Arizona Catastrophic Storm Residential Roof Repair Contract
ARIZONA CATASTROPHIC STORM RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR CONTRACT
Before signing: Use this Contract only for a licensed contractor repairing or replacing residential roof damage directly resulting from a catastrophic storm in an area designated by an insurer. Do not propose signing while the loss-producing event or a public safety emergency response is still underway at the property; essential services and immediate damage prevention remain allowed. Attach the completed damage estimate before signing. Print the two cancellation statements in at least 10-point bold type. Give Owner a legible copy of every signed document at signing.
Storm event and date: [________] Insurer-designated area and source of designation: [________]
This Contract is made on [__/__/____] between [OWNER NAME], mailing address [________] (Owner), and [CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME], business address [________], Arizona license number [________] (Contractor). The jobsite is [FULL ADDRESS OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION]. Owner ☐ resides there ☐ intends to reside there after the work.
1. Work and attached estimate
Contractor shall repair or replace only the roof areas and related work listed in the attached Exhibit A — Damage and Repair Estimate, dated [__/__/____]. The estimate identifies the precise location of each claimed damaged area, the work and materials, roof area square footage, inspection method, photographs or other damage support, exclusions, and any emergency work already done. If an insurer denies or pays less than claimed, this Contract does not itself change the price or require unapproved extra work.
Work included: [________]. Work excluded: [________]. Permits and responsible party: [________]. Estimated completion date: [__/__/____]. Estimated start, after claim decision except emergency loss prevention: [__/__/____].
2. Price, deposit, and progress payments
Total price, including applicable taxes: $[________]. Deposit due at signing: $[________], which may not exceed 50% of the total price. Other payments:
| Milestone and completed work | Amount | Due date or event |
|---|---|---|
| [________] | $[________] | [________] |
| [________] | $[________] | [________] |
| Final completion and agreed documents | $[________] | [________] |
Payments shall be made to [CONTRACTOR PAYEE] by [METHOD]. Contractor shall give Owner a written, signed receipt stating the true amount of any cash paid at signing.
3. Insurance claim and deductible
Insurer: [________]. Policyholder: [________]. Claim number: [________]. Claim status: ☐ pending ☐ approved ☐ denied. Owner is responsible for payment for work performed if the insurer denies payment or coverage for any part of the loss. Contractor makes no assurance that the insurer will cover the proposed work and will not pay, promise to pay, rebate, or indirectly offset the policy deductible.
If Owner submits an insurance claim for this repair, Contractor will not begin repair or replacement until the insurer approves or denies the claim, except work necessary to prevent further loss. Necessary emergency work, if any, is itemized in Exhibit A. Contractor will not act as Owner's insurance adjuster or negotiate the claim on Owner's behalf. Any unpaid communication with the insurer to assist a claim dispute requires Owner's permission. A joint insurer check to Owner and Contractor requires Owner's written consent and Contractor's license number on the check.
4. Changes, coverage, and site
Any addition, deletion, or other change to the original work order must be in a written change order signed by Owner, stating the work, price adjustment, and revised schedule. Contractor shall immediately notify and disclose in writing to Owner any cancellation of its workers' compensation coverage. Contractor shall protect the site reasonably and document any work needed to prevent further loss.
Workers' compensation carrier and policy, if applicable: [________]. Owner access arrangements: [________]. Completion and inspection arrangements: [________]. Product warranty, if any: [________]. Workmanship warranty, if any: [________].
5. Required cancellation statements
Print both statements in at least 10-point bold type in the signed Contract:
You may cancel this contract at any time within seventy-two hours after you have been notified that your insurer has denied your claim to pay for the goods and services to be provided under this contract.
You may cancel this contract at any time, for any reason, within four business days after signing this contract.
Owner may give written cancellation notice to Contractor at [CONTRACTOR CANCELLATION MAILING ADDRESS]. The notice need only state Owner's intent not to be bound by this Contract. After a cancellation under A.R.S. § 32-1158.02, Contractor must return payments and debt instruments within 10 days, except reasonable compensation for emergency services if Owner received a detailed description and itemization of those charges.
6. Registrar complaint notice
OWNER MAY FILE A WRITTEN COMPLAINT WITH THE ARIZONA REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS FOR AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF A.R.S. § 32-1154(A). TELEPHONE: (602) 542-1525. WEBSITE: HTTPS://ROC.AZ.GOV/. FOR THIS REPAIR PROJECT, THE COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT.
Print the preceding notice prominently in at least 10-point bold type. The parties will check any statutory exception before removing it.
7. Agreement and signatures
Arizona law governs this Contract. The signed Exhibit A, any signed change orders, and the stated payment terms form the agreement. Notices other than statutory cancellation are sent to the party addresses above by [METHOD]. Each party shall receive a legible copy of this Contract and all signed attachments at signing.
Owner signature: _________________________ Printed name: [________] Date: [__/__/____]
Contractor or designated representative signature: _________________________ Printed name/title: [________] Date: [__/__/____]
Cash paid at signing, if any: $[________]. Contractor's signed receipt for that cash: _________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Exhibit A — damage and repair estimate
Inspection performed before estimate? ☐ Yes ☐ No. Inspection date and nature: [________]. Roof physically accessed? ☐ Yes ☐ No. Method if not physically accessed: [________].
| Precise location and description of claimed damage | Supporting photo or record | Repair area or replacement square footage | Services, materials, quantity, and price |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________] | [________] | [____] sq. ft. | [________] |
| [________] | [________] | [____] sq. ft. | [________] |
Damaged areas omitted from this estimate and reason for each omission: [________ / NONE].
Emergency repairs already completed, with detailed services and itemized charges: [________ / NONE].
Contractor has made no assurance that an insurance policy will cover the claimed loss. Owner is responsible for payment for work performed if the insurer denies payment or coverage for all or part of the loss.
Owner acknowledges receipt of this estimate before signing the Contract: _________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Official sources
- A.R.S. § 32-1158.02 — catastrophic storm repair contract and estimate terms.
- A.R.S. § 32-1158 — general contractor agreement terms and signed copies.
- A.R.S. § 32-1162 — registrar complaint period.
- Arizona 2026 Chapter 157 — signed June 19, 2026; amended the insurer communication and emergency-response provisions of § 32-1158.02.
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors — current complaint contact.
About this template
- Last updated
- November 9, 2026
- Citations checked
- November 9, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Arizona
- Category
- Contracts & Agreements
Legal authority
- A.R.S. § 32-1158(A)-(B)
- A.R.S. § 32-1158.02(A)-(O)
- A.R.S. § 32-1162(A)
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on November 9, 2026.
A.R.S. § 32-1158(A) (checked November 9, 2026): "Any contract in an amount of more than $1,000 entered into between a contractor and the owner of a property to be improved shall contain in writing at least the following information"
A.R.S. § 32-1158(B) (checked November 9, 2026): "the contractor shall provide the owner with a legible copy of all documents signed and a written and signed receipt for and in the true amount of any cash paid"
A.R.S. § 32-1158.02(A) (checked November 9, 2026): "For residential repair or replacement of damage resulting directly from a catastrophic storm in a specific area that is designated by an insurer, in addition to the requirements of section 32-1158"
A.R.S. § 32-1158.02(C) (checked November 9, 2026): "A cancellation shall be evidenced by the insured owner giving written notice of cancellation to the contractor's address stated in the contract."
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