Remodel contracts with allowances and phases the homeowner understands
Walk the kitchen or bath, talk through the plan, and hand over a contract with the scope by phase, the allowances, the selections deadline and progress payments the homeowner can follow.
License class: B General Building (two or more unrelated trades)
Your first 3 contracts are free. No credit card.
What a remodel scope has to say
- Demolition and what stays; disposal and protection of the rest of the house.
- Rough plumbing, electrical and framing changes, with permits and inspections by phase.
- Allowances by line (cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures) and what happens above or below them.
- Owner selections and the date they are due so the schedule holds.
- Finish work, punch list and final cleanup before final payment.
§7159 points that catch remodelers
- Allowance overages are extra work: a signed change order with the price and schedule change comes before the order is placed.
- Progress payments by phase (demo, rough-in, drywall, finish) must each name the work done first.
- A multi-trade remodel needs a B license; a specialty license alone does not cover the other trades.
- The contract must list the documents it incorporates: plans, selections sheet, allowances schedule.
Change orders remodelers write
Dry rot or termite damage behind a wallSelection over the allowanceMoving a wall or window after demoCode upgrade required at inspection
How it works
01
Talk through the job or snap photos
02
Review the scope and line-item estimate
03
Homeowner signs on their phone
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General information for California contractors, not legal advice. Statutory requirements change; confirm specifics with counsel or CSLB.