A gutter contract should spell out the linear footage, gutter size and profile, material and color, downspout count, and guards, then the scope, total price, payment schedule, start window, warranty, and signatures. The footage and downspout numbers are the heart of it — they define both the job and the price, and putting them in writing stops the disputes before they start.
Below is the full clause-by-clause layout you can adapt into any contract. It's written for real gutter jobs — replacements, guards, and the gray areas where homeowners "thought it included" something it didn't — so both sides know exactly what was agreed.
Your business name, license, and contact; the homeowner's name and the property address. The basics, but they make the document enforceable and the job unmistakable.
Linear footage, gutter size (5-inch or 6-inch), continuous-run or sectional, material and color, downspout count and location, and whether guards are included. This is the clause that prevents "I thought it covered the back of the house."
State whether you're removing and hauling old gutters, repairing fascia, or leaving it. Old-gutter tear-off and rotted-board repair are common surprises — name them so the price holds.
Total price, any deposit, and when the balance is due. On a replacement, a deposit plus balance on completion is standard. Spell out the dollars and the dates so payment isn't a guessing game.
Your workmanship warranty on labor (one to several years is typical) plus the manufacturer's material warranty. State what's covered and what isn't, so a clog or storm claim doesn't become a fight.
An estimated start window, weather contingency, and a signature line for both parties with the date. A signed contract is what turns a verbal "sounds good" into a job you can stand behind.
Not every gutter job needs a full contract. A clear written estimate often does the job when:
For anything with a deposit, a full replacement, or guards, get it signed. The bigger the job, the more the contract protects you both.
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The parties, the property, the scope (footage, size, material, color, downspouts, guards), old-gutter removal, total price and payment schedule, start window, a workmanship warranty, and signatures.
A workmanship warranty of one to several years on labor, plus the manufacturer's material warranty. State what's covered and what isn't so a future clog or storm claim doesn't become a fight.
A clear written estimate is often enough for a quick cleaning or short repair. For a full replacement or anything with a deposit, get a signed contract.
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