REF: PLUMBING-SERVICE-AGREEMENT PLUMBING SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS INDEPENDENT PLUMBING SERVICE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into on this [Agreement Date], at the site location specified below, by and between:
SERVICE PROVIDER / PLUMBING CONTRACTOR:
[Plumber Full Name], having their principal place of trade or residence at:
[Plumber Business Address]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Plumber", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their legal heirs, executors, and permitted assigns) of the FIRST PART;
AND
CLIENT / PROPERTY OWNER:
[Client Full Name], residing at:
[Client Residential Address]
(hereinafter referred to as the "Client", which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include their legal heirs, successors, and assigns) of the SECOND PART.
The Plumber and the Client are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party".
WHEREAS:
A. The Client owns or lawfully occupies the property situated at [Work Site Location] (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") and requires specialized sanitary, piping, fixture fitting, and drainage works.
B. The Plumber represents that they possess the necessary trade competence, technical skills, hand and power tools, and practical experience to perform the plumbing services in a professional, workmanlike manner in conformity with standard trade practices and local municipal sanitary bylaws.
C. The Client desires to retain the Plumber, and the Plumber agrees to undertake the services described herein, subject to the terms and mutual covenants detailed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. SCOPE OF PLUMBING SERVICES
1.1 The Plumber shall execute, perform, and complete the following plumbing and sanitary tasks at the Site:
[Description of Plumbing Work]
1.2 Any additional tasks, unseen pipe realignments, or civil masonry alterations discovered during the course of work that fall outside this scope shall be deemed Extra Works, requiring prior written or electronic approval from the Client along with a separate mutually agreed price quotation.
2. WORK LOCATION AND TIMELINE
2.1 All work shall be performed at the premises located at: [Work Site Location].
2.2 The Plumber shall commence work upon receipt of the initial advance and shall make all commercially reasonable efforts to complete the entire scope within an estimated duration of [Estimated Work Duration], subject to unexpected structural impediments or water supply shutoffs outside the control of the Plumber.
2.3 The Client shall provide unhindered access to the Site, water connections, and temporary power supply during standard working hours.
3. PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS AND FIXTURES
3.1 The arrangement regarding the supply of pipes, elbows, valves, taps, sealants, cement, and sanitary ware shall be governed as follows: Provided by Client.
3.2 The estimated cost of materials is INR [Estimated Materials Cost (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Estimated Materials Cost (INR)]). Where materials are purchased by the Plumber on behalf of the Client, original GST tax invoices or shop cash memos shall be presented to the Client for direct verification and reimbursement prior to final settlement.
3.3 All materials utilized shall be of standard Indian Standard Institute (ISI) certified grade (CPVC, UPVC, SWR, or brass fittings as applicable).
4. CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
4.1 The agreed labor and service charges for the execution of the plumbing scope amount to INR [Labor Charges (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Labor Charges (INR)]).
4.2 The total project estimate, including labor and estimated materials, is INR [Total Estimated Cost (INR)] (Indian Rupees [Total Estimated Cost (INR)]).
4.3 The Client shall pay the consideration strictly in accordance with the following terms:
[Payment Terms and Milestones]
4.4 Payments may be made via UPI, NEFT, IMPS, or cash against a valid signed receipt. The Plumber may suspend work if payment milestones are delayed beyond three (3) calendar days without valid reason.
5. PRESSURE TESTING, INSPECTION, AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
5.1 Upon completion of piping joints and before civil refilling or plastering, the Plumber shall conduct visual and water pressure leakage tests in the presence of the Client or their authorized representative.
5.2 The Plumber warrants all labor and workmanship against installation defects, pipeline joint leakage, and faulty fitting for a period of [Workmanship Warranty Period] commencing from the date of completion and final handover.
5.3 This warranty specifically excludes damages resulting from physical tampering by third parties, water pressure surges exceeding municipal limits, external civil drilling, or normal wear and tear of consumable rubber washers and O-rings.
6. SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, AND LIABILITY
6.1 The Plumber shall exercise reasonable care and standard safety precautions while cutting, soldering, or laying pipes. The Plumber shall ensure that debris, discarded pipe remnants, and packaging materials are collected and placed at designated disposal spots at the Site.
6.2 The Plumber shall not be held liable for pre-existing concealed pipeline leaks, wall seepage, sub-surface structural fractures, or electrical conduits buried inside walls without visible demarcation, provided the Plumber has exercised ordinary trade diligence.
7. TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION
7.1 Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving twenty-four (24) hours advance notice if the other Party commits a material breach of terms and fails to remedy such breach upon verbal or written intimation.
7.2 In the event of premature termination, the Client shall pay the Plumber pro-rata for all labor actually performed and reimburse all non-returnable materials procured up to the moment of termination.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
8.2 Any dispute, difference, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be resolved through good faith mutual consultation. If unresolved within fifteen (15) days, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by both Parties.
8.3 Subject to the arbitration clause, the civil courts having territorial jurisdiction over [Work Site Location] shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have signed and executed this Plumbing Service Agreement on the date and year first above written in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.
PLUMBER / CONTRACTOR:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Plumber Full Name]
Date: [Agreement Date]
CLIENT / OCCUPANT:
Signature: __________________________
Name: [Client Full Name]
Date: [Agreement Date]
WITNESS 1:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
WITNESS 2:
Signature: __________________________
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
SCHEDULE OF TERMS, COVENANTS & CONDITIONS(6 ACTIVE CLAUSES)
1. TENURE & TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{duration_months}} months commencing on {{commencement_date}} and terminating on {{expiry_date}} unless renewed by mutual consent.
2. MONTHLY RENT & DUE DATE: The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_rent}} payable in advance on or before the {{rent_due_day}} day of each calendar month.
3. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security sum of Rs. {{security_deposit}} with the First Party, returnable within 7 banking days of vacant handover.
4. PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES: The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful residential dwelling purposes and shall not be converted into commercial or industrial use.
5. STATUTORY ARBITRATION (ACT 1996): Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with seat of arbitration in the execution city.
6. SUB-LEASE & ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITION: The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with possession, or assigning any portion of the premises to third parties without prior written consent.
ATTESTATION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES (AS PER APPLICABLE LAW)
First Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
Second Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
