Construction change order
Construction Change Order Template for Roofing
Use this construction change order template for roofing projects when a repair, replacement, commercial job, or subcontracted scope changes after the original approval.
Connects general construction change order intent to roofing workflows
Useful for owners, GCs, subcontractors, and roofing contractors
Documents scope, cost, schedule, attachments, and approvals
Filled example
Filled commercial roofing change order example
This example uses a GC and subcontract workflow so the page serves a different intent from the customer-facing roofing change order form.
- Project controls
- Project: West Campus Roof Phase 2 · Subcontract SC-118 · Proposed Change Order PCO-07 · Submitted to the general contractor on August 8, 2026.
- Changed scope
- Add 180 linear feet of manufacturer-compatible termination bar at the north parapet following the architect's field clarification dated August 6.
- Cost and schedule
- Labor: $2,160; materials and delivery: $1,420; equipment: $380; total proposed change: $3,960. Requested schedule extension: one working day, subject to material availability.
- Approval path
- Pricing remains a proposed change until approved by the authorized GC/owner representative under the project's change-control procedure. Retainage and payment terms follow the subcontract unless amended in writing.
Example only. Replace names, measurements, prices, product details, notices, and approval language with project-specific information.
Field-by-field guide
Contract controls
Reference the prime contract, subcontract, purchase order, drawing, RFI, directive, and change number used by the project team.
Cost breakdown
Separate labor, material, equipment, subcontract, tax, markup, bond, allowance, and credit components as the project requires.
Schedule impact
State working-day effects, sequencing, material lead time, access constraints, and any requested extension.
Approval authority
Identify the party authorized to approve the change and distinguish a proposed change from an executed change order.
How roofing change orders differ
Roofing change orders often involve hidden decking damage, roof system changes, flashing details, ventilation updates, access limits, weather impacts, or code-related items discovered after work begins.
What to document
Document the original agreement reference, changed work, reason for the change, cost impact, schedule impact, supporting photos or notes, and approval by the appropriate parties.
Commercial and subcontract workflows
On commercial projects, change order records may need to align with GC procedures, owner approvals, purchase orders, retainage terms, and project-specific documentation requirements.
Proposed change versus executed change order
Label pricing and schedule requests as proposed until the party with approval authority signs or otherwise authorizes them under the project procedure. Reference the related RFI, architect directive, drawing, subcontract, and retainage or markup rules so the record can be audited later.
Document workflow
Use this page with adjacent RooferForms templates to connect estimate, proposal, scope, contract, and change order workflows.
Editorial and professional review
RooferForms provides templates and general business information only. It does not provide legal advice, insurance advice, public adjusting services, tax advice, or accounting advice. Contractors should review documents with qualified local professionals before use.
Reviewed by the RooferForms editorial team on September 1, 2026.
Reviewed for commercial project controls, subcontract references, cost breakdown, schedule impact, and approval authority.
Template checklist
FAQ
Can a general construction change order be used for roofing?
Yes, but roofing-specific details such as decking, flashing, roof system materials, weather, access, and hidden damage should be clearly documented.
Who approves a roofing construction change order?
Approval depends on the project. It may involve the customer, property owner, GC, subcontractor, project manager, or other authorized party.
Is this construction change order legal advice?
No. RooferForms provides templates and general business information only. Project requirements should be reviewed with qualified local professionals.
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