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BroadHopper · 12-13-2012, 11:31 AM

The trouble with most work done by builders and contractors is there is no written statement of work. A verbal agreement and a handshake.

This will never stand up in court. I learn from experience that a detail of the work is written and the contractor will quote a price. When both parties are in agreement it must be in writing. The staement of work must be followed to the letter. If there are any changes to be made, it must be in writing.

The problem is that most contractors walk away from a SOW. The honest ones will give you a quote. If you do your homework up front, you shouldn't have a problem.

12-13-2012, 11:31 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,522 Thanks: 3,128 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Statement of Work The trouble with most work done by builders and contractors is there is no written statement of work. A verbal agreement and a handshake. This will never stand up in court. I learn from experience that a detail of the work is written and the contractor will quote a price. When both parties are in agreement it must be in writing. The staement of work must be followed to the letter. If there are any changes to be made, it must be in writing. The problem is that most contractors walk away from a SOW. The honest ones will give you a quote. If you do your homework up front, you shouldn't have a problem. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.