Tradesman contract with householder client
Tradesman contract with householder client
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This document is drawn and maintained by qualified lawyers at Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.The document is suitable to use for all construction industry trades and many others including plumber, joiner, electrician, painter/decorator, roofer, tiler, glazier, brick layer and plasterer where the tradesman is working in someone’s home.
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About this tradesman contract
This contract is for any work which could broadly be referred to as “construction
This document template has been kept simple so that you can use it even on a very small job. We have included terms that limit your liability for work not done, breach of agreement or accident, and protect you from excessive claims from the client for things you could not foresee. The confidentiality paragraph helps to prevent unhappy clients posting negative reviews about your business on social networks and forums.
We have provided several payment options to make sure that you get paid what the client owes you for youra work, in full and on time. In case the client does not pay up-front, the contract contains alternative provisions for payment.
Most importantly, the agreement provides the simplest framework to deal with the Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014. We have included precise requirements and procedure.
This contract also contains drafting notes to make quite clear what the text means and to advise you on choosing from the options we give.
Examples of users of this document
In drawing this document template we have used the term “Tradesman / Plumber”. This is for reference only. The document is suitable for all construction industry trades and many others where the tradesman is working in someone’s home. Here are example trades:
- Plumber
- Joiner
- Electrician
- Painter/Decorator
- Roofer
- Tiler
- Glazier
- Brick layer
- Plasterer
Alternatives to this tradesman contract
Net Lawman also offers a range of more comprehensive construction industry contracts at Building trades contracts and other consumer services at Contracts for services.
Contents of this contract
- All about the contract: ground rules
- On-site matters
- Special factors of which the client should be aware
- Payment: alternative arrangements
- Safety and insurance
- Limitation of liability
- Uncontrollable events (just in case you need it)
- Confidentiality (including limitation of publicity)
- Miscellaneous legal matters
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