Builder's contract

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A very simple contract for a general builder to use for every domestic or business client. Very easy to use. Helps to protect against claims and get money in. Use whether you are self employed as individual or work through a company. Comes with extensive notes explaining every item and leaving you simply to choose and use.
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About this builder contract

This is a simple form of builder contract for a self employed general builder to use for every domestic or small business client. Very easy to use. Helps to protect against claims and get money in. Use whether you are self employed as individual or work through a company. Comes with extensive notes explaining every item and leaving you simply to choose and use.

This builder contract covers just those areas where you most need legal strength: limiting your liability if things go wrong, cash collection, payment for extras, no posting on social networks. Of course, with the wide Net Lawman experience of the real World, there are a few more helpful points too.

This contract also contains drafting notes to make quite clear what the text means and to advise you on choosing from the options we give.

Key features

As a builder, you need protection. If you have not arranged for up front payment you are always at risk that your client will not pay. We give you the option of several alternative payment procedures from all up front to all on credit.

Limitation of liability features large in this contract. Helps to protect you from a client who thinks he is too clever.

Alternatives to this builder contract

This contract is a very simple version, most suitable for a sole trader. If you want something more suitable for a larger contract, look at Small works contract for builder.

Net Lawman also offers a range of more comprehensive construction industry contracts at Contract for services and other consumer services at Building trades home work contracts.

Contents of this builder contract

  • All about the contract: ground rules
  • Special factors which the client should be aware of
  • Builder’s payment: model terms
  • Builder’s payment: alternative payment arrangements
  • Safety and insurance
  • Confidentiality: no using social networks
  • Limitation of liability
  • Uncontrollable events (just in case you need it)
  • Miscellaneous legal matters
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Recent reviews

Helpful contract
08 March 2018
The contract we downloaded was very helpful. We were very happy that it covered everything we needed and that we could tailor it to suit our needs.
We were very satisfied with the quality and comprehensiveness of the document and found the product very good value. Thanks!!
Brett McMartin
Review of the Australian version
Easily Understood
27 March 2020
Your contract is easily read. Nice and easy without too much jargon etc. The reason l didn't give you a 5 is l don't want to spoil you and l don't like surveys.
Greg Earp
Review of the Australian version
Great Service
06 November 2015
Document was very well explained and covered most things i needed. Only suggestion would be to be able to put the value of the specification in but understand this could change along the way.
Nathan Waller Malone
Review of the Australian version
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