Using a Contract Syracuse NY
Many contractors in Syracuse say this type of language protects against an underpriced or mismeasured job or against unforeseen problems with the job that may cost them more time and money. All valid concerns, but there are three typical problems with this type of “estimate” language.
The Soliance Group
(716) 478-7544
(716) 478-7544
6989 Rebecca Dr.
Niagara Falls, NY
Niagara Falls, NY
David Steck, PH.D., MBA
347-922-7039
347-922-7039
1620 East 2 Street 2A
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY
The Change Execution Group
(716) 570-4687
(716) 570-4687
1640 Overhead Rd.
Derby, NY
Derby, NY
Jerry LoJacono
(716) 741-9039
(716) 741-9039
6499 Poplar Ct.
East Amherst, NY
East Amherst, NY
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Using a Contract
Source: REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine
Publication date: May 1, 2006
By D. S. Berenson
Many contractor documents contain language indicating that the job being presented to the consumer —and its pricing — is just an “estimate” or a “proposal.” These agreements usually go on to state that if the consumer signs the agreement, it is up to the contractor to “accept” the proposal, usually within 30 days, at which time the parties will be in a binding contract.
Many contractors say this type of language protects against an underpriced or mismeasured job or against unforeseen problems with the job that may cost them more time and money. All valid concerns, but there are three typical problems with this type of “estimate” language:
