What should a contract for a new garage door include?

• Contractor's name, address, telephone number and Certificate of Competency or State Contractor's license number.
• Detail of quality, types of material and a detailed description of the work to be done.
• The completion date of the work to be performed and a payment schedule.
• The contractor will obtain all necessary building permits.
• Make sure that all construction debris is removed by the contractor.

WARNING:

• Arrange to pay the contractor after the work is completed and according to a payment schedule.
• Make all payments by check to the company contracted to do the work, not to “cash” or a person's name.
• If your contract exceeds $2,500.00, a Notice of Commencement must be filed by the homeowner or contractor can file it for you. Your failure to record a Notice of Commencement may result in your paying twice for improvements to your property.

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