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The standard hold-back amount is about twice the value of the punch list items. How much retainage? Retainage is typically in the 5% to 10% range, although some contractors will negotiate for a fixed fee or limit.
Clients withhold retention against main contractors and main contractors withhold payment against sub-contractors. Retentions typically take the form of a percentage on the contract value. The rate can vary wildly but is typically around 5%.
Retainage is the withholding of a portion of the funds that are due to a contractor or subcontractor until the construction project is finished. It is meant to serve as a financial incentive and an assurance that the contractor will complete the project in a satisfactory manner.
A rule of thumb for independent contractors is that the vendor should be allowed to mark up your pay rate by about 15 percent when billing the client. This allows the vendor a respectable profit without making the bill rate outrageous.
All subcontractors must file and pay taxes including state, local and federal income and self-employment taxes on their own. The general contractor must file IRS Form 1099-MISC if the subcontractor earns over $600.
A rule of thumb for independent contractors is that the vendor should be allowed to mark up your pay rate by about 15 percent when billing the client. This allows the vendor a respectable profit without making the bill rate outrageous.
Retention must be released to the contractor 30 days after the acceptance of the portion of the project on which the funds were retained. Contractors may not retain more than 5 percent from subcontractors and shall release retention to subcontractors within 30 days of the completion of the subcontract.
Licensing. Scope of Work and Payment. Timing. Defense and Indemnification.
The payment bond is backed by a surety company, and protects the owner and subcontractors. If a general contractor refuses to pay his subcontractors, they can make a claim against the payment bond. The surety company will pay out the subcontractors for at least part of their money and take the contractor to court.
