Scope Creep
Scope creep definition for contractors. Learn how to identify and stop 'unpaid extras' from destroying your project margins.
Calculation Formula
Margin Loss = (Unbilled Extra Labor + Unbilled Extra Materials) / Original Project Profit Real Contractor Example
A client asks for 'just one more light' while the electrician is there. The contractor doesn't write a change order but pays the sub for the extra hour.
Put This Into Practice
Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.