This page describes our general policies.  

The scope of your project will be described on your estimate including pricing.  Please read the following policies before agreeing and signing your estimate.

EXCLUSIONS To Scope of Project

1. Any issue requiring additional work to be completed on the project that becomes apparent while executing the specific scope will be brought to the attention of the contracted customer to discuss the best course of action and cost.

2. Any costs incurred as a result of unforeseen or unknown items will be charged at a base rate of cost plus 20%

3. Contracted customer is responsible for any and all permitting and or municipality fees required to complete this project.

PAYMENT TERMS

1. Pricing is good for 30 days. Price adjustments thereafter will only be made to compensate for fluctuations in raw material or labor costs. Pricing adjustments will be passed directly from the Builder to Owner without markup.

2. All payments will follow the following draw schedule:

– Down Payment – 1/3 of estimated pricing

– On site start date – 1/3 of estimated pricing

– Project Completion – final payment

3. Any change to the project once it has started will incur a change order fee, and will be billed at cost plus 20% for the total expenses undertaken to complete the change order. Payment is to be received for any change orders prior to the commencement of work.

4. Late payments, or faulty payments may result in a stop of production of this project and will pick back up when payments are fully processed and up-to-date. In this event the above completion date is void and Schaefer Home Services will reschedule to continue the project at their earliest convenience.

5. Final payment can not be held due to circumstances caused by the customer that hinder the completion of the project. In the event that this should happen Schaefer Home Services will accept final payment and schedule completion of the project as soon as possible.

OWNER

The owner will not assume any liability or responsibility, nor have control over or charge of construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the project, since these are solely the Contractor’s responsibility.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

Customers are encouraged to take wall hanging off walls that are adjacent to the walls of the project area. Wall hangings can be interrupted and fall from the disturbance of the construction of the project. Schaefer Home Services is not liable for these damaged item if such may occur.

INSURANCE

The owner will purchase and maintain property insurance to the full and insurable value of the project in case of a fire, vandalism, malicious mischief or other instances that may occur. The contractor shall purchase and maintain needed workman’s compensation and liability insurance coverage as required by law and deemed necessary for his own protection.

GENERAL PROVISION

If conditions are encountered at the construction site which are subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions or unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ naturally from those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities, the Owner will promptly investigate such conditions and, if they differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, and/or time required for performance of any part of the work, will negotiate with the contractor an equitable adjustment in the contract sum, contract time or both.

Schaefer Home Services reserves the right to extend, postpone or cancel scheduled work days of this project under serious circumstances including but not limited to severe inclement weather or other acts of nature and safety precautions.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, WASTE, AND ASBESTOS

Both parties agree that dealing with hazardous materials, waste or asbestos requires specialized training, processes, precautions and licenses. Therefore, unless the scope of this agreement includes the specific handling, disturbance, removal or transportation of hazardous materials, waste or asbestos, upon discovery of such hazardous materials the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately and allow the contractor to contract with a properly licensed and qualified hazardous material contractor. Any such work shall be treated as a change order resulting in additional costs and time considerations.

ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the american Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, and judgement on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT

Should the Owner or Contractor fail to carry out this contract, with all of its provisions, the following options and stipulations shall apply:

If the Owner or the contractor shall default of the contract, the non-defaulting party may declare the contract is in default and proceed against the defaulting party for the recovery of all damages incurred as a result of said breach of contract, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. In the case of a defaulting Owner, the Earnest money herein mentioned shall be applied to the legally ascertained damages.

In the event of a default by the Owner or Contractor, the non-defaulting party may state their intention to comply with the contract and proceed for specific performance.

In the case of a defaulting Owner, the contractor may accept, at his option the earnest money as shown herein as liquidation damages, should earnest money not cover the expensed to date, the contractor may make claim to the Owner for all work executed and for proven loss with respect to equipment, materials, tools, construction equipment and machinery, including reasonable overhead, profit and damages applicable to the property less the earnest money.

ATTORNEY FEES

In the event of any arbitration or litigation relating to the project, project performance or this contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses

ACCEPTANCY AND OCCUPANCY

Upon completion, the project shall be inspected by the Owner and the Contractor and any repairs necessary to comply with the contract documents shall be made by the Contractor.

WARRANTY

At customer request contractor and customer will walk-through the construction area up to eleven (11)months after construction is completed and accepted to check for settlement damages, if any, and repair them as specified in the provisions of the General Agreement. Any damages that are a result of failing material installation must be reported immediately to the contractor so that repairs may be made in a timely manner.