Scope Creep Response

Re: Your Request for {{requested_service}} - Additional Information

Dear {{client_name}},

Thank you for reaching out about {{requested_service}}. I'm happy to help with this.

I want to be transparent that this work falls outside the scope of our current engagement, which covers {{original_engagement_scope}}.

**Your Request:**
{{request_details}}

**Additional Fee:**
To complete this work, the additional fee would be {{additional_fee}}. This covers {{fee_breakdown}}.

**Timeline:**
Once approved, I can complete this work by {{estimated_completion}}.

**To Proceed:**
Simply reply to this email confirming you'd like to move forward, and I'll add this to your account and begin work right away.

Alternatively, if you'd like to discuss this further or explore other options, I'm happy to schedule a quick call.

**For Future Reference:**
If you anticipate needing {{requested_service}} regularly, we could discuss adding this to your standard engagement at a bundled rate.

Please let me know how you'd like to proceed.

Best regards,

{{preparer_name}}
{{firm_name}}
{{phone_number}}