1. PARTIES AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This Residential Construction Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between We Crawl Space Crawlspace Solutions, Inc., d/b/a We Crawl Spaces (“Contractor”) and the individual(s), property owner(s), business entity, or authorized representative identified in the Proposal and/or signing below (“Client”).

The Proposal, detailed Scope of Work, this Residential Construction Agreement, approved written Change Orders, applicable plans or engineering documents, and Warranty Certificate are incorporated into and collectively constitute the Contract between the parties.

Any individual signing on behalf of a property owner, business entity, trust, estate, homeowners’ association, property management company, or other principal represents that the individual has authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of that principal.

Contractor may rely upon the signature of an owner or authorized representative as authorization to perform the Work described in the Contract.

2. SCOPE OF WORK AND MATERIALS
Contractor shall furnish the labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services specifically identified in the Proposal and detailed Scope of Work.

The Scope of Work shall identify, as applicable:

The work to be performed;
The principal materials, products, systems, or equipment to be installed;
Work specifically requested by the Client;
Items specifically included or excluded;
The Contract Price;
Any approved adjustment or change in price;

The Projected Start Date (insert here): ______________________________
If no date is outlined, please request a revision;

and

The Estimated Completion Date / Projected End Date (insert here): ______________________________
If no date is outlined, please request a revision.

Any labor, materials, repairs, services, or improvements not expressly identified in the Contract or an approved written Change Order are excluded.

Contractor may retain properly licensed independent subcontractors to perform portions of the Work, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, concrete, excavation, pest control, roofing, insulation, and other specialty trades when appropriate.

Any work requested directly by the Client from a subcontractor, or any modification made without Contractor’s prior written approval, is outside the Scope of Work and is not the responsibility of Contractor.

3. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payment terms are a 50% deposit upon execution of the Contract, unless otherwise outlined in the payment terms, progress payments of up to 90% of the Contract Price as specifically stated in the Proposal or otherwise approved in writing, and the remaining balance due upon Substantial Completion of the contracted Work.

The Proposal, invoice, and Contract reflect the total Contract Price for the complete Scope of Work. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing, the Contract Price is not broken down into individual line-item or à la carte pricing for each labor item, material, service, product, or component included in the Project.

If Client requests a detailed or itemized pricing breakdown, the request must be submitted in writing to info@wecrawlspaces.com. Any detailed or itemized pricing provided is for informational purposes only and does not create separate à la carte pricing, modify the total Contract Price, or permit individual portions of the Scope of Work to be removed, credited, or deducted unless expressly agreed to in a written Change Order or other written Contract modification signed by both parties.

For purposes of this Agreement, Substantial Completion means that the contracted Work has been completed sufficiently for its intended use, notwithstanding minor punch-list or corrective items that do not materially prevent use of the completed Work.

Contractor may suspend Work for nonpayment and may pursue remedies available under applicable Virginia law, including mechanic’s lien rights where applicable.

4. WRITTEN CHANGE ORDERS AND CHANGES IN PRICE
No verbal modification to this Contract is binding.

Any modification to the Contract that changes the cost, materials, work to be performed, Scope of Work, or estimated completion date must be made in writing and signed by both the Client and Contractor or Contractor’s authorized agent before the modified or additional work is performed.

Each Change Order constitutes a separate written contract or modification and should identify, when applicable:

The work or materials being added, removed, or modified;
The amount of any increase or decrease in price;
The revised Contract Price;
Any change to the Projected Start Date;
Any change to the Estimated Completion Date / Projected End Date; and
Any other material modification to the original Scope of Work.
Additional work resulting from concealed conditions, Client requests, engineering requirements, building-code requirements, inspection requirements, permit requirements, or other unforeseen conditions shall not be performed as additional billable work until documented through an approved written Change Order, except when immediate action is reasonably necessary to protect persons or property.

Pricing is based upon conditions that are visible or reasonably identifiable at the time of the estimate.

