Handyman & Home Services – Manhattan, NYC — Contract Draft
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Home Improvement Service Agreement

Draft contract template for flooring, ceiling/drywall, and painting work. Replace all bracketed fields before use.

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Important: This is a practical draft, not legal advice. New York home improvement contracts can require specific language, cancellation notices, license details, escrow/bond handling for deposits, and other compliance terms. Review with a New York attorney/compliance advisor before signing with customers.
ContractorHandyman & Home Services – Manhattan, NYC
NYC DCWP HIC License #[NYC DCWP HIC LICENSE #]
Contractor AddressManhattan, NYC
Phone / Email917-345-1489 / [EMAIL]
Consumer / Client[CUSTOMER NAME]
Job Address[CUSTOMER JOB ADDRESS]
Date of Contract[DATE]
Salesperson / Company Employee[NAME, IF ANY]

1. Scope of Work

Contractor agrees to perform the following work at the job address listed above:

CategoryDescriptionCost
Flooring / Epoxy / Slip-Proofing[Luxury epoxy marble flooring, epoxy flex flooring, metallic epoxy, garage epoxy designs, slip-resistant pool/stair/floor treatment, prep, installation, finishing]$[AMOUNT]
Drywall / Surface / General Repairs[General home repairs, surface repairs, drywall patching, water leak repair, water drain blockage repair, roof waterproofing where applicable]$[AMOUNT]
Painting / Touch-Ups[Interior painting, small paint touch-ups, prep, primer, coats, trim, doors, cleanup]$[AMOUNT]
Other Services / Exclusions[Window AC installation, cleaning, odd jobs, emergency work, exclusions and limitations]$[AMOUNT]

Total Contract Price: $[TOTAL]

2. Materials and Equipment

ItemBrand / Quality / DetailsQuantityPrice
[Item][Brand, model, finish, quality][Qty]$[Price]
[Item][Details][Qty]$[Price]

Materials supplied by consumer: [List items or write “None”.]

3. Payment Schedule

Payment schedule must reasonably relate to work performed, materials purchased, or project-related costs.

PaymentAmountDue
Deposit$[AMOUNT][DATE / EVENT]
Progress Payment$[AMOUNT][MILESTONE]
Final Payment$[AMOUNT]Upon substantial completion/final walkthrough
NY payment handling note: Payments received before substantial completion may need to be placed into a New York trust/escrow account within required timelines unless an alternative surety bond/indemnity is provided.

4. Estimated Dates

Approximate start date: [DATE]

Approximate substantial completion date: [DATE]

Dates may change due to weather, material availability, access delays, change orders, permit issues, or conditions discovered after work begins.

5. Permits

Required permits: [LIST OR NONE]

Responsible party: [CONTRACTOR / OWNER / N/A]

Certain plumbing, electrical, structural, exterior, or DOB-regulated work may require permits. Parties should confirm permit requirements before work begins.

6. Change Orders

Any changes or additional work must be documented in a written Change Order signed by both Contractor and Consumer before the additional work begins.

7. Warranty / Guarantee

[Write warranty terms clearly, including scope, duration, limitations, and exclusions. If none, state none.]

8. Insurance / License

Contractor will provide available proof of license and insurance upon request, where applicable.

9. Cancellation Notice

For covered residential home improvement contracts, consumer may have the right to cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing. Attach the required Notice of Cancellation form.

10. Lien Notice

If a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier is not paid, they may have rights under New York Lien Law. Consumer should understand payment and lien rights before signing.

11. Signatures

Contractor Signature / Date
Consumer Signature / Date
Contractor Initials
Consumer Initials