How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Construction Services Agreement in Washington

In 2025, a personal client in Washington sought assistance with a construction services agreement for a custom home project. The client required a meticulous legal review of a 34-page contract that included several key components such as cost breakdowns and allowance clauses. Their primary concern was to identify any risks or vague language, particularly ensuring that unused allowance savings would revert entirely to them and that solid protections were in place regarding change orders, lien waivers, and project delays. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed attorneys with expertise in real estate law, featuring flat fee bids ranging from $500 to $850. Both proposals were provided to meet the client's tight deadline of less than one week, ensuring timely feedback on the critical aspects of the construction agreement