Which JCT contract?

[newnhambolton]

I am just about to build a double-storey side extension and a rear single extension but which contract do I use? The build cost is in the region of £85K.

I've had a look at the FMB one but it seems to be too simple.

Thanks

 

[denso13]

Might give you a better idea here

http://www.jctltd.co.uk/assets/Deciding on the appropriate JCT contract November2008.pdf

One of the minor/small works ones will be more than enough

 

[^woody^]

I've had a look at the FMB one but it seems to be too simple.

Thanks

Why is it too simple for a domestic extension?

Are you expecting lots of clauses and conditions to complicate the whole thing?

The cost is irrelevant, its the scope of the works which should determine the contract.

For this type of work, you could cover everything in 10-15 bullet points

 

[Shytalkz]

NHB: Woodster writes some surveyor-type shi'ite at times, but this is not one of them. Take note!

 

[newnhambolton]

The FMB contract states that payments are every 14 days whilst we want payments to be in stages, DPC, joist level, eaves levels, roof complete, 1st and 2nd fix.

Do you think we could just cross out the 14 days and put in what we want?

And what about the joint account business? Can we just cross any non relevant bits?

Thanks

 

[Shytalkz]

You don't have to use any standard form of contract, but you can use one as a basis on which to draw up your own, or you can amend it as you suggest.

Contract law is on the basis of offer and acceptance, so as long as the contractor is aware of the changes and agrees to them at the time of pricing, you have concensus ad idem and it's binding on you both. Unless it's an unfair term.

 

[noseall]

We coincide our billing with (successful) b.c. visits. In other words the customer pays when a stage is passed.

However, we do require some forward payment in order for the job to progress at the early stages, particularly when excavating or when large amounts of materials have been delivered to the site.

These payments cover things other than our personal wages and are entirely beneficial to the customer and the job.