Stop losing money on
General Contractor projects.
One bad handshake will leave you bleeding cash while a lawyer guts your bank account over a 'misunderstanding.' If it isn't in writing, you're just a volunteer providing free labor and risking your crew's livelihood.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Material Price Escalation' clause so you aren't eating the cost when lumber or copper prices skyrocket mid-project.
Client Ghosting
Without upfront financial commitment, clients can disappear mid-project.
Infinite Revisions
Without a documented scope of work, you risk doing unpaid tweaks forever.
Chasing Checks
Waiting 30 days for a paper check severely impacts freelance cash flow.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a General Contractor, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone understands the deliverables before work begins.
🛡️ What this change order covers:
- âś“Deliverables List
- âś“Payment Terms
- âś“IP Rights
- âś“Revision Limits
- âś“Cancellation Policy
Platform Features
ESIGN-Compliant Workflow
Digital signatures built directly into the platform.
Upfront Deposits
Clients can pay immediately upon signing via Stripe integration.
Statement of Work
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 General Contractor services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Site clearing and rough grading
- Poured concrete foundation and slab
- Structural framing and roof sheathing
- Mechanical rough-ins for electrical and plumbing
- Insulation and drywall hanging
- Final trim carpentry and hardware installation
- Post-construction debris removal and site sweep
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the General Contractor services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The client keeps adding 'small' tasks that are eating my margin—how do I stop the bleeding?
Stop working and point to the Change Order section of your contract; if it's not in the original scope, the hammer doesn't swing until a new price is signed and paid for.
I'm tired of chasing checks for three weeks after I finish a phase. What's the fix?
Tie your money to physical milestones in the agreement so the next stage of work doesn't even start until the previous phase's check clears your bank.
What do I do if the client wants to provide their own 'cheap' materials to save money?
Use an 'Owner-Furnished Materials' clause to explicitly state you aren't responsible for the warranty, transport, or delays caused by their bargain-bin junk.