Agreeing
and signing a binding contract with your builder is crucial to the success of the Project.
Agreeing and signing a written
building contract is essential to achieve a satisfactory project.
Without a written building contract you leave yourself open to
malpractice, delay and shoddy workmanship without legal recourse.
"The builder
was recommended so I did not bother with a contract"
You are far more likely to end up
in a dispute with your builder or end up in court trying to prove your
case without a binding contract. Your house is your most precious and
expensive possession, probably these days your pension too so why risk
it all.
If you were a builder with two
projects ongoing at the same time but one had a contract agreed, which
contract do you think is more likely to finish on time?
A contract defines what the
builder has quoted to do and by when. You set the requirements for him
to achieve this by negotiation. If all are in agreement then a legally
binding contract is drawn up and signed by both parties.
I can prepare a
contract and negotiate on your behalf if you find it too
daunting.
Your building contract
should define the scope of the works, insurance requirements and the price of
the works, together with details of when payments will be made and
should include a start and finish date.
In addition, contained within a
building contract are clauses that can protect you from unreasonable
claims for extras, late completion of a contract and against defective
workmanship. It will also ensure that your builder has the necessary
insurances to protect your property for the duration of the building
contract.
This is important because without
this insurance you may have to bear the cost of any problems, such as a
fire or collapse, which may not be covered by a normal domestic
insurance policy while you are having work done.
I hope you
now consider that a legally binding contract makes sense.
I can
provide a contract tailored to your build and will negotiate or advise
you as required.
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