Free Change Order Template

Document scope changes before the work starts. List added or removed work, and the template calculates the change amount and the new revised contract total — with schedule impact and signature lines.

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Change Order
Change order #CO-003
Date2026-11-04
ProjectKitchen remodel
Original contract date2026-09-15
Contractor
Summit Build & Remodel LLC 2201 Ridge Road Denver, CO 80205 · Lic. #CO-48213
Client / owner
Priya & Sam Patel 53 Aspen Court Lakewood, CO 80226
DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Quartz countertop upgrade (42 sq ft), net of laminate credit1$2,650.00$2,650.00
Under-cabinet LED lighting, new 15A circuit1$780.00$780.00
Credit: remove backsplash tile from scope1$-420.00$-420.00
Original contract amount$38,500.00
This change order$3,010.00
Revised contract total$41,510.00
Reason for change

Client requested upgrade from laminate to quartz countertops and an added under-cabinet lighting circuit.

Schedule impact

Adds 3 working days. New estimated completion: December 12, 2026.

This change order becomes part of the original contract. All other terms remain unchanged. Work on these changes begins after both parties sign.

Contractor signature & date
Client signature & date

Who this template is for

  • •General contractors and remodelers
  • •Electricians, plumbers and other trades
  • •Freelancers and agencies with scope creep
  • •Homeowners approving extra work

How to use it

  1. 1.Enter contractor and client details, project name and change order number.
  2. 2.Add the original contract amount and date.
  3. 3.List each added item (positive) or credit (negative).
  4. 4.Explain the reason and the schedule impact.
  5. 5.Download the PDF, have both parties sign, and keep it with the contract.

Frequently asked questions

What is a change order?

A change order is a written amendment to a construction or service contract that records changes to scope, price or schedule after the original agreement is signed.

What should a change order include?

The project and contract reference, a clear description of the change, the cost of the change, the revised contract total, the schedule impact and signatures from both parties.

Can a change order reduce the price?

Yes. Enter removed work as a negative amount (a credit) and the revised contract total goes down.

Is this change order template free?

Yes. Edit online and download a PDF or Excel file with no sign-up.

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