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The CCB requires a written contract for any project that
costs more than $2,000, although many contractors will offer contracts for jobs
below $2,000. Look the contract over carefully to ensure it includes the
following:
- Start and finish date.
- Payment information, including
total price, information about the down payment and installation payments.
- A description of the project and
detailed scope of work.
- Information about change orders
(how they will be made, costs, etc).
- Warranties and guarantees.
(Contractors are required to offer warranties on new homes!)
- Conditions.
- A line for signatures.
If there are parts of the contract that you don’t
understand, have an attorney look it over before signing. For more information
about hiring a contractor, take a look at our Consumer
Guide to Selecting and Working with a Contractor.
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