Free Storm Drain Installer
Service Agreement
One collapsed trench or a flooded foundation will strip you of your rig and your reputation before the mud even dries. Without a rock-solid contract, you’re just an unpaid laborer donating diesel and sweat to a client who’ll sue you the second it pours.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Differing Site Conditions' clause so you aren't eating the cost when your backhoe hits unmapped granite or a buried septic tank.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Storm Drain Installer, "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 Storm Drain Installer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Trench excavation and shoring
- Filter fabric and aggregate bedding installation
- Pipe laying and joint sealing
- Catch basin and curb inlet placement
- Mechanical compaction of backfill
- Final grade and site stabilization
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Storm Drain Installer 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 if the digging is way harder than the soil report said?
Stop the machine and pull out your contract; if you included a clause for 'unforeseen obstacles,' you can negotiate a price adjustment for the extra machine hours before you break your equipment.
The client wants me to 'just run a small extra line' while the trench is open—how do I charge for that?
Never do 'favors' on a job site; use a written Change Order to document the additional footage and labor costs so the client knows exactly why the final bill is higher than the estimate.
The developer is stalling my final check until the whole subdivision passes inspection months from now. How do I get my money?
Specify 'Progress Payments' in your agreement tied to physical milestones like 'Pipe in Ground,' so you're not acting as a zero-interest bank for a guy with a cleaner truck than yours.