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I need a sample contract agreement for home improvement repairs for a contractor?

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1. Go to you nearest library or office supply store where they sells actual agreements for like apartments and so on
2. Try Nolo Press. It offers free sample contracts of all types. www.nolo.com
3. Hi shopmama! You will need to do one of a few things to find a good contract to protect yourself in this type of situation. First, you can find an attorney - they'll have template "services agreements" that they can use to provide you with some amount of protection. This, obviously, is the most expensive option. Second, you can go to the library, findlaw.com (http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/business-forms-contracts/business-forms-contracts-a-to-z/), or any other online resource to look through a bunch of template or sample agreements that you may like to use. You'll need to then adjust the template/sample to apply to your given situation. Most specifically, you'll want the following things: 1. Complete ownership over the work product (both in its completed form and in partially-completed form in the event that it's not finished). 2. A warranty that the work product will operate properly for at least 180 days after completion (maybe longer, depending on what they're doing and how much you're paying). 3. Evidence that the contractor is insured and bonded in the event that they cause unintended damage to your home. 4. Stated time limits in terms of how long it'll take them to complete the work. 5. Stated financial promises (how much you're going to pay and when you're going to pay). 6. A full and complete description of the work to be completed, including any "hidden" issues that might come up (for example, what happens, if they were, say, installing a new kitchen sink, and needed to also replace bad pipes under the sink... are those pipes included in your cost from #5 above?). Third, if writing it yourself is too much, you can find a contract negotiator (usually someone who has a lot of experience in contracts or does them professionally). They're usually cheaper than an attorney, just as good, and they can usually catch most risks. Just do a google search on "contractnegotiators" to find a few. Good luck!