Template

A change order template that does more than sit in a doc.

A useful change order states the original scope, the new request, the added price, the timeline impact, and exactly how the client approves.

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Use it when a client asks for work not included in the original agreement.

Keep the tone professional: helpful, clear, and firm.

Do not start the extra work until approval is recorded.

Original scope

State what was included in the original website agreement: number of pages, revision rounds, integrations, deliverables, and launch support.

Requested change

Describe the new work in plain English. For example: add account login, product checkout, two landing pages, CMS training, or an extra redesign round.

Additional investment

Show the price in a way the client can understand. Hourly work should include estimated hours and rate. Flat fee work should include one clear total.

Revised timeline and approval

Explain how the delivery date changes and ask the client to approve before work begins. ScopeApproval packages this into a shareable approval link and receipt PDF.