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The paragraph that prevents the argument Estimate Terms & Deposit Language
Deposit, validity window, change orders, scope, payment terms. The language that goes at the bottom of every estimate so nobody is surprised later.
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ESTIMATE TERMS Scope. This estimate covers only the work described above. Anything not listed is not included. Validity. This price is good for 30 days from the date of this estimate. Material prices move, and after 30 days we will need to re-quote. Deposit. A 35% deposit is required to schedule the work and order materials. The deposit is applied to the final balance. Payment. Balance is due upon completion of the work. We accept [list your payment methods]. Change orders. Any change to the scope will be documented in writing and priced before the work is performed. Verbal changes are not authorized. Unforeseen conditions. If we open a wall, a floor, or a system and find a condition that could not reasonably have been seen at the time of this estimate, we will stop, document it, and provide a written price before continuing. Late payments. Balances unpaid past the due date accrue a service charge of 1.5% per month on the outstanding amount. Warranty. 1 year on labor. Manufacturer warranties on materials pass through to you as written by the manufacturer. Acceptance. Signing below or issuing a deposit constitutes acceptance of this estimate and these terms. Customer signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________ [Your Business]
Ninety percent of job disputes come from scope and change orders. Those two paragraphs are the ones that save you.
This is a plain-English starting point, not legal advice and not a contract drafted for your state or trade. Have a local attorney review it before you rely on it, especially the deposit, lien and warranty language, which are regulated differently everywhere.
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Not legal advice
This tool produces a working draft or an organizational aid. It is not legal advice, it does not create an attorney-client relationship, and it does not account for your jurisdiction's rules or deadlines. A licensed attorney in your jurisdiction has to review anything that matters.
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The problem it points at
Verbal agreements turn into disputes. The fix is one paragraph at the bottom of the estimate that everybody read before signing.
What you walk away with
Terms you can paste onto every estimate today.
How to use it
Fill in the details, then read the document once before you send it.
- Set your deposit, validity window and payment terms.
- Copy the block.
- Paste it at the bottom of your estimate template.
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