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You crawled into the attic and found crushed ductwork, disconnected returns, and a unit running on its last leg. The homeowner said "do whatever it takes" — until the invoice showed up. Final Bark makes sure you have their signature before you touch a single fitting.
Ductwork reroute
$4,100.00
Signed 8m ago
Every HVAC tech has lived this
You get into the attic for a routine service call and find the ductwork is falling apart — disconnected boots, crushed flex runs, zero insulation. The homeowner says "fix it." Three weeks later? "I never asked for all that."
Client wants to upgrade from a 14-SEER unit to a 20-SEER variable speed system mid-install. New line set, different pad, upgraded thermostat, rewired disconnect. That's not a swap — that's a different job.
Inspector flags the install for missing return air, inadequate combustion air, or a flue that doesn't meet clearance. None of that was in the original scope. You fix it because you have to, then fight to get paid for it.
Change orders HVAC techs deal with every week
Ductwork Surprises
$2,000 - $8,000You quoted a system replacement and the existing ductwork is undersized, disconnected, or full of mold. You can't hook a new system up to garbage ducts. The whole trunk line needs replacing.
Equipment Upgrades
$1,500 - $6,000Client decides mid-install they want the higher-efficiency unit, a two-stage compressor, or a heat pump instead of straight AC. Different equipment, different refrigerant lines, different electrical.
Code Compliance
$500 - $3,000Inspector requires a combustion air duct, CO detector, upgraded disconnect, or a new flue liner. None of it was in the bid because nobody knew until the inspector showed up.
Zoning Additions
$2,500 - $5,500Homeowner realizes the second floor is always 10 degrees hotter. Now they want a zoning system with dampers, a zone board, and additional thermostats. That wasn't part of the original install.
Thermostat & Controls
$300 - $1,200Client bought a smart thermostat that needs a C-wire, new wiring run, and a compatibility check with the variable-speed blower. A "simple swap" just became a 3-hour job.
Refrigerant Line Modifications
$800 - $3,000New condenser won't work with the existing line set. Wrong diameter, too long of a run, or the old lines have contamination. You need to braze in a new set and pull vacuum again.
Lock it down before you fire up the torch
Spot the Issue, Log It
In the attic and found a problem? Pull out your phone, open Final Bark, describe the extra work and set the price. Snap a photo of the issue for documentation.
Send for Approval
Text or email the change order to your client. They see exactly what needs to happen, what it costs, and sign digitally right from their phone.
Signed. Protected. Get to Work.
You have a timestamped, signed approval. Do the work with confidence. If the client disputes it later, pull up the record and end the conversation.
The numbers don't lie
61%
of HVAC contractors report losing money on undocumented extras every year
$6,100
average annual loss per HVAC company from disputed change orders
3 min
average time to create, send, and get a change order signed with Final Bark
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