Residential Remodel / Home Improvement Contract Template (Simple)

Remodel or repair a home: scope, price, deposit limits, schedule, change orders, permits, cleanup, warranty and state homeowner notices such as the right to cancel.

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Simple Full Plain-English Summary

Simple: a 1–2 page short form with just the core terms.

This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state. Laws, required disclosures and signing formalities (witnesses, notarization, recording) vary by state and county.
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Parties

Signing order: Homeowner → Contractor. Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. HomeownerFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

2. ContractorFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

Details 1/3

Agreement date *Home addressContractor business name *Contractor address and phoneContractor license / registration number [STATE-SPECIFIC] *Description of work, materials and brands

Details 2/3

Total price ($) *Down payment ($) *Payment scheduleApproximate start date *Approximate completion date *Permitted work hours *

Details 3/3

Allowances (fixtures, finishes) and amountsWarranty period (months) *State right-to-cancel / homeowner notices (e.g. 3-day cancellation, recovery fund) [STATE-SPECIFIC]Governing state *County for venue [STATE-SPECIFIC] *

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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What the sections mean (plain English)

PRICE AND PAYMENT: How much is paid, when, and what happens if it's late.
CHANGES: How changes to the work, price or schedule must be agreed in writing.
HIDDEN CONDITIONS: What happens if surprises are found behind walls or underground.
INSURANCE: Coverage each side must carry.
WARRANTY: Promises about quality or condition, and what is not promised.
LIENS: What lien and payment-bond rights are given up, and for which payment.
HOMEOWNER NOTICES [STATE-SPECIFIC]: How the parties must officially contact each other.
TERMINATION: How long it lasts and how either side can end it.
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: Which state's law applies and where any lawsuit must be filed.
SEVERABILITY: If a court strikes one clause, the rest still counts.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT: How this document can be changed later.
NOTICES: How the parties must officially contact each other.
COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: E-signatures are valid and each party can sign separately.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: How disagreements get handled before anyone goes to court.
Optional clauses: Extra terms you can switch on or off in step 3. Leave them off if unsure.

How to use this Residential Remodel / Home Improvement Contract template

Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Residential Remodel / Home Improvement Contract template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed Residential Remodel / Home Improvement Contract legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Homeowner, then Contractor. Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.