A solid landscaping contract protects both you and the landscaper. In Victoria, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 requires written contracts for domestic building work over $10,000 (and recommends them for smaller projects).
Essential Contract Items
- Full names and contact details of both parties
- VBA registration number and insurance details
- Detailed scope of work with materials specified
- Total price (fixed price or schedule of rates)
- Payment schedule with progress payments linked to milestones
- Start date and estimated completion date
- Warranty terms
- Variation process (how changes are approved and priced)
- Dispute resolution process
- Cooling-off period (5 business days for contracts over $10,000)
See our guide to choosing a landscaper for more advice.
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