How can a handyman avoid legal disputes caused by assumptions?

Q: How can a handyman avoid legal disputes caused by assumptions?

Direct answer: Scope disputes escalate when assumptions are left undocumented. Practical steps List assumptions: What you assumed about access, materials, or conditions. Get acknowledgment: Client confirms in writing. Update when wrong: Re-price immediately. Next step: Add an 'assumptions' section to all estimates.

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Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Scope disputes escalate when assumptions are left undocumented.

Practical steps

List assumptions: What you assumed about access, materials, or conditions.
Get acknowledgment: Client confirms in writing.
Update when wrong: Re-price immediately.

Next step: Add an 'assumptions' section to all estimates.