1. Licensing and insurance
Southeastern Renovation holds South Carolina General Contractor license CLG.127339,
issued by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. We carry general liability insurance and workers'
compensation coverage. A current certificate of insurance naming the Owner will be furnished on request before work begins.
2. Permits
No building permit is included in this agreement and none will be applied for. Contractor's pricing, schedule
and scope are based on performing the work without a permit, and accordingly no municipal inspection of the work will take place.
Owner acknowledges that the authority having jurisdiction may require a permit for work of this type, and that unpermitted work may
need to be disclosed on a future sale of the property. If Owner elects to have a permit obtained, Contractor will apply for it by
written change order at the actual permit fee plus the cost of application, inspection coordination and any resulting extension of
the completion date. Owner is separately responsible for disclosing and complying with any homeowners' association or architectural
review requirements applicable to the property.
In place of municipal inspection, Contractor will photograph all concealed framing, blocking, plumbing and waterproofing
before close-in and provide those photographs to Owner as a permanent record of the work behind the finished surfaces.
3. Estimate validity
This estimate is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue. After that date, pricing is
subject to re-verification because of material cost and labor availability changes. Pricing is based on the scope, dimensions and
conditions described in this document and on the field takeoff dated August 20, 2026.
4. Concealed and unforeseen conditions
Demolition regularly reveals conditions that could not be seen during estimating — deteriorated subfloor or framing,
prior water intrusion, non-compliant or failing plumbing, improper or unsafe wiring, or damage concealed behind existing finishes.
If such a condition is discovered, Contractor will stop work in the affected area, photograph and document the condition, notify
Owner promptly, and provide written pricing before proceeding. No concealed-condition work will be performed and no charge
will be incurred without Owner's written approval. Cutting and framing the subfloor for the new shower drain and pan is
required work and is carried as a line item in Section B, not as a contingency.
5. Change orders
Any change to the scope, materials, quantities or schedule must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties
before that work proceeds. Each change order will state the change in scope, the change in contract price, and the change in the
completion date, if any. Verbal authorizations are not binding on either party.
6. Owner-supplied materials
Owner is supplying tile, plumbing fixtures and the fan / light fixture as described in this estimate. Owner is responsible for
selecting, purchasing and delivering these materials to the site no later than two (2) business days before the phase in
which they are installed. Contractor will provide a written vendor list, product recommendations and exact order quantities
after signing. Contractor provides no warranty whatsoever on owner-supplied products and is not responsible for their cost,
defects, discontinuation, back-order, shortage or delivery delay; the manufacturer's warranty is Owner's sole remedy on those items. If an owner-supplied item is defective, wrong, damaged, short in quantity, or not on site
when needed, resulting crew downtime and any re-mobilization will be billed by change order at $65 per labor hour, and the
completion date will be extended accordingly. Tile quantities recommended by Contractor include an overage for cuts, pattern and
attic stock; Owner is responsible for ordering sufficient quantity from a single dye lot.
7. Workmanship warranty
Contractor warrants all labor and workmanship performed under this agreement to be free from defect for one (1) year
from the date of substantial completion. Warranty claims must be submitted in writing within that period, and Contractor must be given
reasonable access to inspect and correct.
No warranty on owner-supplied materials. Tile, plumbing fixtures, the fan / light fixture and any other material,
product or finish furnished by Owner carry no warranty of any kind from Contractor, express or implied. The sole
warranty on those items is the warranty offered by their manufacturer, which passes through to Owner and which Owner must pursue
directly with the manufacturer or seller. Manufacturer warranties on products supplied by Contractor likewise pass through to Owner
and are neither extended nor enlarged by this agreement.
This warranty does not cover: damage from abuse, neglect or deferred maintenance; alteration or repair by others; movement or
settlement of the structure; water intrusion originating outside the work; failure, defect, premature wear or discontinuation of any
owner-supplied product; or normal wear, including grout and caulk. Grout and caulk are maintenance items and are
excluded from this warranty; Owner is responsible for periodic inspection, cleaning and re-sealing.
8. Schedule and delays
The 14-working-day schedule begins on the mutually agreed start date and assumes continuous site access, working utilities, and
timely delivery of owner-supplied materials. Contractor is not liable for delay caused by weather, utility interruption, owner-supplied material delay, owner-requested changes, concealed conditions,
or any other cause beyond Contractor's reasonable control. Contractor will notify Owner of any anticipated delay and the revised
completion date.
9. Site access, utilities and conditions
Owner will provide clear access to the work area during normal working hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.), and will provide electricity and water at no charge to Contractor. Owner will remove personal property, toiletries
and valuables from the work area before the start date. Contractor is not responsible for personal property left in the work area.
Contractor will maintain dust containment, protect adjacent finishes, and leave the work area broom-clean at the end of each
working day.
10. Right to cancel
If this agreement is signed at Owner's residence, Owner may cancel this transaction without penalty or obligation at any time
before midnight of the third business day after the date of signing, in accordance with the South Carolina Home
Solicitation Sales Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 37-2-501 et seq. To cancel, deliver written notice of cancellation to
Contractor at the address shown on this document. Upon timely cancellation, any deposit paid will be refunded in full within ten
(10) days.
11. Lien rights
Under South Carolina law, S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-10 et seq., any person or company furnishing labor or
materials for the improvement of real property may have the right to file a mechanic's lien against that property if not paid.
Contractor will furnish lien waivers for each payment received upon request, and will furnish a final lien waiver upon receipt of
final payment.
12. Suspension and termination
If payment is not received within fifteen (15) days of a properly presented invoice, Contractor may suspend work after written
notice until payment is made, and the completion date will be extended by the period of suspension. Either party may terminate this
agreement for material breach upon fourteen (14) days' written notice, provided the breaching party has not cured within that
period. Upon termination, Owner shall pay for all work completed to the date of termination, all materials purchased or ordered for
the project, and any restocking or cancellation charges actually incurred.
13. Dispute resolution
The parties will first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of this agreement through direct discussion. If
that fails, the parties agree to non-binding mediation in Charleston County, South Carolina, with the cost of the mediator shared
equally, before either party commences litigation. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, and venue
for any action lies in Charleston County.
14. Limitation of liability
Contractor's total liability arising out of this agreement shall not exceed the contract price. Neither party is liable to the
other for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages, including lost use, lost income or lodging costs. Nothing in this
paragraph limits Contractor's obligations under the warranty in paragraph 7 or under its liability insurance.
15. Photography
Contractor photographs concealed framing, blocking, plumbing and waterproofing before close-in as a permanent record for
Owner's benefit and as a record of the concealed work. Contractor requests, but does not require, permission to use
non-identifying finished photographs of the completed work for portfolio and marketing purposes. Owner may decline by written
notice at any time without affecting any other term of this agreement.
16. Entire agreement
This document, together with the field takeoff it references and any signed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, proposals and representations, written or oral. It may be modified only
in writing signed by both parties. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full effect.
A note on this document
These terms are the standard contract terms Southeastern Renovation
uses for residential remodeling in South Carolina. They are written to be fair to both sides and are not intended as legal advice
to you. You are welcome — and encouraged, on any contract — to have an attorney review this before signing, and we are
happy to wait while you do.