West Virginia Contractor Agreement

Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications, including but not limited to, any such alteration or deviation involving additional material and/or labor costs, will be performed only upon a written order for same, signed by Owner and Contractor and, if there is any charge for such alteration or deviation, the additional charge will be added to the Contract Price of this Contract.

If payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such time as all payments due have been made. A failure to make payment for a period in excess of the specified days from the due date of payment shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract.

In addition, the following general provisions apply.

1. All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and other applicable laws.
2. Contractor shall furnish a plan and scale drawing showing the shape, size dimensions, and construction and equipment specifications for home improvements, a description of the work to be done, a description of the materials to be used and the equipment to be used or installed, and the agreed consideration for the work.
3. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work.
4. Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors to perform work hereunder, provided Contractor shall fully pay said subcontractor and, in all instances, remain responsible for the proper completion of this Contract.
5. Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for all work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due.
6. All change orders shall be in writing and signed by both Owner and Contractor and shall be incorporated in and become part of the Contract.
7. Contractor warrants it is adequately insured for injury to its employees and others incurring loss or injury as a result of the acts of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors.
8. Contractor shall, at its own expense, obtain all permits necessary for the work to be performed.
9. Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition.
10. In the event Owner shall fail to pay any periodic or installment payment due here under, Contractor may cease work without breach pending payment or resolution of any dispute.
11. Contractor shall not be liable for any delay due to circumstances beyond its control including strikes, casualty, or general unavailability of materials.

An addendum may be added to this Contract after the execution date of the original Contract. The addendum must make specific reference to the original Contract document and be signed and dated by both Owner and Contractor.

In witness whereof, the undersigned Owner and Contractor do hereby agree to the terms of this Contract.