What a water treatment change order is for
Installs change when the tech finds corroded pipe at the main, a drain much farther than expected, or a second test that shows iron. A signed change order before the extra work keeps the owner informed and keeps the install, and your warranty, on solid ground.
What to put on a water treatment change order
- What was found or retested.
- Added parts or equipment.
- Credits.
- New total.
- Signature before the work.
A worked example
The main line is corroded at the install point, the drain run is 20 feet longer, and the owner drops the RO unit for now.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace corroded section at main | 1 | each | Your price |
| Extra drain line to floor drain | 20 | ft | Your price |
| Credit: reverse osmosis unit | -1 | each | Your price |
Photograph the corroded pipe before you cut it. Owners accept a repair faster when they have seen it.
Line items water treatment companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Water test, hardness and iron | each | What was tested and the results. |
| Water softener, single tank | each | Grain capacity and valve. |
| Water softener, dual tank | each | For larger homes or hard water. |
| Whole house filter | each | Media and what it removes. |
| Reverse osmosis, under sink | each | Stages and faucet. |
| Bypass, fittings and drain line | each | Pipe material and drain route. |
| Well pump, submersible | each | Horsepower and depth. |
| Pressure tank | each | Size and pressure switch. |
| Pump pull and reset | hour | Crew and hoist time. |
| Filter change visit | visit | Cartridges and sanitizing. |
| Salt delivery | lb | Bags or pounds delivered and loaded. |
| Resin cleaner and service | visit | Yearly softener service. |
Terms and deposit language for water treatment
- Deposit. A deposit at signing covers the softener, filters or pump ordered for this home. Deposit rules differ by state; confirm yours.
- Payment. Balance due when the system is installed, running and tested.
- Warranty. Equipment carries the maker's warranty. You warrant the install and fittings for the time stated. Damage from freezing, sediment or a failing well is not install workmanship.
- Systems are sized from the water test shown on this estimate.
- Service plans renew yearly unless cancelled in writing.
- Well work may need a licensed well contractor where the state requires one.
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 water treatment
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, tile, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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