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Scope Change & Margin Recovery Planner
An extra equipment day or return visit changes the economics of a job. See the cost of a scope change, the price needed to hold your margin, and how much discount room remains.
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The math behind the answer
Extra cost = crew-hours × loaded hourly cost + extra materials + extra equipment. Required total price = all direct costs ÷ (1 − target gross margin). Additional price needed = required total price − original contract price, with a minimum of zero.
The target applies to the entire revised job. This can also reveal a shortfall in the original quote. Gross margin excludes overhead and taxes; the result does not establish contract rights, insurance reimbursement, or customer authorization. Document a scope change and agree the price before proceeding.
Keep the margin after the quote.
Take the job-cost and scope-change formulas into an editable workbook your office can use on every job.
- 7-tab Excel workbook with formulas, worked examples, and blank rows for your jobs
- 12 ready-to-adapt messages for open estimates, scope questions, and next steps
- 14-day rollout plan + optional CRM field and automation map