Home Improvement Contract

Identifies the homeowner, contractor, project property, contractor contact information, and applicable license or registration details required for home improvement work.

Defines the remodeling or renovation work, material specifications, exclusions, cleanup obligations, and which party is responsible for permits, inspections, and approvals.

States the expected start and completion dates while allowing reasonable extensions for change orders, delayed permits, material shortages, weather, or circumstances beyond the contractor's control.

Sets the total contract price, deposit, progress payments, milestone billing, retainage if any, payment deadlines, and remedies for nonpayment subject to applicable law.

Provides for conditional or unconditional lien waivers, subcontractor and supplier payment handling, and documentation intended to reduce mechanics lien risk.

Requires approved written change orders for additional work, cost changes, substitutions, hidden conditions, code upgrades, and schedule impacts.

Addresses required insurance, jobsite safety, property access, protection of homeowner information, confidential project communications, and responsibility for damage or loss.

Explains default, suspension, termination for cause, homeowner cancellation rights where required, final payment obligations, governing law, mediation, arbitration, or court procedures.