Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Decorating
Decorating guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Decorating? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Decorating work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Decorating work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Decorating labor cost? What are the important Decorating quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Decorating - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Decorating? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Decorating expect to pay between $319.50 to $639.00 for each decorating concept. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Decorating work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Decorating. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Decorating complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Decorating work? | A skilled professional can produce cohesive, inspirational designs that improve the livability, enjoyment, emotional appeal and long term resale value of any space. |
| Is Decorating something that I can do myself? | The typical Decorating project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Decorating requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Decorating work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 15 days. |
Decorating - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Decorating. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Decorating work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will include concept sketches, construction detail documents and dimensioned working drawings
- The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
Decorating - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Decorating. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the decorating concepts work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Decorating will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Decorating by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
- Review concept and preliminary design sketches
- Deliver final working drawings, project schedule and detailed bill of materials
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
