Contract disputes on remodeling projects rarely start with the big, obvious issues. They start with vague language around three specific areas: the payment schedule, the change order process, and what happens if a project runs past its completion date.
A payment schedule tied to specific, verifiable milestones protects both the contractor's cash flow and the homeowner's ability to withhold payment if work stalls. A clearly written change order clause, requiring written approval and pricing before any scope change proceeds, protects the contractor from scope creep and the homeowner from surprise charges. And a completion timeline with defined remedies for delay protects both parties from finger-pointing when a project runs long.
For member firms, contracts written this way aren't just good practice, they're a differentiator. Homeowners increasingly do their own research before signing anything, and a contractor who can point to a clear, fair contract structure builds trust faster than one who can't.
How does your firm structure change orders to keep both the client and the schedule protected?
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