Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Plumbing Relocation
Plumbing Relocation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Plumbing Relocation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Plumbing Relocation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Plumbing Relocation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Plumbing Relocation labor cost? What are the important Plumbing Relocation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Plumbing Relocation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Plumbing Relocation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Plumbing Relocation expect to pay between $79.88 to $239.63 for each vent line. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Plumbing Relocation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Plumbing Relocation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Plumbing Relocation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Plumbing Relocation work? | The operation and performance of the vent lines may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Plumbing Relocation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Plumbing Relocation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Plumbing Relocation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Plumbing Relocation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Plumbing Relocation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Plumbing Relocation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Plumbing Relocation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Plumbing Relocation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Plumbing Relocation
- A detailed vent line layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Locate and secure pipe in straight, clean runs along framing, so that pipe is protected from damage
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The vent line, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The vent lines 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
- Cutouts on exterior walls 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
Plumbing Relocation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Plumbing Relocation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the vent lines 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.
- Determine if permit is required for Plumbing Relocation 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
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of vent lines, before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Plumbing Relocation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Plumbing Relocation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Remove existing vent lines (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for vent lines using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Schedule and supervise Plumbing Relocation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Plumbing Relocation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- 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
