Glossary term
What is Change order?
Short answer
A change order is a written agreement to change the work or price of a job after it has been quoted.
Change order, explained for tree service owners
Sometimes a job grows: the customer wants another tree cut, or the crew finds a hidden problem. A change order records the new work and the new price before anyone does it. It stops arguments at payment time. Keep it simple: describe the change, show the extra cost and get a signature or a text reply. Send a copy to the customer and file one with the job. Never start extra work on a verbal yes alone if you can avoid it.
Related terms
- Scope of work
A scope of work is a clear description of exactly what the job includes and does not include.
- Sales tax on services
Sales tax on services is a state or local tax that some places charge on tree work, and the rules differ widely by location.
- Written estimate
A written estimate is a document that lists the work, the price and the terms before a tree job begins.
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