Construction Works Contract — What It MUST Include

A verbal agreement is the most expensive "saving" in the construction industry. Without a written construction works contract, you have no guarantee, no schedule, and no protection when things go wrong. ## What the contract MUST include - Parties — contractor details with tax ID and address. - Precise scope of work — an annex describing works and materials. - Schedule and completion date — with penalties for delays. - Price — fixed price or cost estimate, with a change clause. - Payment schedule — deposit of max £2–£6, the rest after phase sign-offs. - Warranty — scope and period (min. 3–5 years for works). - Handover and corrections — who accepts the work and when. Change clause defines how you determine the price when the scope grows — without it, every additional meter is a field for dispute. Looking for a company that works with contracts and invoices? Browse verified companies on LocalTrader.