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Construction Change Order Template
Put any change to the job in writing: what is added or removed, what it costs and how many days it moves the schedule. Both sides sign before the work starts.
What to put on your change order
- Project name, address and original contract date
- Change order number and date
- The work added, removed or replaced
- Why the change is needed
- Cost of each added or removed item (use a minus sign for credits)
- Original contract amount and new total
- Days added to or removed from the schedule
- Signatures from both parties
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Questions
What is a change order?
A written change to the work, price or schedule of a job after the contract is signed. Both sides sign it, and it becomes part of the contract.
When do I need one?
Any time the client asks for extra work, a hidden condition changes the job or a material has to be swapped. Get it signed before the extra work starts; extras are much harder to collect on without a signature.
How do I show a credit for work removed?
Type a minus sign before the rate on that line, for example -250. The total subtracts it.
Does a change order replace the contract?
No. It amends it. Staple or attach it to the original contract and write the contract date at the top.