Electrical and plumbing works contract template (US)

Electrical and Plumbing Work Contract

Contractors must hold the license required by Project State and local law for electrical and plumbing work. Many states also require specific notices in home improvement contracts, such as a right to cancel and lien warnings.

This Contract is made on Contract Date between Owner Name, at Owner Address ("Owner"), and Contractor Name, at Contractor Address ("Contractor"), license no. Contractor License Number, state of License State.

1. Work

Contractor will perform the following work at Project Address (the "Work"):

• Electrical: Electrical Work Description

• Plumbing: Plumbing Work Description

Materials and fixtures: Materials, Brands and Grades, or Allowances. Excluded: Exclusions, such as Drywall Repair, Painting or Trenching.

2. Permits and Code

Contractor will obtain all required permits and inspections, perform the Work in compliance with the applicable electrical and plumbing codes, and use licensed workers as the law requires. Permit fees are Included or Extra.

3. Schedule

Work will start on about Start Date and be substantially complete by about Completion Date, subject to delays beyond Contractor's control, inspection timing and approved changes.

4. Price and Payment

Contract price: $Contract Price.

| Payment | Amount | When Due |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Deposit | $Deposit Amount | On signing, not more than state law allows |

| Progress payment | $Progress Payment | Progress Milestone, such as Rough-In Inspection Passed |

| Final payment | $Final Payment | After final inspection and completion |

5. Changes and Hidden Conditions

Changes must be in a signed written change order stating the price and time effect. If Contractor finds hidden conditions, such as damaged wiring, corroded pipes, mold or asbestos, it will stop that part of the work and notify Owner, and any extra work will be by change order.

6. Site

Owner will give access, water and power. Contractor will protect the premises, keep the site reasonably clean, remove debris, and restore openings it makes as follows: Patch and Restore Terms.

7. Warranty

Contractor warrants its workmanship for Workmanship Warranty Period after completion, and will pass on manufacturers' warranties for fixtures and equipment. This warranty does not cover misuse or work by others.

8. Insurance

Contractor will carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $Liability Coverage per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance as the law requires, and will give certificates before starting.

9. Liens

Contractor will pay its suppliers and subcontractors and give lien waivers with each payment on request. Owner should read any lien notice required by state law, which explains that unpaid suppliers or workers may have lien rights against the property.

10. Right to Cancel

If this Contract was signed at Owner's home, or if state law gives a right to cancel, Owner may cancel within three business days after signing, or any longer period state law allows, by written notice to Contractor, and will receive the required cancellation form.

General Terms

Governing law. This Contract is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Contract is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Contract unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Assignment. Neither party may assign this Contract without the other's written consent, except to a successor to its whole business.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Contract may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Owner | Contractor |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Owner Signature | Signature: Contractor Signature |

| Name: Owner Printed Name | Name: Contractor Printed Name |

| Date: Owner Signing Date | Date: Contractor Signing Date |