How should a handyman handle unexpected conditions discovered mid-job?

Direct answer: Reduce mistakes by pausing work when conditions change and re-confirming scope before proceeding.

Practical steps

• Stop work briefly: Prevent compounding errors or rework.
• Document the issue: Photos and a short written description.
• Reconfirm scope: Price and approval before continuing.

Next step: Adopt a rule: no progress on surprises without written approval.