Sample Contract

At Bolen Custom Builders we make sure everything is handled in a professional, understandable way.  We make sure all of our clients clearly understand what will be completed on our end.  We provide the security of a construction contract so both parties know what to expect. Take a look at our Sample Contract below to get a feel for the job Bolen Custom Home Builders will do for you.  You may also use the link to download a copy for you to review offline.

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    BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS LLC

    CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL FOR

    Name
    address
    city,state, zip

    Complete turnkey construction
    Custom Built Home

    This price may change if not accepted by ___date____

    Current Date


    BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS LLC

    CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME

    name
    address
    City,state, zip

    Custom Home built by BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS, INC. using plans by BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS, INC. blueprint designer. Contractor is fully licensed and insured. The following will be provided in contract for your new construction:

    I. A CUSTOM BUILT HOME, of approximately ____ s.f and ____ car garage

    1. Sill plate to be 2 x 6’s
    2. Sill seal full width of plate
    3. F.H.A. Jack post with support beam included per code (2 x 10’s)
    4. 2 x 10 floor joists with ¾” plywood UL fir deck, 16″ O.C. glued, screwed and nailed, also ¼” lauan board over all vinyled areas.
    5. Floor trusses and truss ties will be 16″ O.C. also stud walls will be 16″ O.C.
    6. Joists bridging nailed to all floor joists
    7. 7/16″ O.S.B. sheathing will be installed on all exterior walls with Tyvek excluding garage. ALL BASEMENT WALLS WILL HAVE 1″ STYROFOAM SHEATHING TO GRADE.
    8. Garage will have 7/16″ O.S.B.
    9. Exterior walls will be 2 x 6’s placed 16″ O.C.
    10. All lumber will be stud grade #2 and better
    11. Roof trusses will be 4/12 pitch placed 24″ O.C.
    12. Roof design will be per plan
    13. Roof decking will be ½” O.S.B. oxboard with ply clips
    14. There will be one layer of 15# black felt paper installed with a self-sealing CertainTeed Horizon 3- Tab shingle over paper__________________________ color
    15. ****CertainTeed Horizon shingle 25 year warranty on material only, 5 year SureStart Protection warranty (labor and material)
    16. All soffit and fascia will be prefinished aluminum_________________color
    17. Steel entrance doors per plan
    18. Garage door and garage door opener
    19. Window schedule per plan
    20. Also installed in exterior walls will be 6″ of insulation Visqueen sheeting over insulation and 12″ of insulation in the ceiling
    21. Interior Doors and Trim
    22. Ridge Vent
    23. All closet shelving and door handles are included
    24. Proper vent in attic
    25. Siding___________________________________________________________________
    26. _________________________________________________________________________

    II. Builder will include (Allowance of $) for cabinets, vanities, and counter tops. All will be installed at no charge to buyer.

    III. Carpet and Vinyl (Allowance of $)

    The following are subcontracted extras which will be done by the builder and will become part of this contract:

    IV. FIREPLACE (Mantel and Hearth Allowance of $)

    1. 1-6000GDVFL Fiber Log Burning Unit
    2. 1-Gas Hook-up
    3. 1-Standard Brass Trim Front Replacement Front Mesh 6,000
    4. 1-Wall Switch Kit
    5. 1-Gas Fan Kit
    6. 1-Vent Cap Trap D-Series
    7. _______________________________________________________

    V. EXCAVATION PROPOSAL (Allowance of $ )

    1. Stripping of Top Soil
    2. Digging of Basement
    3. Back fill and rough grade
    4. Extra fill not included
    5. 20’ x 45’ driveway with road gravel
    6. __________________________________________________________

    VI. MASONRY PROPOSAL PER PLAN

    A. Foundation

    1. 12 Course 12″ block and top 2 insulated & splitface
    2. 22×8 footings
    3. 6 column pads
    4. 3 ½” floor with visqueen
    5. Tar to grade
    6. Drain tile, stone & sump pit
    7. ____________________________________________________________________________
    8. ______________________________________________________________________

    B. Front Stoop

    1. 12 courses 8″ block
    2. 16×8 footing
    3. 4″ topping
    4. ___________________________________________________________________

    D. Garage 24’ x 26’

    1. 6 courses 8″ block
    2. 16×8 footings
    3. 4″ floor with wire mesh
    4. 2 windows slide by 16×32
    5. _____________________________________________________________

    VII. ELECTRICAL PROPOSAL

    A. Home wiring and labor included

    1. 1 – 200 amp underground service
    2. 1 – Quiet Vent system
    3. 1 – Electric Range Hook-up
    4. 1 – Washing Machine Hook-up
    5. 1 – Electric Dryer Hook-up
    6. 1 – Doorbell system
    7. 1 – Furnace Hook-up
    8. 3 – Telephone jacks
    9. 3 – Smoke Alarms
    10. 1 – Sump Pump Hook-up
    11. 1 – Garbage Disposal Hook-up
    12. 1 – Dishwasher Hook-up
    13. 1 – Direct Vent Water Heater Hook-up
    14. 1 – Light in Shop
    15. 8 – GFI receptacles
    16. 3 – 120V Receptacles in Shop
    17. 5 – Lights in Basement Temporary Light Hook-up in Basement
    18. 1 – Air Condition Electric Hook-up
    19. Buyer’s Choice of Light Fixtures (Allowance of $
    20. ____________________________________________________________
    21. ____________________________________________________________
    22. ____________________________________________________________
    23. ____________________________________________________________

