A repair record that survives revisions
Requested changes should move the repair forward, without erasing how it got here.
Keep the original close
When a provider asks for more information, the original estimate remains a useful reference. A corrected request should make the difference clear rather than quietly changing the source pricing or findings.
Make the next action visible
A response received is not the same as an approval. Describe the current state precisely and keep the request for information next to the work it concerns. That gives an advisor a clearer place to resume.
Close the loop with context
After the provider makes a decision, keep the submitted version and its response in the repair history. A reliable record explains both the final state and the changes that led to it.