When you want a Change in Plans in Mid-remodel

[missmanors]

In a previous post I mentioned the importance of having a well-thought-out contract between you and your contractor for any remodeling you may be thinking of having done on your own home, or a flip that you'll soon be selling.

What I didn't take into account were any changes that you may want to make after the remodeling begins. What happens if you decide that you don't want a certain wall removed, or want to include an island in your kitchen remodel that wasn't planned for?

A homeowner may change his or her mind about a number of things that were stated in an original contract with the contractor. In order to prevent any problems that could arise by a change in plans, you need to include a provision that any changes to be made are to be put in writing and will then be made part of the original contract as a "change order". This "change order" should be as specific and as detailed as it would have been in the original contract.

Be sure that the "change order" says how much this will cost and also how the change will affect the time line of the project. Also include how the job will be done. Be sure that the order is agreed to by all parties and also signed before any of the work on the change begins.

[homealone]

Great idea. Often when you begin such a large project such as this, you notice something that you want done differently and that could cause alot of trouble if you dont have that "change order". No matter how well you may plan something out there are often things that you want done differently once things begin to change in the home. Thanks for this great tip!!