Understand Your Building Contract Before You Sign
Upload your contract and receive a clear, easy-to-understand summary of key areas that may require further review.
In plain English.
General information only. This tool does not provide legal advice.
How it works
1. Upload your contract
Select your building contract (PDF or Word).
2. Key contract areas are reviewed
Important clauses, risks and potential cost concerns are highlighted for further consideration.
3. Get clear insights
You’ll see a breakdown of key concerns and questions to ask before signing.
What Your Review Includes
✔ Key contract areas that may require further review
✔ Potential cost concerns and allowance items
✔ Questions you may want to ask before signing
✔ Plain-English explanations of complex clauses
What's At Risk?
Unexpected variations and additional costs
Delays that impact your build timeline
Clauses that may not be fully understood
Commitments that can affect your rights during construction
Takes less than 30 seconds. No sign-up required.
Why New Homeowners Use Before You Sign?
✔ Understand contract clauses in plain English
✔ Identify potential cost risks before signing
✔ Know which questions to ask your builder
✔ Gain confidence before making a major commitment
Who this is for?
✔ Homeowners about to sign a building contract
✔ Anyone unsure about contract terms or hidden risks
✔ People who want clarity before committing
Need a deeper review?
For people who want additional support, a professional contract review service may be available in the future.
This optional service would be separate from the automated report and provided by a qualified professional.