Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices

Slate Tile Walkway Installation

Slate Tile Walkway Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information

March 2012

Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Slate Tile Walkway Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Slate Tile Walkway Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Slate Tile Walkway Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Slate Tile Walkway Installation labor cost? What are the important Slate Tile Walkway Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?

Slate Tile Walkway Installation - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fair price for Slate Tile Walkway Installation?	Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Slate Tile Walkway Installation expect to pay between $10.34 to $27.31 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs.
Is a permit needed for Slate Tile Walkway Installation work?	Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Slate Tile Walkway Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Slate Tile Walkway Installation complies with association guidelines.
Is it worth using a professional to perform Slate Tile Walkway Installation work?	The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the slate tile will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Slate Tile Walkway Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below).
Is Slate Tile Walkway Installation something that I can do myself?	The typical Slate Tile Walkway Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Slate Tile Walkway 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 Slate Tile Walkway Installation work?	This work can be completed in 2 to 5 days.

Slate Tile Walkway Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details

Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Slate Tile Walkway Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Slate Tile Walkway 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 Slate Tile Walkway Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
All slate tile from the same manufacturers lot
Patterned slate tile seams will be installed so that patterns match to within 1/64 inch along the entire length of each seam
Only exterior grade, weather rated slate tile will be installed
The slate tile will be securely set in mortar
All slate tile mortar joints will be of uniform thickness and depth
Installed slate tile surface variations along a 6 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction

Slate Tile Walkway Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders

The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Slate Tile Walkway Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the slate tile 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 Slate Tile Walkway Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
Determine if permit is required for Slate Tile Walkway 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 slate tile, before any work begins
Select, specify and order slate tile; 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 slate tile; 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 Slate Tile Walkway 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 Slate Tile Walkway Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the slate tile surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the slate tile
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 Slate Tile Walkway 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