Free Electrician Contract Template

ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONTRACT This Electrical Service Contract (the “Contract”) is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the “Effective Date”), BETWEEN: [Contractor Name], electrical license number [Electrical License Number], with a principal place of business at [Contractor Address] (the “Contractor”); AND [Owner Name], with a mailing address at [Owner Address] (the “Owner”). The Contractor and the Owner may be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” 1. PROPERTY AND SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor will perform electrical work at [Property Address] (the “Property”) as follows: [Scope of Work] (for example, panel upgrade, circuit addition, lighting install, outlet replacement, EV charger, generator interlock or troubleshooting). Work not listed in this Section is outside the scope of this Contract and requires a written change order. 2. SCHEDULE Work is scheduled to start on [Start Date] and is estimated to be substantially complete by [Estimated Completion Date], subject to utility coordination, inspections, material lead times and hidden conditions. Time estimates are not a guarantee unless the Parties agree in writing to a firm completion date. 3. PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND CODE The Contractor will obtain the electrical permits required for the work, unless the Parties agree in writing that the Owner will pull them. Work will be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with the applicable electrical code and utility rules. The Owner will give the Contractor and the inspector reasonable access. The Contractor will request the utility disconnect or reconnect when the scope requires it. 4. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Unless the Owner supplies devices in writing, the Contractor will furnish the wire, devices, fixtures and equipment needed for the scope. Owner-supplied fixtures must be on site, complete and suitable for the box and circuit. The Contractor is not responsible for defects in Owner-supplied items or for delays caused by late delivery of those items. 5. PRICE AND PAYMENT (a) Price. The Owner will pay [Contract Price] on a [Pricing Method] basis (fixed price, time and materials, or not-to-exceed). (b) Deposit. A deposit of [Deposit Amount] is due on signing, where permitted by law. (c) Schedule. Remaining amounts are due as follows: [Payment Schedule]. (d) Extra work. Work outside the scope is billed at [Hourly Rate for Extra Work], plus materials at cost plus [Material Markup], after a written change order. (e) Late payment. Overdue amounts may accrue a late charge where permitted, and the Contractor may suspend work after written notice until the balance is paid. 6. CHANGE ORDERS Changes to scope, materials, schedule or price must be in writing and signed or accepted electronically by both Parties before the extra work begins, except emergency work needed to remove a shock or fire hazard. Emergency work will be documented as soon as practical. 7. POWER SHUTDOWN AND SAFETY The Owner agrees that the Contractor may de-energize circuits or the service as needed for safe work. Planned outage window: [Planned Outage Window]. The Owner will keep people and pets away from open panels and unfinished circuits. The Contractor will use lockout/tagout practices consistent with applicable safety rules and will restore power to unaffected circuits when practical. 8. HIDDEN WIRING AND PANELS If the Contractor finds aluminum branch wiring, knob-and-tube, overloaded panels, unpermitted work, asbestos or other hidden conditions not reasonably visible at the estimate, the Contractor will stop that portion of the work and give the Owner a written change-order proposal. The Contractor is not required to proceed with that extra work until the Owner accepts the proposal. 9. WARRANTY The Contractor warrants workmanship for [Warranty Period] from substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on devices and equipment pass through to the Owner. This warranty does not cover Owner-supplied materials, overload, water intrusion, work altered by others, or utility-side faults. THE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED POWER OR THAT EXISTING WIRING LEFT IN PLACE MEETS CURRENT CODE. 10. LICENSE AND INSURANCE The Contractor represents that it holds the electrical or contractor license required where the Property is located, and will maintain general liability insurance and, where required, workers’ compensation coverage, as follows: [Insurance Coverage]. A certificate of insurance will be provided on request. 11. CLEANUP AND COMPLETION The Contractor will remove job-related debris and leave the work area reasonably clean. Old devices and scrap remain the Owner’s property unless the Owner asks the Contractor to dispose of them. The Owner will inspect the work at completion and note any punch-list items in writing. 12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Contractor is an independent contractor and controls the means and methods of the work, its personnel and its tools. Nothing in this Contract creates an employment, partnership or agency relationship. 13. CANCELLATION Where consumer-protection law gives the Owner a cooling-off right for contracts signed at home, the Owner may cancel within [Cancellation Period] as that law requires. Either Party may cancel for a material breach not cured within ten (10) days after written notice. The Owner will pay for work and non-returnable materials provided through the cancellation date. 14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Except for damage caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct, or where the law does not allow a limitation, each Party’s total liability under this Contract is limited to the amounts paid or payable under this Contract. 15. GOVERNING LAW This Contract is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract, unless the Parties agree in writing to try mediation first. 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) Entire Agreement. This Contract is the entire agreement on its subject matter. (b) Amendments. Changes must be in writing and signed or accepted electronically by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. (d) Electronic Signatures. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, including by electronic signature. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the Effective Date. CONTRACTOR Name: [Contractor Name] License: [Electrical License Number] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Date: ____________________________________ OWNER Name: [Owner Name] Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________________________________