You planned a clean in-wall run and hit fireblocking, steel studs, and no conduit path. The client wants it invisible, but the house wasn't built for that. SealedScope makes sure every routing issue, system upgrade, and scope expansion is signed before you cut into the wall.

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Every AV installer has been burned by this

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In-wall wire runs hit fireblocking, steel studs, or HVAC ducts. What was supposed to be a 30-minute fish turns into cutting drywall, installing conduit, and patching. None of which was in the quote.

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Client upgrades from a basic TV mount to a full home theater with 7.1 surround sound, acoustic panels, and smart lighting control. The scope triples overnight and they don't understand why the price changes.

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No outlet behind the TV, no dedicated circuit for the projector, or the existing network can't handle 4K streaming. Electrical and networking prep wasn't in your AV bid.

Change orders AV installers deal with on every project

In-Wall Routing Issues

$300 - $1,500

Fireblocking, steel studs, insulation, or HVAC ducts prevent clean wire runs. Drywall cuts, low-voltage conduit installation, and patching add labor and materials that weren't in the original quote.

System Upgrades

$500 - $4,000

Client adds surround sound zones, a second TV location, outdoor speakers, or whole-home audio distribution after the initial TV mount. Each zone adds wiring, hardware, and programming time.

Network & Electrical Prep

$200 - $1,200

No outlet behind the TV, insufficient bandwidth for streaming, or the receiver location needs a dedicated 20-amp circuit. Electrical and networking aren't included in an AV installation bid.

Smart Home Integration

$400 - $2,500

Client wants the new AV system to integrate with their smart home: automated shades, lighting scenes, voice control, and a universal remote. Programming and device pairing takes hours.

Acoustic Treatment

$600 - $3,000

Home theater room has bare drywall and hardwood floors. Sound is bouncing everywhere. Acoustic panels, bass traps, and proper speaker calibration are a separate scope from mounting hardware.

Concealment & Custom Trim

$300 - $1,800

Client doesn't want any visible wires, brackets, or boxes. Custom trim work, cable management channels, in-wall equipment racks, and paintable covers require carpentry-level finish work.

Lock down every upgrade before you cut into the wall

Document the Issue

Hit fireblocking? Client wants surround sound? Open SealedScope, describe the change, set the price, and snap a photo of the wall cavity or the current setup.

Get It Signed

Send the change order to the homeowner by text or email. They see the scope, the cost, and why it's different from the original quote. They sign digitally on their phone.

Install with Confidence

Every routing issue, system upgrade, and electrical addition is timestamped and signed. The final invoice matches the documentation perfectly. No disputes.

From wall discovery to signed in minutes

AV Installation Change Order Flow

Hit Obstruction

Fireblocking, steel studs, or no path

Document On-Site

Photo + scope + price in SealedScope

Send to Client

Text or email with one tap

Client Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Resume Install

Wire and mount with authorization

Hit Obstruction

Fireblocking, steel studs, or no path

Document On-Site

Photo + scope + price in SealedScope

Send to Client

Text or email with one tap

Client Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Resume Install

Wire and mount with authorization

The numbers don't lie

71%

of AV installs encounter in-wall obstructions or require scope upgrades on-site

$7,200

average annual loss per AV company from undocumented scope expansions and routing changes

3 min

average time to create, send, and get a change order signed with SealedScope

Stop eating the cost of scope creep on AV jobs

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