Free Winterization Service
Service Agreement
One burst pipe turns a basement into a swamp and your bank account into a memory. Without a signed contract, you're on the hook for every gallon of water and every cent of the five-figure restoration bill.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Limitation of Liability' clause to ensure you aren't paying for pre-existing plumbing failures or structural rot that happened before you arrived.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Winterization Service, "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 Winterization Service services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Main supply line shut-off and tagging
- Compressed air blowout of all interior supply lines
- Non-toxic antifreeze injection in all P-traps and toilets
- Water heater drainage and power/gas isolation
- Exterior hose bib drainage and vacuum breaker check
- Irrigation manifold decompression
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Winterization Service 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
The client wants me to 'take a quick look' at their furnace while I'm there. Should I do it?
Absolutely not without a Change Order. If it's not listed in your written scope of work, you're taking on massive liability for zero pay; point to the contract and tell them extra work requires an extra signature and a new fee.
How do I handle a customer who claims I caused a leak that was clearly there for years?
Your contract should include a pre-work inspection report. If you document the 'as-is' condition and get a signature before you turn a single wrench, they can't pin their old house's failures on your wallet.
What happens if I finish the job but the pipes freeze because the owner left a window open?
This is why your agreement must define 'Winterization' as a specific set of drainage tasks, not a guarantee of a temp-controlled environment. If you performed the tasks listed in the contract, you've fulfilled your end and are entitled to full payment regardless of their negligence.