Free Underground Utility Contractor
Service Agreement
One unmarked gas main or a client who 'forgets' a verbal change order will turn your heavy equipment into a lawn ornament and your bank account into a legal defense fund. If it isn't in writing, you're just digging a hole to bury your own business in.
Pro Contractor Tip
Always include a 'Differing Site Conditions' clause so you aren't stuck eating the cost when you hit unexpected granite or a 'ghost' pipe the city maps missed.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Underground Utility Contractor, "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 Underground Utility Contractor services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Trench Excavation and Shoring
- Pipe Bedding and Foundation Prep
- Main Line Installation
- Manhole and Vault Setting
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
- Trace Wire and Utility Marking
- Backfill and Surface Restoration
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Underground Utility Contractor 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 site supervisor asks for 'one quick move' that isn't on the prints?
Shut the engine off and get a signed Change Order. A 'quick favor' is just unpaid liability that voids your insurance coverage if things go south; a written agreement ensures every bucket of dirt moved is a bucket of dirt paid for.
How do I stop getting screwed when the soil is wetter than the boring report said?
Your contract needs to define exactly what 'standard' soil is and what constitutes an extra charge. When you hit soup, the written agreement lets you stop work and renegotiate the rate before you burn through your profit in fuel and dewatering.
How do I make sure the GC doesn't sit on my final payment for six months?
Tie your final payment to a specific milestone like 'Pressure Test Approval' or 'Backfill Completion' rather than waiting for the entire project's certificate of occupancy. A clear contract sets a hard deadline for your check, regardless of how long the painters take to finish the building.