How can a handyman protect themselves when scope changes mid-job?

Q: How can a handyman protect themselves when scope changes mid-job?

Direct answer: Risk grows when work continues without updated approval after scope changes. Practical steps Stop work: Pause immediately. Document changes: What's different. Get approval: Before resuming. Next step: Never proceed on changed scope without written approval.

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Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Risk grows when work continues without updated approval after scope changes.

Practical steps

Stop work: Pause immediately.
Document changes: What's different.
Get approval: Before resuming.

Next step: Never proceed on changed scope without written approval.