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

In 2025, an individual in Washington posted a project seeking assistance with a construction services agreement related to the construction of a new single-family home. The client needed help reviewing and potentially revising the contract with their general contractor, particularly regarding concerns about cost overruns, change orders, and liability, given that the home would be built on a steep slope and had a total contract value of approximately $4.25 million. With a year of preliminary work under their belt, they were approaching the final stages before construction and sought clarity on the implications of modifications made to the existing contract template. As a result, the client received four proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $1,200 to $1,999, all submitted to