Concealed termite or insect damage, wood rot, plumbing conditions, electrical conditions, HVAC conflicts, unsuitable soils, groundwater conditions, concealed structural damage, hazardous materials, building-code issues, inaccessible areas, previously concealed construction defects, or other unforeseen conditions may require changes to the Scope of Work.

If such a condition changes the cost, materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date, the change shall be documented through a written Change Order signed by both parties.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULING AND DELAYS
The Projected Start Date and Estimated Completion Date / Projected End Date are stated in this Contract, are available through the Contractor Accelerator Customer Portal, and may also be requested by email at info@wecrawlspaces.com.

These dates represent Contractor’s good-faith projected construction schedule based upon information available when the Contract is executed.

Construction may be delayed by circumstances reasonably beyond Contractor’s control, including:

Severe or unsafe weather;
Permit or inspection delays;
Engineering or design revisions;
Government or utility delays;
Material shortages or manufacturer backorders;
Supplier delays;
Labor shortages or employee illness;
Emergency conditions;
Hidden or unforeseen site conditions;
Subcontractor scheduling;
Client-requested changes;
Unsafe jobsite conditions; or
Other circumstances that Contractor could not reasonably prevent.
A delay caused by circumstances reasonably beyond Contractor’s control does not constitute abandonment of the Project and shall not be included in calculating applicable contractual timeframes for performance where the delay prevents or materially interferes with performance.

Contractor will make reasonable efforts to update the Project schedule when material scheduling changes occur.

The Contractor Accelerator Client Portal may be used to provide project scheduling information, documentation, photographs, notices, and other project communications.

Permits and Inspections
Contractor will comply with applicable local requirements for building permits, required inspections, zoning, and building-code requirements associated with the Work Contractor is responsible for performing under this Contract.

Where a permit or inspection is required for Contractor’s Work, Contractor will obtain or coordinate the required permit or inspection unless this Contract expressly states otherwise.

Specialty and Licensed Trade Work
Certain portions of the Project may require a separate contractor classification, specialty license, tradesman license, permit, or inspection. This may include, but is not limited to, electrical, plumbing, pest control, HVAC, gas fitting, or other regulated specialty work.

When such specialty work is included in the Scope of Work, it may be performed by an appropriately licensed and qualified subcontractor or specialty contractor. We Crawl Spaces will not perform work requiring a separate license or classification unless legally authorized to do so.

The Client shall not instruct or require Contractor or any subcontractor to perform work in violation of applicable licensing, permitting, inspection, zoning, or building-code requirements.

Specialty Trade Allowances and Estimated Costs
When this Contract identifies a dollar amount for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other specialty subcontractor work as an allowance, estimated amount, subcontractor allowance, or similar designation, that amount represents the maximum amount included in Contractor’s Contract Price for that specialty work unless the Contract specifically identifies the amount as a fixed price.

Specialty-trade pricing may vary based upon the subcontractor’s inspection, site conditions, code requirements, permit requirements, materials, accessibility, required equipment, and the final Scope of Work.

For an exact specialty-trade price, Client may schedule an evaluation with a We Crawl Spaces preferred licensed subcontractor or, with coordination and approval by Contractor when necessary for the Project schedule, obtain pricing from another appropriately licensed provider.

Costs Exceeding the Allowance
Contractor’s financial responsibility for specialty subcontractor work shall not exceed the allowance specifically stated in this Contract. If the actual cost of the required specialty work exceeds the stated allowance, Client is responsible for the additional cost.

Any increase to the Contract Price or material change to the Scope of Work resulting from the specialty contractor’s final price, additional code requirements, concealed conditions, or additional work shall be documented through a written Change Order or other written Contract modification signed by the parties as required by applicable law.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, Contractor is not responsible for specialty work, repairs, upgrades, code corrections, or additional requirements that were not reasonably identifiable when the original Scope of Work was prepared.

Client-Selected Contractors
If Client elects to hire a specialty contractor directly, that contractor must be properly licensed and insured where required by law. Client shall be responsible for contracting with and paying that provider directly unless We Crawl Spaces expressly agrees otherwise in writing.

