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How To Process Sunlight Financial Change Orders

Why This Matters

Change orders are a fact of life in contracting. Processing them correctly keeps your projects on budget, your financing in sync, and your customers informed about any scope changes.

What You'll Need

  • Admin access to SubcontractorHub

  • A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Scroll down to the financing section of the proposal and select “Unfinalize” on the finance card.

Step 2

The button changes to white, indicating the proposal has been unfinalized and is ready for a system design change order.​

Step 3

Scroll back up to make your design updates. You can also change the pricing by adjusting other proposal elements such as adders and battery storage.​

Step 4

Post the completion of your updates, scroll back down to the financing section of your proposal.​

Step 5

Select your new product and click “Add Loan”.​

Step 6

A new quote will be added next to your original quote.​

Step 7

Click “Finalize” on your new quote.​

Step 8

The finalize button will turn yellow and read “Unfinalize”. You can now send out the new contract docs for your customer to sign digitally, completing the change order process.

Real-World Example

💡 When a customer adds a battery to their solar project mid-install, the project manager creates a change order that automatically updates the financing — keeping everything in sync without manual calculations.

Pro Tips

  • Start small: Test this feature on one project before rolling it out company-wide.

  • Need help? Contact SubcontractorHub support — they're always happy to walk you through it.

  • Bookmark this guide: Come back anytime you need a quick refresher.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Setting doesn't appear

Make sure you have admin access and the correct permissions enabled.

Changes not saving

Refresh your browser and try again. Check your internet connection.

Feature not working as expected

Clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Contact support if the issue persists.

Change Log

Date

Change

May 2026

Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors; added images and troubleshooting.

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