03Project scope
Before work begins, you’ll receive a clear scope for your request. The scope is your plain-English agreement for what we’re actually doing.
You don’t need to figure this out yourself. We build it from the request you send us.
ContentsThe scope will include
A straightforward description of the actual goal.
“Research the history of 123 Main Street, including ownership, documented uses of the property, major changes to the building, and what happened to the property after it closed.”
We’ll describe the actual finished deliverables. For example:
If something isn’t included, it won’t be quietly assumed to be included.
We’ll identify the work involved. For a historical property project, that might include:
The exact sources depend on what is available.
We’ll identify relevant boundaries before work begins. For example:
If you want something outside the original scope, you can ask.
The agreed price is shown before work begins. If the project changes substantially, we’ll discuss additional work and cost before doing it.
No surprise bill because the rabbit hole got deeper.
The scope includes the expected turnaround. The estimate is based on the scope and information available when the project begins.
Possible requirements:
If you don’t have everything, we’ll tell you what is actually necessary.
Sometimes research uncovers something unexpected. If that changes the amount or type of work required, we’ll stop and explain what’s changed. You can:
You remain in control of the request.
SummaryScope summary
No guessing. No hidden checklist. No surprise “that’s technically outside the package” at the end.
| Line | What it means |
|---|---|
| Goal | What we’re trying to accomplish |
| Deliverables | What you’ll receive |
| Work included | What we’ll actually do |
| Boundaries | What isn’t included |
| Your materials | What we need from you |
| Price | What you’ll pay |
| Timeline | When to expect it |
| Changes | How additional work is handled |