property upon commencement, released upon receipt of final payment.

• If a payment is not made by the due date, Contractor may suspend work until payment is received.

Completion, Warranty, Disputes & Acceptance

Final Inspection

A final inspection will be completed by Homeowner and Contractor at project completion. Homeowner may identify unsatisfactory or incomplete work. Contractor agrees to remedy issues as soon as reasonably possible, and Homeowner may delay final payment until issues are remedied and approved.

Warranty

Contractor guarantees work is performed professionally with quality workmanship. Contractor will make reasonable efforts to blend surface colours and textures but cannot guarantee exact matches. Material warranties are limited to manufacturer warranties.
Labour and installation are warranted for [WarrantyMonths] months, excluding ordinary wear and tear, abuse, neglect, or acts of God.

Dispute Resolution

Both parties agree to take reasonable measures to resolve conflicts before, during, and after the project. If unresolved, parties agree to seek resolution through a neutral arbitrator, whose decision is final.

Acceptance

By signing below, the parties confirm they have read and understood the full contract and attachments. This contract commences as of [Contract.Date].