What is Change Order?

Definition

A written amendment to the original roofing contract documenting additional work, materials, or costs that arise during a project beyond the original scope. Common roofing change orders include replacement of deteriorated decking discovered after tear-off, additional flashing work, or code-required upgrades. Any change order should be in writing and signed before work proceeds. Unscrupulous contractors may use excessive undisclosed change orders as a bid-and-inflate tactic.