Work performed by a contractor selected and hired directly by Client is not warranted or guaranteed by We Crawl Spaces, and We Crawl Spaces is not responsible for the acts, omissions, workmanship, scheduling, pricing, or code compliance of a contractor hired directly by Client.

Client shall provide reasonable and safe access to the property and all work areas.

Client is responsible for:

Providing access to utilities reasonably necessary to perform the Work;
Removing or protecting personal property from the work area;
Securing pets;
Identifying private utilities or systems that cannot reasonably be located by Contractor;
Providing accurate information concerning known property conditions;
Maintaining a reasonably safe work environment;
Identifying, securing, or correcting unsecured wires, HVAC components, plumbing, drainage systems, utilities, or other potentially unsafe conditions within or affecting the work area; and
Maintaining the property and structure in a condition that does not unnecessarily expose Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or others to injury because of an unsafe structural or property condition.
Client acknowledges that unsafe structural conditions, unsecured utilities, wiring, plumbing, HVAC components, drainage components, or other hazards may create a risk of bodily injury or property damage.

To the extent permitted by law, Client may be responsible for claims, losses, or damages resulting from unsafe conditions under Client’s control or from Client’s failure to disclose known hazardous conditions.

Client-caused delays may result in schedule adjustments and, when additional cost is incurred, a written Change Order.

The parties’ cancellation rights are governed by this Contract and applicable Virginia and federal law.

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive any cancellation or rescission right that cannot legally be waived.

If the transaction is subject to a legally required cancellation or cooling-off period, including an applicable home-solicitation requirement, the Client retains those statutory cancellation rights and will be provided any notice or cancellation form required by law.

If no statutory cancellation right applies, cancellation by the Client after execution of the Contract but before completion of the Work is subject to the cancellation provisions stated in the Proposal, and the Client may remain responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for documented work performed, permits, engineering, special-order or nonreturnable materials, mobilization, administrative expenses, and other amounts expressly authorized by the Contract.

Unless otherwise stated in the Proposal, the cancellation charge is $500.00 or 10% of the Contract Price, whichever is greater, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Contractor may cancel or suspend the Contract for material breach, nonpayment, unsafe conditions, inability to obtain required permits or approvals, Client interference with lawful performance, or other grounds permitted by the Contract or applicable law.

Foundation and structural repairs are intended to stabilize the area specifically identified in the Scope of Work.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, Contractor does not guarantee:

Complete lifting of a structure;
Perfectly level floors;
Elimination of all future settlement;
Restoration of preexisting cosmetic conditions; or
Prevention of movement outside the repaired area.
Structural lifting or stabilization may result in cosmetic movement or cracking to drywall, flooring, tile, wood, trim, masonry, paint, windows, doors, or other finishes. Cosmetic restoration is excluded unless specifically stated in the Scope of Work.

When structural repair work requires access through, removal of, disturbance to, or modification of exterior finishes or improvements, We Crawl Spaces is not responsible for replacement, restoration, or finish work unless that work is specifically identified in writing in the Proposal, Scope of Work, invoice, or an approved written Change Order.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Lattice;
Siding;
Wood siding, wood planking, or exterior wood finishes;
Porches;
Decks;
Steps, railings, or similar exterior improvements;
Landscaping;
Grass, sod, or seeding;
Concrete finishes;
Hardscaping;
Irrigation systems; and
Other exterior cosmetic or finish materials affected by access to or completion of structural repairs.
Unless specifically included in writing, replacement or restoration of these items is the Client’s responsibility.

Where excavation, foundation repair, structural repair, drainage work, equipment access, or other contracted Work disturbs soil or landscaping, We Crawl Spaces will make reasonable efforts to return disturbed areas to a generally serviceable condition. However, We Crawl Spaces does not guarantee complete or 100% restoration of original grade, soil compaction, lawn appearance, landscaping, or surface elevation and is not responsible for reseeding, sod replacement, or landscaping restoration unless specifically included in writing.

