Building, Remodeling, Improving Your Home

What you'll get

The general contractors board's advice to homeowners shows what your clients are told to expect from you: several written estimates that list materials and a payment timetable, references, a detailed written contract with changes noted in writing, a small down payment, payments that follow completed work, no cash payments, and a final payment only when the work is done and liens have been released. Read it as your customer would, then build your own estimate and contract template to meet each point.