Interior Painting Contract
Agreement date: ____________________
Contractor
____________________
____________________
License no.: ____________________
____________________
Client
____________________
____________________
____________________
Key terms
- Property / job site
- ____________________
- Contract price
- ____________________
- Deposit
- ____________________
- Start date
- ____________________
- Completion date
- ____________________
- Governing law
- ____________________
The parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Work
The Contractor will paint the following at ____________________ (the "Work"):
____________________
Preparation included: Fill nail holes and minor cracks, spot-prime repairs, light sanding, caulk gaps in trim, and clean surfaces before painting.
The Contractor will apply 2 finish coat(s) of ____________________. Colors: to be chosen by the Client in writing before the start date. Paint and materials are supplied by the Contractor (included in the price). Anything not listed above is excluded unless added by change order (commonly excluded: closets, cabinets, wallpaper removal and major plaster repair).
6. Schedule
The Contractor will begin the Work on or about ____________________ and expects to complete it by ____________________. Dates may move because of weather, material shortages, change orders, permit or inspection delays, or other causes beyond the Contractor's reasonable control; the Contractor will keep the Client informed of any delay.
7. Contract Price and Payment
The Client will pay the Contractor a total of ____________________ (the "Contract Price") for the Work described in this Agreement, plus any approved Change Orders.
The balance is due in full on completion of the Work and the Client's walk-through.
Payments may be made by check, bank transfer or card. Amounts not paid within 10 days of their due date accrue a late fee of 1.5% per month (or the maximum allowed by law, if lower). The Contractor may pause the Work while any undisputed amount is more than 10 days overdue, after giving the Client written notice.
8. Changes to the Work
Any change to the scope, materials, price or schedule must be agreed in a written change order signed (or confirmed by email or text) by both parties before the changed work begins. Each change order states the work, the price adjustment and any effect on the schedule. The Contractor is not required to carry out changes that have not been agreed in writing.
11. Workmanship Warranty
The Contractor warrants that the Work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and will be free from defects in workmanship for 12 months after completion. If a workmanship defect appears during that period, the Client will notify the Contractor in writing and the Contractor will repair it at no charge within a reasonable time. Manufacturer warranties on materials are passed through to the Client. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accidents, alterations by others or normal wear and tear. Normal settling cracks, moisture damage and fading caused by sunlight are not workmanship defects.
18. Disputes and Governing Law
The parties will first try to resolve any dispute by good-faith discussion. If that fails within 30 days, either party may pursue mediation or any remedy available by law. In any legal action to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs, to the extent permitted by law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of ____________________.