Independent Contractor Agreement - Scope, Payment, Change Orders, Warranty & Lien Waivers

Sep 1, 2026

Independent Contractor Agreement template defining the contractor’s obligations and the project framework. It specifies scope of work, pricing components (total price, deposit, milestone draw schedule, and final payment triggers), start and substantial completion dates, and optional liquidated damages. It governs written change orders, requires insurance, licensing compliance, and signed lien waivers with each draw plus a final unconditional waiver. The agreement covers workmanship standards, defect warranty duration, jobsite cleanup, termination for material breach, and dispute resolution under the property-state law.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Scope of work

Price & payment

Timeline

Change orders

Insurance, licensing & liens

Warranty

Cleanup & termination

Independent contractor; dispute resolution

Independent Contractor Agreement REI Grid Scope, payment, change orders, warranty & lien waivers 1. Scope of work Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, and supervision to complete the work described in the attached Scope of Work, which is incorporated by reference. Work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with applicable codes. 2. Price & payment Total contract price: __________________________________________________ Deposit / mobilization: __________________________________________________ Draw schedule (by milestone): __________________________________________________ Final payment due upon (punch list complete + inspections): __________________________________________________ 3. Timeline Start date: __________________________________________________ Substantial completion date: __________________________________________________ Liquidated damages / day (optional): __________________________________________________ 4. Change orders No change to scope or price is valid unless approved in writing and signed by both parties before the additional work proceeds. 5. Insurance, licensing & liens Contractor warrants it carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance and holds all required licenses. Contractor shall provide signed lien waivers with each draw and a final unconditional lien waiver upon final payment, and shall keep the property free of liens. 6. Warranty Contractor warrants all labor and materials against defects for a period of ____ months from completion and will correct defective work at no charge during that period. 7. Cleanup & termination Contractor will keep the site reasonably clean and remove all debris on completion. Either party may terminate for material breach after written notice and a reasonable cure period; Owner will pay for work properly completed to date. 8. Independent contractor; dispute resolution Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. The parties will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith before litigation. This agreement is governed by the law of the state where the property is located. Signatures Owner: ______________________________ Date: ____________ Contractor: ______________________________ Date: ____________

FAQs

What does the contractor have to provide under the agreement?

The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and supervision to complete the work described in the attached Scope of Work, following applicable codes and good workmanship standards.

How are payments structured and when is the final payment due?

Payments include a total contract price, a deposit/mobilization, and a draw schedule by milestone. Final payment is due upon completion of the punch list and after required inspections.

What requirements apply to insurance, licenses, and lien waivers?

The contractor warrants it carries general liability and workers’ compensation, keeps required licenses, provides signed lien waivers with each draw, and submits a final unconditional lien waiver upon final payment.

Sep 1, 2026

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