M|K
Contract Terms and Conditions
❖ The contents of this proposal discard any plans or verbal discussions unless amended in writing with valid signatures. References on project or amendments can also be noted on Invoices or estimate sheets with valid signatures. Materials, equipment, and methods may vary from notes provided, but always will meet the expectations within time frame and allotted budg
et. MK must provide a copy of terms and conditions before or after contract signatures. Policy:
❖ A Limited 1-year warranty is included with your project. M|K Construction & Landscaping Services LLC offers a 1 Year Limited Warranty as described above. Questions about our warranty can be directed to [email protected]. year from time of service. Any treatment methods and scheduling are at the discretion of
Cracks:
The warranty is valid for one
the contractor. Subcontractor work is not warrantied unless expressly written. Warranty does not cover acts of God or damages caused directly from abuse outside of normal
usage. MK Construction & Landscaping Services LLC does not warrant chips, flaking, spalling, or
surface wear in any way. Builder’s Responsibility: The builder is responsible for correcting only those cracks that exceed
the standard. An appropriate joint or crack filler can be used and is acceptable for a crack up to
1/2 inch in width or vertical displacement. Homeowner’s Responsibility: For aesthetic purposes, smaller cracks may be filled with a
waterproof concrete caulk. While this may reduce the appearance of the crack, it should be
noted that there will be a color and texture variance between the original concrete and the
caulking. Driveways, patios, and sidewalks should have expansion and contraction joints. These
joints help guide the natural cracks that will develop. Regularly, cracks will exit or form outside
of control joint locations. Random cracking is to be expected.
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Puddles:
Standard: No measurable water depth exceeding 1/2 inch is acceptable on concrete for more
than 24 hours after rain has stopped. This standard does not apply to stamped or decorative
surfaces. Builder’s Responsibility: The builder will correct to meet the standard as needed. Color and
texture variations are to be expected. Spalling:
Standard: Spalling, scaling, pitting, or pop outs are to be expected in extreme weather regions. Builder’s Responsibility: The builder is not responsible for damage that is the result of spalling,
scaling, or pitting caused by salt, chemicals, mechanical implements, or other factors beyond the
builder’s control. Homeowner’s Responsibility: The homeowner should take precaution to reduce or eliminate
the exposure of exterior concrete to salt, chemicals, mechanical implements, and other factors
which could damage the concrete surface.
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Stains:
Standard: Exterior concrete will stain. Builder’s Responsibility: None. Homeowner’s Responsibility: The homeowner should take precautions to prevent petroleum-
based products, solvents, and paint from meeting exterior concrete surfaces. By keeping stain
remover on hand, many stains can be made less visible if treated immediately. (It should be
noted, however, that these products may also weaken the surface of concrete.) Concrete is a
porous, natural product that absorbs such substances as petroleum-based products, solvents,
and paints. When a liquid enters concrete, it can seep from top to bottom or bottom to top (a
stain may appear from underneath the surface, even if nothing was spilled upon the top surface
of the concrete). It should also be expected that mud from the construction site could get into
the porous surface of concrete. This is beyond the control of the builder and falls within the
parameters of this standard. Concrete Background:
Concrete consists of a mixture of many natural materials: water, cement, sand, gravel, fly
ash and other various admixtures. These materials are combined in many ways according to
the specific use of the finished concrete, regional requirements, and climate. Because it is a
natural product, it is difficult to control how it will react to various conditions that are
beyond the control of both the builder and the homeowner. Naturally occurring conditions
affect concrete in numerous ways. Concrete expands and contracts with temperature changes. This is especially during the first year after concrete has been poured, because it still retains a
lot of water. Another characteristic of concrete that is difficult to control is color variations. Concrete itself can have varying colors due to the different types of sand and aggregates used in
the mixture. Color variations can also be caused by admixtures such as calcium chloride, (the
most used admixture to accelerate the curing process of concrete and to reduce the effects of
freezing). If concrete is poured on different days, and the previously poured concrete has had
time to cure a bit, color differences will be apparent. Different brands and types of concrete
may contain many varieties of sand, cement, admixtures, and aggregate that will result in color
variations in the finished concrete. When repairs are made, the concrete used as a filler must be
extremely dry to prevent shrinkage. This almost always results in a repair patch that is darker in
color than the existing concrete. Because of the previous explanations for color variations, it is
to be expected that whenever a repair is made, it is nearly impossible to match the colors of
concrete. Because the curing of concrete is a chemical process and can take up to one year to
complete, changes in size and strength are to be expected. It is very difficult to control the
effects of water evaporation, air bubbles within the concrete, air humidity, and wind. Some
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chemical processes are only controllable and are the responsibility of the homeowner. Pitting,
spalling, or scaling can occur when salt or other deicers are applied directly to the surface of the
concrete or when they are indirectly deposited on the surface by tires or feet. These substances
cause rapid deterioration of the surface, by both chemically attacking the concrete and by
drawing moisture near or within the surface and promoting expansion and contraction of the
concrete during the freeze-thaw cycle. Other chemicals, such as lawn fertilizer, can also
chemically attack the surface of the concrete, resulting in spalling, scaling, and pitting. Concrete
need adequate time to fully cure and mature for strength and bonding. Customer Signature:
Date:
MK Construction Signature: Date:
Exclusions:
Warranty exclusions of the following items:
Excludes any displacement or chipping between new and old or existing concrete or pavements
Sealers
Drains, Pipes, Or Downspouts
Concrete Patches or Repairs
Overlay Products
Epoxies
Coatings of Any Type
Special Finishes
Landscaping
Asphalt Repairs
Painting or Caulking
Woodwork
Firepits, Benches, and Pergolas
Concrete Work Designed by Others, Subject to Heavy or Commercial Use, Approaches, Aprons,
Shop Floors, or Work Done in Accordance with Outside Source/Private Designs or Mixes. Concrete Coloration
Decorative Concrete or Finely Finished Surfaces
Contract Cancellation Policy:
Homeowners and Clients may cancel a contract agreement with in a 3-day grace period for a
full refund. If the cancellation is past the 3-day grace period, there will be a 10% lessor
cancellation processing fee from security deposit. Refunds may take up to 45 days per Virginia
State Law. If in the event a contract is cancelled in the middle of production All the charges and debt
which the client is liable to pay to the contractor or any outstanding balances will be due with
an 18% processing lessor fee. Refund of remainder will be processed in 45 days per Virginia
State Laws.
