Templates
Contractor Templates
Use contractor-first templates to organize project paperwork before work changes hands.
Choose a template to document changed scope, price impact, schedule impact, and the client action needed before changed work continues.
Existing core templates
Existing contractor resources for change order templates, forms, examples, proposals, and estimates.
Construction Change Order TemplateDocument added scope, price impact, schedule impact, and the approval boundary before changed work continues.Contractor Change Order FormUse a practical form for changed scope, labor and material costs, schedule impact, and client action.Construction Change Order ExampleReview a filled example showing changed scope, price impact, schedule impact, client action, and documentation mistakes.Contractor Proposal TemplateOrganize scope, exclusions, pricing, schedule notes, and the client approval action needed before work begins.Roofing Estimate TemplateStructure roofing scope, materials, labor, tear-off notes, extras, pricing, and customer-facing assumptions.
Change order templates
Template pages for structuring changed scope, homeowner requests, residential changes, and contractor change order artifacts.
Change Order Scope Description ExampleSee practical wording for changed scope, exclusions, assumptions, and client action.Residential Construction Change Order TemplateDocument homeowner changes, hidden conditions, selections, price, and schedule impact.Change Order Request TemplateStructure the initial change request before it becomes an approval or invoice issue.Contractor Change Order TemplateUse a contractor-focused change order template distinct from the shorter form page.Change Order Clause ExampleReview practical clause wording for documenting how change orders should be handled.Change Order Terms ExampleReview practical business terms language for change order requests and approvals.
Approval forms
Forms and authorization records for getting explicit client action before extra work continues.
Change Order Approval FormCapture client approval action for changed scope, price, schedule, and job-record notes.Contractor Extra Work Authorization FormAuthorize extra work with scope, price, timing, and client action clearly separated.Small Contractor Change Order FormUse a simple form for small contractor jobs where the record still needs to be clear.Change Order Request Form for HomeownersGive homeowners a structured way to request changed work without treating the request as approval.
Pricing worksheets
Worksheets and examples for documenting the price behind changed work.
Documentation checklists
Logs, spreadsheets, and checklists for keeping the change order record complete.
Change Order Documentation ChecklistCheck the documentation record before a change order moves forward.Change Order Tracking SpreadsheetTrack change requests, pricing, approval evidence, invoice references, and open gaps.Change Order Log TemplateLog change orders across a job without treating log status as approval proof.
Email templates
Email templates for sending, approving, revising, or responding to change order requests.
Change Order Email TemplateSend a clear change order email with scope, price, schedule, and approval request language.Change Order Rejection Response TemplateRespond to a rejected change order without losing the request history or next action.Change Order Approval EmailSend a focused approval email once the change request is ready for client action.
Trade-specific change order templates
Trade-focused change order pages for documenting scope drift, pricing, schedule impact, and customer approval by contractor specialty.
Roofing Change Order TemplateDocument roofing scope drift from hidden decking, flashing changes, material upgrades, and weather or supplement impact.Remodeling Change Order FormCapture remodel changes from hidden conditions, allowances, selections, layout revisions, and finish upgrades.HVAC Change Order TemplateDocument HVAC equipment, ductwork, access, diagnostic, electrical, and condensate changes.Plumbing Change Order FormCapture plumbing changes from hidden pipe conditions, fixtures, access, reroutes, replacement decisions, and shutoff complications.Electrical Change Order TemplateDocument electrical changes involving panels, load, devices, fixtures, code corrections, access, and rough-in changes.Flooring Change Order ExampleReview a flooring example for subfloor prep, moisture findings, transitions, material upgrades, demo discoveries, and square footage changes.Painting Change Order Approval FormCapture painting approval for surface prep, rotten trim, color changes, additional coats, drywall repair, and access issues.Landscaping Change Order TemplateDocument landscaping changes involving grading, drainage, substitutions, irrigation, hardscape, weather, and site access.Siding Change Order FormCapture siding changes from sheathing damage, trim, fascia, insulation, flashing, and material revisions.Window Replacement Change Order TemplateDocument window and door changes from hidden framing damage, size changes, trim repair, flashing, substitutions, and lead-time impact.Deck Builder Change Order TemplateDocument deck scope drift from framing, footing, railing, stair, hidden rot, inspection, and code issues.Concrete Change Order FormCapture concrete changes from subgrade problems, reinforcement, sawcut/removal, weather, cure timing, access, and pump or truck needs.Drywall Change Order TemplateDocument drywall changes from patching, finish level, hidden damage, texture matching, access limits, and post-trade repairs.Cabinet Installation Change Order TemplateDocument cabinet installation changes from layout, hardware, field measurements, wall/floor conditions, appliance conflicts, and lead-time impact.Kitchen Remodel Change Order TemplateDocument kitchen remodel changes from selections, layout revisions, hidden conditions, appliances, MEP changes, countertops, and cabinet dependencies.Bathroom Remodel Change Order TemplateDocument bathroom remodel changes from waterproofing, tile, fixtures, hidden rot, plumbing relocation, ventilation, and electrical issues.Fence Contractor Change Order TemplateDocument fence changes from terrain, post depth, rock, gates, material upgrades, property line/access notes, HOA, and customer changes.Outdoor Living Change Order TemplateDocument outdoor living changes from patio, pergola, deck, grading, drainage, utilities, material substitutions, lighting, and electrical additions.Generator Installation Change Order TemplateDocument generator installation changes from service constraints, gas line changes, pad/location, permits, inspections, and transfer switch revisions.Electrical Panel Upgrade Change Order FormCapture panel upgrade changes from load calculation, service upgrade needs, code corrections, grounding, bonding, utility coordination, permits, and inspections.