Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Floor Structure Repair
Floor Structure Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Floor Structure Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Floor Structure Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Floor Structure Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Floor Structure Repair labor cost? What are the important Floor Structure Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Floor Structure Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Floor Structure Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Floor Structure Repair expect to pay between $10.68 to $19.34 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Floor Structure Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Floor Structure Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Floor Structure Repair complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Floor Structure Repair work? | The operation and performance of the floor structure repair may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Floor Structure Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Floor Structure Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Floor Structure Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Floor Structure Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Floor Structure Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Floor Structure Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Floor Structure Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Floor Structure Repair 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 Floor Structure Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed floor structure repair layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed floor structure repair surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- The floor structure repair will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished floor structure repair will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The floor structure repair will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Floor Structure Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Floor Structure Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the floor structure repair 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 Floor Structure Repair 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 floor structure repair, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for floor structure repair and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of floor structure repair; 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
- Store floor structure repair in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install floor structure repair using load rated joist hangers and joist hanger nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- 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 Floor Structure Repair 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
