Change order
A written adjustment to scope, timing, or price after the original estimate.
Contractor Screening Glossary
Use this to translate contractor language into plain English before a quote, agreement, or correction request gets confusing.
COI
Certificate of insurance. This shows a specific policy snapshot, not permanent protection forever.
Labor warranty
The contractor's promise on workmanship. This is different from a manufacturer product warranty.
Verified listing
A profile where core public business details were checked before publication.
Featured placement
Paid extra visibility that must stay clearly labeled and separate from factual verification.
Punch list
The final fix-it list before a project is fully accepted and closed out.
Other Terms Worth Knowing
- Scope creep: when the project expands without a clear written reset.
- Service area: where a contractor actually works, not just where they want leads.
- Substrate: the surface under the coating or paint system.
- Tear-off: removing an existing roof system instead of restoring it.
- Noindex: a page intentionally kept out of search results.