How can a handyman avoid clients changing scope mid-job?

Q: How can a handyman avoid clients changing scope mid-job?

Direct answer: Prevent mid-job scope changes by locking scope in writing and pricing changes separately. Practical steps Written scope: Define included work clearly. Change order rule: Stop work until approved. Price separately: Treat additions as new jobs. Next step: Add a change-order clause to every estimate.

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Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Prevent mid-job scope changes by locking scope in writing and pricing changes separately.

Practical steps

Written scope: Define included work clearly.
Change order rule: Stop work until approved.
Price separately: Treat additions as new jobs.

Next step: Add a change-order clause to every estimate.