A scope of work (SOW) is the written narrative that defines exactly what a contractor will and will not do — the boundaries of the work, the material specifications, the contractor’s responsibilities, and the specific exclusions. It is the complement to the drawings and specifications that defines the extent of work in plain language. The scope of work prevents the most expensive construction dispute: the client believed something was included, and the contractor believed it was not. When the SOW is in writing, and both parties have read and agreed to it before the contract is signed, this dispute cannot happen. RainFire Builders accompanies every estimate with a written scope of work and requires both to be reviewed before any contract is executed.