Free Cabinet Maker
Service Agreement
One bad measurement or a 'change of heart' from a client will leave you eating five figures in custom walnut scrap while your shop rent comes due. Without a signed paper, you’re just a guy giving away free lumber and labor to people who'll sue you over a speck of sawdust.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a strict 'Progress Payment' schedule that ensures you're never out-of-pocket for expensive hardwoods or specialty hardware before the work even hits the bench.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Cabinet Maker, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Cabinet Maker services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Precision site measurement and laser leveling
- Final shop drawings and material specification sheets
- Carcass assembly and internal joinery
- Custom door and drawer front fabrication
- Industrial-grade finishing and sealing
- On-site installation and hardware calibration
- Final scribe-to-wall and trim molding
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Cabinet Maker services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when a client wants to change the wood species after I’ve already bought the lumber?
You stop work immediately and issue a formal Change Order; your contract should state that any deviation from the original material list requires a new signature and full payment for the wasted stock.
How do I handle a client who expects me to work around other contractors who are in my way?
Put a 'Site Readiness' clause in your agreement that charges a daily delay fee if the room isn't cleared and ready for install, because your time is too expensive to spend it waiting for a plumber.
The client is nitpicking a tiny grain variation to hold back the final check. How do I get paid?
Use a 'Substantial Completion' clause to trigger the final payment once the cabinets are functional, which prevents them from holding your entire profit hostage over a punch-list item.