Winterize / Summerize Seasonal Prep

This proposal covers {{season}} seasonal home prep at {{client_address}} — approximately {{home_sqft}} sq ft with {{gutter_linear_feet}} linear feet of gutter.

Winterize (fall) scope:

Irrigation shutdown

• Shut off water to irrigation system

• Blow out sprinkler lines with compressor (prevents freeze damage)

• Insulate backflow preventer

• Drain and store garden hoses

Exterior water

• Shut off exterior hose-bib supply valves (interior)

• Drain hose bibs

• Install insulating covers over hose bibs

• Drain pool/spa or winterize per pool template (separate service)

Gutter cleaning

• Remove leaves and debris from all gutters

• Check downspouts for clogs; clear

• Check gutter attachment and sloping

• Haul-off debris

HVAC

• Replace air filter (standard 1" filter; 4" media filter at additional cost)

• Check thermostat settings for winter schedule

• Change batteries in non-wired thermostats

• Verify heat mode function

Interior & envelope

• Check weatherstripping on exterior doors

• Reverse ceiling fans to winter direction (clockwise, slow)

• Check smoke and CO detector function; replace batteries

• Visual inspection of attic for ventilation and pest entry points

• Caulk obvious gaps around windows if found

Exterior

• Visual roof inspection from ground

• Check and seal any obvious gaps in siding or trim

• Remove window AC units if present

• Check chimney cap and flue damper

**Summerize (spring) scope:** (inverse)

• Restart irrigation; test all zones and heads

• Reinstall garden hoses

• Reopen exterior water valves

• HVAC filter change; confirm cool mode function

• Reverse ceiling fans to summer direction (counterclockwise, fast)

• Clean outdoor AC condenser coil (light duty)

• Remove insulating hose-bib covers

• Visual exterior inspection after winter

Estimated duration: 3–6 hours depending on scope.

Start date: {{start_date}}. Schedule fall prep before first freeze (typically October–November in most of the US) and spring prep after the final freeze date.

Total contract price: {{total}}

Due at completion. Any repairs identified during the visit are priced separately.

**Annual bundle (both fall + spring):** typically 10% discount over individual-service pricing.

Due at completion. Recurring customers on auto-renew for annual seasonal prep at locked-in rate.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Irrigation system repair (identified issues priced separately)

• Gutter repair or replacement beyond cleaning

• Chimney sweeping or fireplace service

• Tree trimming or heavy landscape prep

• Deep-cleaning or pressure-washing services

• Any repairs identified during the inspection (separate quote)

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• {{client_name}} has compressor access OR accepts that {{contractor_name}} brings portable compressor (rental fee may apply for very long irrigation mains)

• Gutter access is safe from ladder; very high or complex roof lines may require additional cost for lift

• Work occurs during normal business hours

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}