Stop Eating Scope Creep. Get It Signed Before You Do the Work.
Create digital change orders from the field in under 3 minutes. Document scope changes, attach photos, and get client e-signature on the spot — before you break ground on anything new.
The most expensive 5 words in paving
“We never agreed to that.”
Verbal agreements on scope changes cost paving contractors thousands of dollars every year. A 200 sq ft unexpected base repair at $3/sqft is $600 you'll never see without documentation. PaveDesk change orders make every scope change visible, priced, and signed — before you do the work.
Change order features that protect your business
From first tap to signed document — in minutes, not days.
Create from any proposal
Start a change order directly from a signed proposal. The original scope and pricing auto-populate — just add the new line items and describe the scope change.
Client e-signature
Send the change order to the client's phone or desktop for a second e-signature. No paperwork, no confusion, no "I never agreed to that" disputes.
Margin protection
Surprise rock, drainage issues, extra base repair — document it and get it signed before you do the work. Never absorb an unexpected cost because you didn't get it in writing.
Timestamp & audit trail
Every change order is timestamped, logged, and tied to the original proposal. You have a complete legal record of every scope change and who authorized it.
Scope protection
Define exactly what's included and what's not. Change orders make "creep" visible and compensable — protecting you from scope expansion without payment.
Auto-update work order
When a change order is signed, the associated work order updates automatically. Your crew always sees the current scope — no back-and-forth with the office.
When you'll use change orders on every job
Real scenarios where a signed change order saves your margin.
Unexpected base failure
You open up the lot and find the base is completely failed — double the depth of your original scope. Create a change order, document the base conditions with photos, and get it signed before proceeding.
Client requests additional areas
"While you're here, can you do the back lot too?" That's a change order — not a favor. Quickly add the additional square footage, price it out, and send for signature on the spot.
Drainage correction discovered
The original scope didn't include drainage work, but you've found it's necessary. Document it, price it, and protect your margin with a signed change order.
Scope reduction by client
Client wants to cut the driveway section to save money. Create a negative change order to document the reduced scope and updated total — keeping the contract clean.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a change order while on the job site?
Yes. PaveDesk is fully mobile. Open the proposal, create a change order, describe the scope change, add line items, and send it to the client — all from your phone in under 3 minutes.
Can I attach photos to a change order?
Yes. Attach photos directly from your camera to document what you found on site — crumbled base, drainage issues, additional damage. Visual documentation makes change orders much harder to dispute.
What if the client declines the change order?
The change order is logged as "Declined" on the proposal record. You can then decide whether to proceed with the original scope only or negotiate with the client. Either way, you have a documented record.
Is the e-signature legally binding?
Yes. PaveDesk change order signatures comply with the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and are timestamped with IP address and device information for evidentiary purposes.
Can I have multiple change orders on one proposal?
Yes. A single proposal can have multiple change orders — each with its own scope description, pricing, and e-signature. The proposal total updates to reflect all accepted change orders.
Protect your margins starting today
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