Subcontractor Agreements
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Subcontractor agreements that flow down the right terms and keep your payment and lien rights intact.
What's included
- Scope, price, schedule, and controlled flow-down of the prime contract
- Payment terms and conditional / unconditional lien waivers in California's statutory form (Civ. Code §8132–8138)
- Indemnity within California limits (Civ. Code §2782 / §2782.05)
- Insurance, additional-insured, and retention terms
- Change orders, backcharges, and dispute provisions
How it works
- Tell us about the project and how you get paid
- Flat-fee quote up front — no hourly surprises
- We draft or review the documents to California law
- A lawyer reviews everything with you — in your language
FAQ
Should I sign the GC's subcontract as-is?
Not before review. Broad flow-down clauses can bind you to prime-contract terms you never saw, and an over-broad waiver can quietly give up payment or lien rights.
Are lien waivers standardized in California?
Yes — Civil Code §8132–8138 prescribe the exact statutory forms. A non-conforming waiver may be unenforceable, or may waive far more than you intended.
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