Evidence Pile
Email
"Hi team, can we get power run to the shed? Josh"
22 Feb 2026
Site Diary
"Client verbal instruction re: shed electrical. Josh confirmed on site to proceed."
23 Feb 2026
Site Photo
"Electrical trench excavated from switchboard to shed — 12m run"
25 Feb 2026
Text Message
"Josh: yeah go ahead with the power to the shed 👍"
27 Feb 2026
Contract Scope
"Electrical: supply and install to main dwelling only. Outbuildings excluded."
Contract — 15 Jan 2026
Subcontractor Invoice
"Sparks Electrical Pty Ltd — Power to shed, labour and materials — $1,840"
5 Mar 2026
Claim Chronology
22 Feb 2026
Client instruction received via email: "Can we get power run to the shed?"
Source: Email
23 Feb 2026
Site diary: Noted verbal confirmation from Josh to proceed with shed electrical.
Source: Diary
25 Feb 2026
Works commenced: Electrical trench excavated from switchboard to shed.
Source: Photo
27 Feb 2026
Written confirmation: Client text "yeah go ahead with the power".
Source: SMS
Contract
Original scope reference: Electrical works limited to main dwelling only.
Source: Contract
5 Mar 2026
Subcontractor invoice received: Sparks Electrical $1,840 for shed power installation.
Source: Invoice
Variation Claim
VAR-007
Additional Electrical — Power to Shed
Supply and installation of electrical power to detached shed, not included in original scope.
Supporting documents: 4 (email, diary, photo, SMS)
Cost Build-up
Labour
$0
Materials
$0
Subcontractor
$0
Margin 15%
$0
Total
$0
Strong
Clear instruction chain with written confirmation