Free Tile Setter
Service Agreement
One bad subfloor crack and you’re eating the cost of ten-grand in shattered marble while the homeowner freezes your bank account. Without a signature, you're just a charity worker providing free luxury upgrades to a thief.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Substrate Acceptance' clause so you aren't held liable for tile failure caused by the previous guy's hack-job framing or bouncy joists.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Tile Setter, "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 Tile Setter services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Substrate moisture testing and surface leveling
- Waterproofing membrane and uncoupling mat installation
- Custom layout mapping and chalk-line grid
- Thinset application and tile setting
- Grout application and acid-free haze removal
- Expansion joint caulking and color-matched silicone sealing
- Daily site cleanup and thinset bucket disposal
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Tile Setter 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 the client keeps adding 'just one more' backsplash area?
You stop the wet saw immediately. Use a written Change Order to price every extra square inch; a contract ensures the client knows 'extra work' equals 'extra check' before you burn more thinset.
How do I handle a homeowner who buys cheap, warped tile and expects a flat finish?
Put a 'Material Quality' disclaimer in your agreement stating you aren't responsible for lippage on junk tile. Having this in writing protects your reputation and your paycheck when their bargain-bin ceramic looks like a staircase.
How can I make sure I’m not waiting sixty days for the final payout?
Define 'Substantial Completion' in your terms so you get paid the moment the grout is dry and the space is functional. A solid contract stops clients from holding your final check hostage over one microscopic pinhole in a corner.