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Change Order Template for Contractors
Use this change order template to document added work, pricing, approval language, and payment terms before the extra work starts.
Generate a change orderWhat to include
A useful change order names the original scope, the added request, the price, payment terms, approval deadline, and what is not included.
When to send it
Send it before starting the added work. Written approval is easier to get while the request is fresh and before the extra labor is already sunk.
Keep it businesslike
Use calm, specific language. The goal is not to argue about the request. The goal is to protect the project record and get paid for approved work.