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title: "Scope of work | Drywall Glossary"
url: https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/scope-of-work.html
language: en
author: James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat
updated: 2026-10-28
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# Scope of work

**The scope of work is the description of exactly what work is included in your price: areas, board types, finish level, texture, and what you are not doing.**

## Why it matters on a drywall job

- Anything outside the written scope is usually the basis for a change order.
- Vague scope is a common source of payment disputes.

## Related guides and tools

- [Drywall estimate template](https://tapeandfloat.com/templates/drywall-estimate-template.html)
- [Change order template and log](https://tapeandfloat.com/guides/change-order-template.html)
- [All glossary terms](https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/)

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