When concrete must be removed, cut, patched, or replaced as part of the contracted Work, We Crawl Spaces does not guarantee an exact match of existing concrete in color, texture, finish, aggregate, appearance, age, weathering, or other cosmetic characteristics, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

If trees, shrubs, bushes, roots, plants, or other organic or landscaping materials must be removed, trimmed, cut, or disturbed in order to perform the contracted Work, We Crawl Spaces may remove those materials as reasonably necessary to access and complete the Work.

Unless replacement, replanting, relocation, reseeding, or restoration of such trees, shrubs, plants, landscaping, or other organic materials is specifically included as a written line item in the Proposal, Scope of Work, invoice, or approved written Change Order, We Crawl Spaces is not responsible for replacing or restoring those items.

The cost of replacement, restoration, landscaping, reseeding, finish carpentry, siding, lattice, porch or deck reconstruction, concrete cosmetic matching, or other exterior finish work not expressly included in the Contract shall remain the Client’s responsibility.

Drainage systems, encapsulation systems, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, vapor barriers, and related moisture-control systems are intended to reduce and manage moisture and water conditions within the designed capacity of the installed system.

No drainage or moisture-control system can guarantee that a crawlspace or structure will remain permanently dry under every condition.

Unless specifically caused by defective workmanship covered by Contractor’s warranty, Contractor is not responsible for water intrusion resulting from plumbing leaks, roof leaks, sewer backups, rising groundwater beyond system capacity, flooding, extreme weather, frozen discharge piping, power outages, utility failures, improper grading, or other conditions outside Contractor’s reasonable control.

12.1 One-Year Workmanship Warranty
Unless otherwise specifically stated in writing, Contractor warrants its labor and workmanship against defects in workmanship for one (1) year from Substantial Completion.

12.2 Five-Year Structural Warranty
Structural repairs specifically performed by Contractor, including qualifying floor-framing repairs, beams, girders, joist repairs, support posts, adjustable crawlspace jacks, steel columns, and similar structural stabilization work, are warranted against defects in Contractor’s workmanship for five (5) years from Substantial Completion, unless different written warranty terms apply.

12.3 Ten-Year Push Pier Warranty
Foundation push-pier systems installed by Contractor are warranted for ten (10) years from Substantial Completion against settlement within the repaired area resulting from defects in Contractor’s installation, subject to the written warranty exclusions.

12.4 Manufacturer Warranties
Products manufactured by third parties are covered by the applicable manufacturer’s warranty.

Contractor does not create, modify, enlarge, or guarantee a manufacturer’s warranty but will reasonably assist the Client with manufacturer warranty claims.

12.5 Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers supplied by Contractor generally include a five (5) year manufacturer’s limited warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s current written terms.

12.6 Sump Pumps
Sump pumps supplied by Contractor generally include a three (3) year manufacturer’s limited warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s current written terms.

12.7 Vapor Barriers
Vapor barriers / ground liners 12 mil or greater (12+ mil) supplied by Contractor generally include a twenty (20) year manufacturer’s limited warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s current written terms.

12.8 Warranty Exclusions
Unless otherwise required by law, warranties do not cover damage or failure caused by:

Hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, lightning, or severe weather;
Plumbing leaks, roof leaks, sewer backups, or utility failures;
Abuse, neglect, misuse, or improper maintenance;
Alteration or repair by others;
Natural wood shrinkage, expansion, or seasonal movement;
Settlement outside the repaired area;
Cosmetic damage unless specifically included in the Scope of Work;
Rodent, termite, insect, or wildlife damage occurring after completion;
Improper grading or exterior drainage conditions; or
Failure to maintain installed equipment or systems.
All warranties become effective after Substantial Completion and payment of the Contract Price in full, subject to applicable law.

Client shall promptly notify Contractor of any condition believed to constitute a warranty claim during the applicable warranty period.

Warranty claims may be initiated by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 757-284-6885, by email at info@wecrawlspaces.com, or through another method of communication designated by Contractor.

