A homeowner requests a different countertop and says, 'Just keep it under $2,000 extra.' The final selected slab adds $2,240. What should the contractor do before ordering?
Correct Answer
D) Get a written change order for the actual selected amount before ordering.
The contract change should state the actual scope and price in a written change order signed before the change.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The contract change should state the actual scope and price in a written change order signed before the change.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Order the slab and hope the owner pays the overage.
Order the slab and hope the owner pays the overage. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for project contracts.
Option B: Limit documentation to the owner's original verbal cap, despite the final selected slab exceeding that amount.
Limit documentation to the owner's original verbal cap, despite the final selected slab exceeding that amount. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for project contracts.
Option C: Let the fabricator collect the extra $240 directly.
Let the fabricator collect the extra $240 directly. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for project contracts.
Memory Technique
Controlling Owner contract math: approved scope is the ruler for project contracts.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Project contracts from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / Business and Professions Code Section 7159; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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