Change Orders

Virtually all projects change as they progress. If either the homeowner or the contractor feels something must be added or removed from the project, a change order should be filled out and signed by you and the homeowner. Change orders will likely increase the project's cost, and the amount for time and materials should be stated.

This sample Change Order is available for ImproveNet pros to give to their clients. For a copy of a Change Order, click here.

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 Punch Lists

A punch list is standard on all commercial construction and increasingly in residential construction. It is a checklist of every item that is incomplete, not done at all, or requires fixing or replacement.
We offer this punch list sample for ImproveNet pros to give their clients. You may wish to encourage the homeowner to periodically walk through the project and keep notes on items needing repair or correction. Then, when the job is nearly complete, walk through the project together to check on known items and look for others. If an architect or designer is involved, he or she should join you.

For a copy of a Punch List, click here.

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