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Service Agreement
One botched seal or a missed filing deadline will bury you in city fines and property damage lawsuits. Don't let a handshake deal turn into you paying out of pocket for a flooded commercial kitchen.
Pro Contractor Tip
Hardwire a Site Access and Prep clause into your deal so you aren't eating the cost of standing around while a facility manager hunts for a key.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Backflow Testing, "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 Backflow Testing services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Device identification and serial number verification
- Upstream and downstream shut-off valve inspection
- Differential pressure gauge hookup and testing
- Internal check valve cleaning and debris flush
- Test result recording for city compliance
- Tagging and labeling of tested assemblies
- Submission of certified reports to the local water authority
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Backflow Testing 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 happens if the device fails the test?
Make it clear in the contract that the test fee covers the labor of testing, not a guaranteed pass; repairs and re-testing are separate line items with additional costs.
The client wants to wait for city approval before paying me.
Your agreement should state payment is due upon completion of the physical test, because you don't work for free while waiting on government bureaucracy.
They expect me to fix a small leak I found for free while I'm on-site.
Use your written scope to define exactly what a 'test' covers; anything involving a wrench beyond the test cocks is a change order that requires a signature and extra pay.