What a tile change order is for
Demo is when tile jobs change: rotten subfloor, a cracked drain, old mud beds. Owners also change their minds about niches and patterns once they see the walls open. A signed change order with photos, before you build the extra, keeps the job moving and the invoice clean.
What to put on a tile change order
- What was found or requested.
- Repair or added work, with quantity.
- Credits for removed items.
- Effect on the schedule.
- Signature before the work.
A worked example
Demo finds rotten subfloor at the old tub, the owner adds a second niche, and decides against the accent band.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subfloor repair at old tub | 12 | sq ft | Your price |
| Add second recessed niche | 1 | each | Your price |
| Credit: accent band | -11 | ft | Your price |
Photograph the subfloor before you cut it out and attach it. Once it is gone, so is the proof.
Line items tile installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Demo existing tile and haul away | sq ft | Walls, floor, or both; disposal included. |
| Cement board or foam board backer | sq ft | Type and thickness. |
| Waterproofing membrane | sq ft | Sheet or liquid; seams and corners. |
| Shower pan, mortar bed or foam | each | Slope to the drain and drain type. |
| Wall tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Tile size, pattern and grout color. |
| Floor tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Layout and where the cuts land. |
| Mosaic or accent band | ft | Linear feet of the band or niche trim. |
| Recessed niche | each | Size, shelf and edge trim. |
| Floor leveling | sq ft | Self-leveler where the floor is out of flat. |
| Edge trim or bullnose | ft | Metal or tile edge. |
| Grout sealer | sq ft | For cement grout; not needed with epoxy. |
| Tile and setting material | sq ft | From your supplier with markup, plus waste. |
Terms and deposit language for tile
- Deposit. A deposit at signing pays for tile and setting materials ordered for this bathroom or floor. Confirm your state's rules on home improvement deposits.
- Payment. Balance due after grout has cured and the job is walked with the owner.
- Warranty. Stand behind cracked tile and loose tile caused by the install, and leaks through a pan you built. Cracks from the house moving or a subfloor you were not asked to fix are left out.
- Tile from the same lot can vary in shade; we mix boxes so the variation spreads out.
- Showers need cure time before use; the day the owner can shower is in the notes.
- Damage found under the old tile, like rotten subfloor, is priced on a change order with photos.
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 tile
The same change order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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