Construction Home Improvement
Hire and Complete the Job Package
One coordinated package for a home improvement job: the contractor agreement, a change order when the work shifts, and a termination agreement if the engagement ends early.
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When to use this document
- A renovation or repair where you want the hire, change, and end documents in one purchase
- Projects that often need written change orders mid-job
- Situations where either party may need a clean written wind-down
- Owners who prefer one questionnaire rather than three separate purchases
Information you will need
- Owner and contractor identities and contact details
- Property address and a short project reference
- Scope of work, exclusions, price, deposit, and payment schedule
- Materials, permits, schedule, insurance, and warranty choices
- Change-order description, price and schedule effects (when using that form)
- Termination basis, work status, and final accounting (when using that form)
What you receive
- Home Improvement and Contractor Agreement
- Home Improvement Change Order
- Contractor Termination Agreement
- PDF and editable DOCX for each document (zip download for the set)
Special situations
- Unpaid subcontractors can still claim lien rights against the property in many states even if you paid the general contractor. Condition final payment on lien waivers.
- Sign a change order before the extra work is performed. Verbal changes are a common source of disputed bills.
- A termination agreement records what was finished, what remains, and money that is due or refundable — it does not by itself prove either side was free of fault.
- State deposit caps, licensing rules, and notice periods vary. This package uses a general United States baseline.
Jurisdiction
Home improvement contracts, deposits, licensing, cancellation rights, and mechanics liens are heavily state- and sometimes city-regulated. This package does not state a deposit cap, notice period, or licensing rule as universal law. Confirm local requirements before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are in this package?
Three: the main Home Improvement and Contractor Agreement, a Change Order to amend scope or price, and a Contractor Termination Agreement to wind down the job. You answer one shared questionnaire.
Do I have to use all three documents?
No. Many projects only need the main agreement. Use the change order when the work changes, and the termination agreement when the engagement ends early or by mutual agreement.
How is this different from buying the three products separately?
The legal substance matches the individual products, but party and property details are collected once and applied across the set so the documents stay consistent.
Can a subcontractor lien my house if I paid the contractor?
In many states, yes, if the subcontractor was not paid. Condition final payment on signed lien waivers from everyone who worked on the job.
Is this a substitute for a lawyer?
No. Locke Direct is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Review the documents carefully and consult counsel when the job is large, regulated, or disputed.
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Last reviewed July 29, 2026.