I'm in the middle of a major home remodel and now questioning 2 of the change orders I'd signed after reviewing the original contract.

— 2 items as stated in original contract --

"Exterior Demolition - shed, enclosed patio room, patio roof, entire concrete patio in back, concrete along side of house roofing to include the A-frame and the beam fascades along the front of house." —$4,810

"Roof (sub contractor) remove existing and apply 30 lb paper; fix and repair any damaged substructure; fill-in removed A-Frame and sheath with 5/8" on new structures" — $8,295



— 2 change orders --
"Backyard patio removed" -- $1000

"New roof includes: Strip and remove 2 layers of existing roof and haul away. Install 100 sheets of new 3/8" plywood over entire surface. New roof paper 15 lb; roof paper to cover. New roof jacks and vents for all bath and kitchen. New 2" metal edge around entire perimeter (240 LF). Remove and replace all damaged 1"x 8" shiplap (approx 180LF). Install new composite shingles with 25 year warranty. — $6,400

I'm a bit dim with all this as it's my first time dealing with any remodel project, but does it seem I've been double-charged? Also, does it seem odd that under roofing for the original contract it stated 30lb paper but in the change order it was 15lb paper?

I tend to agree, looks to me like you are paying twice for the same work

Note also that not only did the roofing paper go from 30 lbs to 15, the sheathing went from 5/8" to 3/8.

So why did you sign them, it is a little late now, if you already signed the change order, but you need to call them in and sit down and have it explained ?

Never sign a order you do not understand 100 percent.

Did these changes reflect in your total costs? It should have been a savings to you and NOT an additional charge. Additionally why did they make these changes?