    B. Garage 24’ x 24’

    1. 3 – Receptacles in Garage
    2. 2 – Lights in Garage
    3. 3.____________________________________________________________

    VIII. PLUMBING PROPOSAL PER PLAN

    A. Main Bath

    1. 1 – Lasco tub/shower module
    2. 1 – Delta 1348 tub/shower faucet (chrome)
    3. 1 – Delta 522MPU lav. faucet
    4. 1 – Mansfield 130-160 water closet w/ seat
    5. _____________________________________________________________

    B. Master Bath

    1. 1 – Lasco fiberglass tb/shower module
    2. 1 – Delta 1348 tub faucet (chrome)
    3. 2 – delta 522MPU lav. faucet (chrome)
    4. 1 – Mansfield 130-160 water closet w/ seat
    5. _____________________________________________________________

    C. Kitchen

    1. 1 – Dayton Elite 33×21 kitchen sink
    2. 1 – Delta 400 kitchen sink faucet w/ spray (chrome)
    3. 1 – Dishwasher hook-up
    4. _____________________________________________________________

    D. Basement

    1. 1 – State 50 gallon Natural Gas Power Vent water heater
    2. 1 – Mustee utility sink w/ Delta faucet
    3. 2 – Mansfield freezeless hose bibbs
    4. 1 – Floor Drain
    5. 1 – Mansfield water closet w/ seat
    6. Rough-in for tub/shower (Drain only)
    7. 1 – Sanitary pit & pump ($550.00)
    8. 1 – ½hp disposal ($125.00)
    9. _____________________________________________________________

    E. Laundry area per plan

    1. Hook-up for washer and dryer with expansion chamber per code
    2. ___________________________________________________________

    F. Exterior Plumbing

    1. Exterior water faucets, 1 in rear and 1 in front per buyers location. Interior shut off included.

    G. Hook-up to sewer and water to the lot line only

    H. Water and sewer permit included

    I. Material to be included in the above mentioned Plumbing Proposal

    1. Waste water and vent pipes to be plastic P.V.C.
    2. All water lines to be copper

    IX. HEATING PROPOSAL

      1. 1 – Arcoaire 75,000 BTU High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Furnace

    ***Furnace has a year parts and labor warrenty***

    1. Ductwork, pvc venting, gas piping, rough in, register, thermostat, condensate ran to floor drain, skuttle
    2. Complete installation of and Arcoaire 1 ½ Ton Central Air System
    3. ____________________________________________________________

    X. DRYWALL PROPOSAL

    1. Hang ½” drywall on all walls in house, light texture
    2. Hang ⅝” drywall on all ceilings in the house
    3. Tape and spray with texture in the house
    4. Hang ½” drywall on house garage wall, firewall
    5. _______________________________________________________________________

    XII. THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT:

    1. All painting and staining of exterior and interior of home
    2. Raking and seeding of all disturbed soil
    3. Gas hook-up to home
    4. Public Service hook-up, we do not include trenching of a utility

    XIII. Any and all changes will be made in writing and will be signed by both the builder and the purchaser:

    1. ________________________________________________________________________
    2. ________________________________________________________________________
    3. ________________________________________________________________________
    4. ________________________________________________________________________
    5. ________________________________________________________________________
    6. ________________________________________________________________________

    XIV. BUYER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE ON SIGNING OF CONTRACT. This is to be purchased separately from the contract by the buyer.

    We hereby propose to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the above specifications for the sum of :

    (Here we fill in amount) and 00/100 with payments as follows:

     

    1. (Here we fill in amount of First draw)($—,—,–) on signing of contract.
    2. (Here we fill in amount of Second draw) ($—,—,–) on delivery of basic home package.
    3. (Here we fill in amount of Third draw) ($—,—,–) on completion of rough-in of plumbing and electrical.
    4. (Here we fill in amount of Fourth draw) ($—,—,–) on completion of drywall.
    5. Remaining (Here we fill in amount of Final Draw) ($—,—,–) on completion of home.

    Authorized Signature: __________________________________________________

    Michael J. Bolen, President
    BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS LLC

    Acceptance of Proposal:
    Date: _____________

    Signature: _____________________________________________________________

    Signature: _____________________________________________________________

    NOTICE OF LIEN RIGHTS

    AS REQUIRED BY THE WISCONSIN CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW, BUILDER HEREBY NOTIFIES OWNER THAT PERSONS OR COMPANIES FURNISHING LABOR OR MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ON THE OWNER’S LAND MAY HAVE LIEN RIGHTS ON OWNER’S LAND AND BUILDINGS IF NOT PAID. THOSE ENTITLED TO LIEN RIGHTS, IN ADDITION TO THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDER, ARE THOSE WHO CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH THE OWNER OR THOSE WHO GIVE THE OWNER NOTICE WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THEY FIRST FURNISH LABOR OR MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, AND SHOULD GIVE A COPY OF EACH NOTICE RECEIVED TO HIS MORTGAGE LENDER, IF ANY, BUILDER AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH THE OWNER AND HIS LENDER, IF ANY, TO SEE THAT ALL POTENTIAL LIEN CLAIMANTS ARE DUELY PAID.

    This notice must be given within ten days after the first furnishings of labor or materials for the construction upon your land contracted between you as owner and the undersigned as builder.

    Dated this _______day of _________________________, 1998

    Company Name: BOLEN CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS LLC

    Signed By: _____________________________________

    Title: _____________________________________

    Address: 701 South Superior Street, Antigo, WI 54409

    Antigo, WI 54409
    (715)623-3729 FAX (715)627-7885
    email: info@bolencustombuilders.com