Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Ceiling Removal
Ceiling Removal guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Ceiling Removal? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Ceiling Removal work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Ceiling Removal work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Ceiling Removal labor cost? What are the important Ceiling Removal quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Ceiling Removal - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Ceiling Removal? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Ceiling Removal expect to pay between $3.99 to $7.99 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Ceiling Removal work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Ceiling Removal. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Ceiling Removal project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Ceiling Removal work? | The effectiveness of Ceiling Removal will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Ceiling Removal something that I can do myself? | Most of the Ceiling Removal project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Ceiling Removal requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Ceiling Removal work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Ceiling Removal - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Ceiling Removal. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Ceiling Removal work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Remove only those items that have been clearly marked for demolition
- Remove indicated materials without damaging surrounding structural elements, materials, fixtures and finishes
- Remove ceiling with minimal damage and deliver to recycling center or agent
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Ceiling Removal - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Ceiling Removal. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the ceilings 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.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- 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
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Remove existing ceilings (optional)
- Remove hazardous materials and tools from work area and provide adequate safeguards for all hazards when the work area is unattended
- 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 Ceiling Removal and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
