A change order is its own document
You write it against the job with the items and price for the change. The original estimate is not edited, so you keep a clear record of both.
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Quick answer
In Grover Work a change order is its own document attached to the job. The customer approves it online with a signature, it creates its own invoice, and the job shows the original price, approved changes, pending changes and what has been paid.
The problem with changes made on the job site
Most disputes at the end of a job start with a change that was agreed out loud. The homeowner wanted the island moved, the crew found rot, a different tile was chosen, and nobody wrote down what it cost.
A change order fixes that by recording what changed, what it costs and that the customer said yes, before the extra work begins.
How it works
Open the job and add a change order
Describe the change and add the items and price.
Send it to the customer
They open a private link and read exactly what is changing and what it costs.
They approve it
The approval is recorded with a signature, and the change order is billed as its own payment.
Do the work
The job total updates, so everyone sees the revised price.
How change orders work in Grover Work
Customer approval with a signature
The customer reviews the change on their phone and approves with a typed signature, recorded with their name, the time and device details.
Its own invoice
An approved change order is billed as a single payment, so the extra work is not buried in the final balance.
A running job total
The job shows the original contract, approved change orders, pending changes, the revised total and what has been paid.
When to write a change order
- The customer asks for something that was not in the scope.
- Hidden conditions appear, such as damaged framing, old wiring or rot behind a wall.
- A material or fixture is swapped for one with a different price.
- Permit or inspection requirements add work.
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Questions, answered
What is a change order in construction?
A change order is a written agreement to change the scope, price or schedule of a job that has already been agreed. It records what is different from the original contract and that the customer approved it.
Do I need a change order for small changes?
It is good practice for anything that changes the price. Small written changes are far easier to settle than disagreements about what was said. Check any contract or local rules that apply to your work for specific requirements.
Can customers approve a change order from their phone?
Yes. They open a private link, review the change and approve it with a typed signature, which Grover Work records with the time and device details.
Does a change order change the original estimate?
No. The original stays as it was approved, and the change order sits beside it. The job shows both and the revised total.
Is a typed signature legally binding?
Electronic signatures are generally accepted for this kind of agreement in the United States, but rules vary by state and by contract type. Grover Work records who approved and when, and we are not a law firm, so ask a lawyer about your specific situation.