How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Review a Home Improvement Contract in California

In 2026, an individual in California posted a project seeking assistance with reviewing a home improvement contract. The client was considering signing the agreement for the conversion of a detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit and wanted to ensure there were no unusual terms that could jeopardize their interests. They sought guidance on whether to request additional wording from the general contractor to enhance their protections in the contract. As a result, the client received 11 proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $495 to $5,000, all submitted to meet the client's deadline of less than a week.