Identify the agreement and its attachments

Check the contracting business name, contact information, and the version of every attached scope, drawing, and selection schedule. Ask which document controls if two descriptions conflict. A proposal discussed during a meeting may differ from the agreement later presented for signature. Read the actual final documents, fill unresolved blanks appropriately, and retain the same complete version the contractor signs.

Understand the payment structure

Ask what each payment represents and how progress is documented. Clarify the treatment of deposits, owner-purchased materials, allowances, changes, and any final balance. The FTC advises against paying the full project amount up front. If payment terms or financing documents are unclear, obtain advice before accepting them. Do not rely on a payment schedule copied from someone else's project.

Resolve scope and selection gaps

Make sure important verbal statements appear in the written record. Identify exclusions and who will perform or arrange them. For undecided finishes, ask how allowances are reconciled and when choices are due. A contract can describe a process for a future decision without pretending the choice is already made, but the process should be understandable enough that you know what you are accepting.

Discuss delays, changes, and communication

Ask how newly discovered conditions, owner requests, unavailable products, inspections, and interruptions affect the work. Identify the authorized contacts and the required method of approval. Request clarity on how schedule revisions are communicated and how the contractor will leave the site during a pause. Avoid treating a conversational estimate of duration as a guaranteed completion commitment unless the agreement actually says that.

Know the closeout and problem process

Read the terms covering inspection records, incomplete work, warranties actually provided, care instructions, disputes, and post-completion contact. Ask what the contractor's written warranty covers and excludes; do not assume the referral brand supplies one. Contract requirements and cancellation rights can depend on circumstances and law. Seek appropriate guidance rather than signing first and researching a disputed term afterward.

Your next steps

  • Match the contracting identity across documents.
  • Read the complete final attachments.
  • Understand each payment trigger.
  • Confirm the written change procedure.
  • Seek advice on unclear legal terms.

Questions worth asking.

Is this an Indiana legal contract checklist?

No. It is a set of planning questions. Verify current requirements and obtain legal advice when needed for your agreement and circumstances.

Does a referral mean Homerix is the contractor?

A referral or inquiry connection does not by itself make Homerix the construction contractor. Confirm the actual provider and contracting party before authorizing work.

Sources and further reading

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