Building trades contracts

This construction sub-contract is for a builder to buy and use for any small works project. Suitable for a deal with a one man sub-contractor or a large company providing a specialised service. Makes clear the self employed status of the sub-contractor if a sole trader. Allows you to define the work to be done and make sure it gets done. Takes some of the risk out of using an unknown tradesman. Contains many other provisions useful in a contract of this type. Comes with extensive notes explaining every item.

This is a straight forward contract for small construction work on a residential building. That may include extensions, repairs or maintenance.

It covers the requirements of the Consumer Contracts Regulations and will help ensure that you are paid on time and in full.

The scope of a project is defined in a schedule, separate to the main terms of the agreement. This allows the same document to be used multiple times with the same client without further editing, requiring just the specification of work to be updated. This is ideal if the work is completed in stages.

This contract is for a client, not the contractor, on a small residential building project such as a house extension.

It takes some of the risk out of using an unknown firm or counter party, by allowing you to define the work to be done and making sure that it is performed to the standards you require.

It makes clear that the contractor is independent and self employed at all times, and covers the use of sub-contractors, confidentiality and many other smaller matters that may arise from time to time.

This is a short contract between a general builder and a domestic client for work on a residential project. The document has been designed to be easy to use and of minimal length so as not to make it look overly formal for a straightforward building task.

It helps protect the tradesman against non-payment and claims by the client. It also allows you to complies with consumer law, notably the Consumer Contracts (ICAC) Regulations.

The builder may be self-employed or working through a company structure.

Simple form of contract for a kitchen fitter working (labour only) in the home or office of client. You may work in your own name or through your company. Main purpose of contract is disclaimer of liability for your work and set the terms for avoiding conflict. Includes very full explanation and forms to cover Consumer Contracts (ICAC) Regulations. Just add specification for supply and fit of units and you have contract form suitable for private client who will be happy to sign a simple contract.

Simple contract for self employed domestic carpet fitter. You may work in your own name or through your company. It is assumed that the work will be basic fitting of carpets and other soft floor coverings. Includes very full explanation and forms to cover Consumer Contracts (ICAC) Regulations. Also sets out your requirements for work: specification, accessibility. Just add specification for actual order each time you use it, and you have contract form suitable for private client who would not have been happy to sign long legalistic document.

Simple contract for self employed gardener or tree and landscape contractor. Work in your own name or through your company. Disclaims liability for professional work, sets out your requirements for work: specification, accessibility. Just add specification for actual order each time you use it, and you have contract form suitable for private client who will be happy to sign a simple contract.

This is a terms and conditions document for a shop fitter. It is assumed that the business is operated through a company and may be of any size. Although you will edit this document to create standard terms, you will probably be willing to make small changes for each client or to accommodate different types of work.

This contract is for any construction industry tradesman to use for every domestic or small business contract. It is intentionally simple, so that your customer will not quibble. It does not matter what is your trade. You just add the details of the actual work to be done.

This contract helps to protect your legal rights against your client, reduces the scope of complaint and helps to get your money in. The Consumer Contracts (ICAC) regulations are explained simply and covered thoroughly.

This is the contract you need whether you are self employed as individual or work through a company. Extensive drafting notes explain every paragraph.