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Free Excavation & Earthwork Change Order Form

Prove unforeseen site conditions and add heavy breaker equipment costs legally.

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Common Excavation Scope Changes

Hitting solid bedrock or buried debris when you only quoted for standard soil removal.

Example Change Order Calculation

Description of Extra WorkLaborMaterialsTotal
Hydraulic breaker rental for bedrock removal (8 hours)Labor: $800Mat: $600Total: $1400
Haul away 3 loads of unexpected buried concrete debrisLabor: $450Mat: $300Total: $750

Original Contract: $18000

This Change Order: +$2150

New Contract Total: $20150

Schedule Impact: +2 Working Days

Why Smart Excavations Are Ditching Excel

❌ The Old Way (Excel/Paper)

  • • Takes 20 minutes to calculate math and format rows on a laptop.
  • • Client forgets the verbal agreement by the time you invoice them.
  • • Crew is stuck waiting on site for signed paper to proceed.
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✅ The Digital Way

  • • Generate exactly on your phone in under 30 seconds.
  • • Auto-calculates contract totals, tax, and schedule impacts.
  • • Text a secure link to the homeowner for instant mobile E-Sign.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Unforeseen Site Condition?

Anything below ground that was not disclosed in the original soil report, like bedrock, old foundations, or high water tables.

Should fuel surcharges be a change order?

If diesel prices spike significantly beyond contract provisions, a fuel escalation change order may be submitted.

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