Contract Example

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I am going to start posting all of my contract examples here on the board. I will post in PDF format so everyone can easily look at the form.



You guys have my permission to copy this contract - just use your own logo :) haha

If you need help putting your name and logo on the form just let me know and I can do it for you!
 

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At least it's a contract. From past posts & discussions I've seen, there are a frightening number of "so-called" contractors out there that don't use one at all. Contracts, in my opinion, show professionalism. Face it. This is a litigious society. I don't care if you're doing work for your best friend. If you mess up something, someone gets hurt, miscommunicate the work expected, don't lay out payment methods, etc., you're asking for trouble somewhere down the line.

We contract EVERYTHING! No matter the price or size of the project. I will admit, there have been a handful of "on the spot" add-on jobs for $50 or $100, but those are the rare exception.

Personally, I wouldn't post contracts for public viewing. Your competitors read this too. Also, what's applicable in your state may not hold true for another. I realize it's a template and general document, but I would still hesitate to share. Again, kudos for at least using contracts.
 
John - It says contract example for a reason. It is a very generic form and it is NOT what I use. This is merely an example for people who are just getting started in the business or someone who is interested in seeing what others have come up with. My "real" contract is 2 pages and I take it very seriously. I also use a contract no matter if it is a $55 gutter clean out or a $5500 commercial bid, although they are different in wording by far, I always have one signed by the property owner.

Although I understand your concern, I feel that these examples help out alot of other people on this board. I dont care if my competitors read this, more power to them. I post these for a reason, and since you are a newbie to this board, you have not yet seen all the people who ask for example contracts and other sources of business forms on this board. Like I stated earlier, this is GENERIC and wording can and will be changed to fit each individuals needs. It is just a template - let's call it a design layout......
 
Whoa Nelly!! Unless I'm reading into your intent, it seems you're offended by my response. Don't be. I complimented you on your use of contracts. As far as this being an "example" contract, your original post actually invites readers to copy the content as long as they insert their own logo. That action is what I was warning against in terms of others using it where state laws may be different. If you read my oringinal post more clearly, I actually stated that I recognized it as a "template" or "example".

Yes, I am a newbie to THIS board, but certainly not on the other forums. Nor a newbie in this business. I have seen, read and replied to many posts where newbies are asking for advice, contracts, pamphlets, etc. While these posts should help guide them, I think they sometimes cause them (newbies) to cut corners and prevent them from thinking things through completely. Like a real business owner should. Was simply trying to caution others not to "cut & paste" a contract that may not be applicable in their state or municipality.

By the way, I've been out to Aurora. Have a nephew out there. Beautiful country.
 
We use something called a work order /contract form then we use a follow up report even if we don't get the job , this one looks almost like a follow up letter. Then we have an after service completion / comment form that we use after service. We have one set for hood cleanings, one set for concrete cleanings, and one set for interior floor and tile cleaning and yes even one for fire inspections. We did a 68 unit apartment complex with about 72 extinguishers the guy calls back the next day and says that one of my guys failed to wipe the dust off the extinguishers.. Thats when we started using the sfter service form.. Once they sign it saying they are pleased with the service then there is no problems..
Talking about competitors , I saw one of them last night he was actually cleaning a vent hood across the street from where i WAS WORKING.. What is so funny about this is he does not clean concrete ,or do fire equipment ,or clean interior floors. I will call the owner today . I have learned by offering all types of cleaning services and of course fire equipment service I usually get alot of accounts and by using the proper forms I look alot more proffessional than the guy that just says "Hey man can I clean your hood"
We were thinking of consolidating our forms but I don't think any 2 would fit on 1 sheet of paper..
 
Speak to an attorney who deals with contracts on a regular basis. It may cost a few bucks to get it done, but you can tell them exactly what you do, how you do it and what you want to be protected against and they can sort it all out for you. I was not able to do everything I wanted in my terms and conditions because I do business in towns that have local ordinances to protect the consumer and my terms would have been unenforceable in those locations. I have to say, the cost to get my contract done was well worth the money, because I KNOW I have a document that will hold up regardless where I perform the services or who I have a contract with.
 
Being that I am hundreds of miles from you, do you think I can get a copy for review and template on using this method, I myself don't have the funds to pay a lawyer, because all he is going to do is put his paralegal to work, which I am, and he is going to change wording, off a template....cutting corners for cost
 
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