🔨 Construction & RemodelingModerateAlso: project amendment, scope change, contract modification
Change Order
Definition
A change order is a formal written document that modifies the original scope, cost, or timeline of a construction project. Industry data shows that 60-80% of remodeling projects have at least one change order.
Common Questions
Real-World Example
You'd see this when a Vancouver, WA homeowner is having their bathroom retiled and the contractor uncovers rotted subfloor — work not in the original quote.
Why It Matters
Homeowners encounter this term mid-project. A contractor who insists on change orders signals professionalism.
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