Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Satellite Dish Installation
Satellite Dish Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Satellite Dish Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Satellite Dish Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Satellite Dish Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Satellite Dish Installation labor cost? What are the important Satellite Dish Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Satellite Dish Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Satellite Dish Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Satellite Dish Installation expect to pay between $119.81 to $199.69 for each satellite dish. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Satellite Dish Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Satellite Dish Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Satellite Dish Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Satellite Dish Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the satellite dish may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Satellite Dish Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Satellite Dish Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Satellite Dish Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Satellite Dish Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Satellite Dish Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Satellite Dish Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Satellite Dish 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 Satellite Dish Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the satellite dish
- A detailed satellite dish layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Locate and secure wiring in straight, clean runs along framing, so that wiring is protected from damage
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of wiring; there will be no splice along any connection
- The satellite dish will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- Install satellite dish with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Satellite dish will be installed so that the satellite dish base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All satellite dish operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The satellite dish surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Satellite Dish Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Satellite Dish Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the satellite dish 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.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of satellite dish, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order satellite dish; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Install satellite dish using insulated wire staples, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Install wiring perpendicular (not parallel) to AC power runs and no closer than 3 feet to fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Satellite Dish Installation; patch must be flush to the surrounding surface and seamlessly match the texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Satellite Dish Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Install trim plates or pieces
- Inspect Satellite Dish 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