Contractor shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to inspect the reported condition and, when the condition is covered under the applicable warranty, to perform the necessary warranty repair or corrective work before the affected area is repaired, modified, altered, or disturbed by another contractor or third party.

Unauthorized repairs, alterations, modifications, or disturbance of the affected Work before Contractor has been provided a reasonable opportunity to inspect and correct the condition may limit or exclude warranty coverage to the extent the unauthorized work prevents Contractor from determining the cause of the condition or increases the cost or extent of the required repair.

Immediate Access for Urgent Conditions
Client acknowledges that crawlspace, structural, foundation, drainage, moisture-control, and related conditions may worsen rapidly and may result in additional damage if corrective work is delayed.

If Contractor determines that a reported warranty condition requires prompt or emergency inspection or repair, Client shall provide Contractor, its employees, agents, or subcontractors prompt and reasonable access to the premises and affected areas.

If Client fails or refuses to provide reasonably requested access after being notified that prompt inspection or corrective work is necessary, Contractor shall not be responsible for additional damage, deterioration, consequential damage, or increased repair costs caused or materially worsened by the delay in access.

Warranty coverage for the affected condition may be denied or limited to the extent the condition or resulting damage was caused, increased, or made more difficult to repair by Client’s failure to provide access.

Nothing in this section requires Contractor to provide warranty coverage for conditions otherwise excluded under this Contract.

Contractor:
We Crawl Space Crawlspace Solutions, Inc.
d/b/a We Crawl Spaces

Business Address:
811 Juniper Crescent, Suite 4
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Virginia Contractor License:
#2705189220

License Class:
Class A Contractor

Classification / Specialty:
HIC – Home Improvement Contracting

Insurance / Bond:
We Crawl Space Crawlspace Solutions, Inc. agrees to maintain all licenses, bonds, and insurance required by applicable law for the Scope of Work being performed under this Contract.

Office:
(757) 284-6885

Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund Notice
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Commonwealth of Virginia maintains the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund, which may provide relief to certain eligible consumers who suffer qualifying monetary losses involving a licensed residential contractor.

Information regarding the Recovery Fund, eligibility requirements, and how to contact the Virginia Board for Contractors regarding a potential claim is available at:

Recovery Fund Office – Virginia DPOR
Phone: 804-367-1559
Email: RecoveryFund@dpor.virginia.gov

The existence of the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund does not guarantee that any particular claim will qualify for payment.

Client acknowledges that Client has been provided with and has read the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation statement of protections available to consumers through the Virginia Board for Contractors.

Client further acknowledges that Contractor is licensed through the Virginia Board for Contractors and that licensing and consumer information is available through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

Contractor Accelerator and Square may serve as the official project communication and documentation platforms.

Verbal statements or requested changes do not modify the written Contract.

Any modification affecting the cost, materials, work to be performed, or estimated completion date must be documented as an additional written contract, Change Order, or other written modification and signed by both parties.

This Agreement is governed by applicable Virginia law.

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

The Client shall receive a fully executed copy of this Agreement and the incorporated project documents.

We Crawl Space Crawlspace Solutions, Inc. d/b/a We Crawl Spaces

Signed on behalf of We Crawl Spaces by:

Printed Name of Licensee or Authorized Agent:

 
Title / Capacity:______________________________________________________

 
Authorized Signature::______________________________________________________

 
Date Signed::______________________________________________________

 
By signing above, the undersigned confirms that he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of We Crawl Space Crawlspace Solutions, Inc., d/b/a We Crawl Spaces.

By signing below, Client acknowledges that Client has read and agrees to the Proposal, detailed Scope of Work, payment terms, scheduling provisions, cancellation provisions, warranty provisions, DPOR consumer-protection acknowledgment, Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Fund notice, and all other terms of this Residential Construction Agreement.

By signing any forms or agreements provided to you by We Crawl Spaces, you understand, agree, and acknowledge that your electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent of your handwritten signature.

You agree, by providing your electronic signature, that you will not repudiate, deny, or challenge the validity of your electronic signature, any electronic agreement that you electronically sign, or their legally binding effect.

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