What a junk removal change order is for
Junk removal changes happen at the truck: the customer remembers the basement, a pile turns out to be concrete, or they decide to keep the dresser. Writing the change and getting a yes before loading the extra keeps the final price from feeling like a trick.
What to put on a junk removal change order
- The original estimate.
- What was added, found or dropped.
- The new volume and item fees.
- The new total.
- Customer approval before loading.
A worked example
The customer adds the basement storage room, and the pile behind the garage turns out to be old concrete. They keep the dining chairs.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Added volume, basement storage room * | 1 | each | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Heavy material surcharge, concrete | 1 | each | Your price | |
| Credit: dining chairs kept | -1 | each | Your price |
The added volume reuses the calculator's half truck price; the chairs come off as a credit.
* Typical price from our free junk removal cost calculator, which lists its sources. Your own costs and market come first.
Line items junk removal companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Junk removal by truck volume | load | Quarter, half, three-quarter or full truck; say your truck size. |
| Minimum load | each | Single items and small piles. |
| Mattress or box spring | each | Many areas charge disposal or recycling fees for these. |
| Appliance with refrigerant | each | Fridges and AC units need the refrigerant recovered. |
| Tires | each | Disposal fee per tire in many places. |
| Hot tub removal | each | Cut-up and haul. |
| Shed or deck demolition and haul | each | Light demolition plus the load. |
| Construction debris | load | Heavier than household junk; weight limits may apply. |
| Yard waste | load | Branches, leaves and soil. |
| Heavy material surcharge | each | Concrete, dirt, roofing shingles by weight. |
| Stairs or long carry | each | Third floor walk-ups and long carries. |
| Donation drop-off | each | If you take usable items to charity. |
| Sweep-up after removal | each | Broom clean of the area. |
Terms and deposit language for junk removal
- Deposit. No deposit on most jobs. Large cleanouts and estate jobs may take one to hold the day and the crew.
- Payment. Final price set on site by the volume in the truck, due when the truck is loaded.
- Warranty. Not a warranty trade; say the area is left broom clean.
- Hazardous materials such as paint, chemicals, propane and asbestos are not taken unless arranged, and may need special disposal.
- Prices are based on volume; weight limits apply to heavy materials.
- The customer confirms that everything taken can be thrown away or donated.
How to fill it in
- Put in the original estimate number and amount.
- Write what changed in the reason box, plainly.
- Add the new work; type a minus quantity for any credit.
- Fill in the days added.
- Print it for a signature on site, or send it from Koira to sign by phone.
Free tools for junk removal
The same change order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.
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