How to Write a Contract for a Well Water Driller
Contracts serve as written agreements between two parties. One party is the contractor and one is the owner. When an owner needs a product or service from a vendor, a contract describes the agreement specifically. You may need to hire a contractor to drill a well for water. By stating what you expect, you can write a contract for a well water driller. Check with your state for guidelines to make your contract legal and binding. Laws vary by state about writing and formatting contracts. If you prepare, you can write your own contract.
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Well Water Driller Contract Basics
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Review sample contracts. You can find a free template on the Internet, such as a Massachusetts Home Improvement Sample Contract.
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Use clear concise language and terminology. Review "How to Write for Judges, not Like Judges," a document created by the Plain Language movement of the Federal Government.
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Make a list of facts. This will be the basis for the contract. Name the owner and the well driller. Give the physical location of the property that the water well will be drilled. State the date in which the contract was created.
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Describe specifically how many wells will be drilled, and how deep the expected drilling will be. For example, will the well be approximately 180 feet? Describe if the well will be sufficient at the first underground spring found, or will the well be drilled to find the second underground spring, Describe if the well is guaranteed to supply water for years to come. If so, how many?
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Describe what materials and equipment will be used and who will be responsible for acquiring them. For example, what size submersible water pump will be used, and who will buy it. Designate who will purchase and file for local permits.
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Describe the terms of payment. Will the payment be due up front, half up front, or will the payment be due at the completion of the job?
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Describe what happens if there is a dispute between the owner and the well driller. Who will be the mediator and who will make a judgment of the disputes? How will the contract be amended?
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Sign and date the contract. The owner and the well water driller should sign the contract.
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