Contracts & Scope
Most disputes start with a gap between what the contractor thought was included and what the customer expected. A clear scope of work closes that gap before the job starts.
This section gives plain-English guidance for documenting deposits, change orders, exclusions, completion criteria, and warranty terms. State law varies, so treat legal details as a starting point for local review.
Change orders: how to handle extra work
Document extra work before it becomes a payment dispute.
Deposits for contractors
When deposits make sense and how to explain them clearly in an estimate.
How to write a clear scope of work
Define what is included, what is excluded, and how changes will be handled.