How to create a contract for construction work

When a contract with the construction company be consistent and demanding. Remember that the client - you. First and foremost, you need construction company, and not she - you. But do not be too touchy. Paradoxically, but the most courteous treatment you will meet in the firms created only to collect money, so to speak, deceived investors. The fact that a company you drink coffee, should not be the main criterion for selection. However, be aware that any of the construction companies will ultimately seek to performance time were stretched, while the estimate - more than expected. Because, unfortunately, to keep the word in the business we are still (or already?) Is considered bad manners. Must be a single contract with a clear timetable for the construction of all the work that you need. The most important part of the contract - an estimate. Insist that it made in stages. All types produced at each stage of works and their costs must be detailed. Not always rely on the experience gained in the process of self-construction. Often makes sense to discuss the proposed rates with the experts, with the same members of the Consumers Union. The estimate should provide a cost of absolutely all materials to the last nail and all overhead, planning, contingency firms. Please note that with you is not calculated the value added tax twice (for example, first the cost of building materials from VAT, then VAT on all taken together). Do not trust, and check all the prices. Companies tend not only to inflate their own costs, but also cheat on income the cost of works and building materials. Bargain to end, especially as regards the building material prices, which are easy to learn. Do not regret stroyorganizatsiyu, remember that a loss she still had to work will not. Provision in the contract penalties. For delay in construction of other troubles for the customer the firm must bear responsibility. Never be assured in the integrity of the builders before they laid the last brick. Do not rely also on the best advice. Your neighbor all done well and quickly, and you - the law of dishonesty - will moonlight for all eternity, if you previously did not oblige their string instrument. Bring a fraction of the cost the company up to 25 percent. 30 percent - is the maximum for which we can agree. In calculating this amount, do not forget that, according to the rules of accounting, expenses charged from all the previous amount. Here's an example: the cost of works and materials is 10 million rubles. Overhead - 15 percent, or 1.5 million. Then 8 percent contingency will be calculated already on 11,5 million rubles. The normal deposit - 50 percent. At the end of each of the commissioned work you need to pay the balance. You should get your hands on signed original contract, project and budget. If builders have exceeded the cost estimates - you are not affected. If they are short of fulfilling the job, you are legally entitled to pay less. If the firm has signed a contract and does not comply with it - go to court claiming damages (with the same union of consumers).