Service Overview
Change order review — understand what you're signing before you agree
Know what you're approving before you pay.
Change orders and contractor invoices are among the most common sources of financial loss in residential renovation. Without an independent review, homeowners routinely approve charges that are vague, unsupported, or inconsistent with the agreed scope. This service provides the structured analysis you need before signing. Change orders can be submitted and reviewed remotely. This service is available to homeowners nationwide.
Warning Signs You Need This Review
When a Change Order Arrives Without Explanation, the Risk Is Already Yours
Your contractor submitted a change order but the scope description is vague or unclear.
You've received multiple bids and can't determine why the prices differ so significantly.
Costs are escalating and you're not sure what you originally agreed to pay for.
You're being asked to approve an invoice that doesn't reference a specific scope or line item.
Your contractor is requesting additional funds before the agreed milestone is complete.
You suspect you're being charged for work already included in the original contract.
What the Review Includes
Structured Analysis Before You Commit
Bid alignment and scope comparison across multiple contractor proposals
Assessment of bid inclusions, exclusions, and allowances
Change order analysis — scope clarity, justification, and alignment with original contract
Invoice review for line-item accuracy and scope traceability
Fee and markup evaluation relative to industry norms
Written summary with observations and recommended questions to raise with your contractor
What You Receive
A Written Report You Can Act On
Every review concludes with a written summary that identifies concerns, flags unsupported charges, and provides specific questions to raise with your contractor. You are never told what to decide — only given the information needed to make an informed decision yourself.
Investment
Starting at $400
Final scope based on document volume and complexity.
Change Order & Invoice Review is an advisory and coordination support service. MEAA Group Consulting does not perform construction work, act as a licensed contractor, provide legal advice, or replace any licensed professional required by state or local law. Review observations are provided for homeowner decision support only and do not constitute legal, contractual, or professional determinations. All final project decisions remain with the homeowner and appropriate licensed professionals.