eSignature for construction
E-signatures for contractors and construction companies
On a job site, a change order signed today can prevent a payment dispute next month. Contractors need signatures from clients and subcontractors quickly, often from a phone.
eSignSimple works in any mobile browser, so clients can approve contracts and changes on the spot, with an audit trail for every document.
Most payment disputes in construction are really scope disputes. Someone asked for an extra outlet or a different tile, someone else agreed on the phone, and months later nobody remembers the price. A signed change order, dated and tied to the original contract, ends that argument before it starts.
Our take: contractors do not need a construction ERP to fix this. They need to be able to send a one-page change order from the truck, have the homeowner sign it on their phone while standing in the kitchen, and get a PDF with an audit trail back in their inbox.
Undocumented changes
Verbal approvals lead to disputes. A signed change order records scope and price. Put the price, the extra days on the schedule and a short description of the work in writing, every time.
Working from the field
Send and sign from a phone without returning to the office. The signing page is built for small screens, so clients can review and sign without zooming around a desktop layout.
Many parties
Owners, general contractors and subcontractors can each sign in order. Signing order lets the owner approve first and the general contractor confirm, with every step time-stamped.
Documents you can sign electronically
- Construction contracts
- Change orders
- Home improvement contracts
- Subcontractor agreements
- Purchase orders
- Liability waivers
Tips
- Get every change order signed before work begins.
- Some states require specific notices in home improvement contracts; check local law.
- Mechanics' lien documents may have special filing or notarization rules.
- Reference the original contract number or address on every change order so the documents clearly belong together.
- Photograph the site before and after changes and attach the photos to the change order PDF.
- Our take: set a simple rule for your crew that no extra work starts without a signed change order. It feels awkward the first few times and saves you from being the one who absorbs the cost.
Templates for construction
Frequently asked questions
Are e-signatures legally binding for these documents?
In most cases, yes. Simple electronic signatures are recognized under the US ESIGN Act, UETA and the EU eIDAS Regulation. Some documents, such as wills or certain court and real property filings, may need wet ink, witnesses or notarization depending on the jurisdiction.
Can clients sign on a phone?
Yes. The signing page works in any mobile browser.
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