Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Outdoor Grill Installation
Outdoor Grill Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Outdoor Grill Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Outdoor Grill Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Outdoor Grill Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Outdoor Grill Installation labor cost? What are the important Outdoor Grill Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Outdoor Grill Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Outdoor Grill Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Outdoor Grill Installation expect to pay between $23.15 to $44.37 for each grill. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Outdoor Grill Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Outdoor Grill Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Outdoor Grill Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Outdoor Grill Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the grill will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Outdoor Grill Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Outdoor Grill Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Outdoor Grill Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Outdoor Grill Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Outdoor Grill Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Outdoor Grill Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Outdoor Grill Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Outdoor Grill Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Outdoor Grill Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All grill operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The grill will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Outdoor Grill Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Outdoor Grill Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the grill 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 Outdoor Grill Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Outdoor Grill Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of grill, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order grill; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of grill; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Outdoor Grill Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Outdoor Grill Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the grill surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the grill
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Outdoor Grill Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
