need help with contents of a contract please
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Why not do the extension yourself and save the hassle of a employing a builder and having a contract?
Actually I'd say it is not the norm. I have rarely been asked to draft a contract for a client doing an extension. That is not to say that it is not a good idea though. Especially in a climate where builders are going out of business.
The RIAI (Architect's Institute) publish contracts for small works - they used to have one entitled SF88 (Shortform 88), but not sure if this is the most recent one. It's a simple contarct that covers all the main issues - unless you have specific expertise, I wouldn't advise drafting one from scratch.
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sample contracts are downloadable - google it
RIAI or CIF or similar
might be enough to have a scope of works with a fixed price on a single page and signed by both parties depends on scale of project
there is no reason you cannot draw up own contract as long as it doesnt breach law of the land, whether the other party signs it is another thing.
basic clauses re start, finish, costs and payments, quality, health and safety, variations (changes), etc etc are needed
always better to have something on paper pref with a signature!
remember contract works both ways can be used against client too
in reality for small building jobs breach of contract that is pursued by one of the parties will end up in small claims court and is worthwhile having some evidence of an agreement
RIAI or CIF or similar
might be enough to have a scope of works with a fixed price on a single page and signed by both parties depends on scale of project
there is no reason you cannot draw up own contract as long as it doesnt breach law of the land, whether the other party signs it is another thing.
basic clauses re start, finish, costs and payments, quality, health and safety, variations (changes), etc etc are needed
always better to have something on paper pref with a signature!
remember contract works both ways can be used against client too
in reality for small building jobs breach of contract that is pursued by one of the parties will end up in small claims court and is worthwhile having some evidence of an agreement