6 terms, defined plainly and without jargon standing in for other jargon.
Certificate of insuranceA document from an insurer confirming active cover. Should come from the insurer, not the contractor.
Change orderA written amendment covering work added after the contract is signed, and what it costs.
Legal accessA recorded right to reach a property from a public road, as opposed to informal or historic use.
Percolation testA soil test determining how quickly ground absorbs water; it decides which septic system is permitted.
Scope of workThe written description of exactly what a job includes and excludes.
SetbackThe minimum distance a structure must sit from a property line or road.