Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Penetrating Concrete Sealing
Penetrating Concrete Sealing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Penetrating Concrete Sealing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Penetrating Concrete Sealing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Penetrating Concrete Sealing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Penetrating Concrete Sealing labor cost? What are the important Penetrating Concrete Sealing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Penetrating Concrete Sealing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Penetrating Concrete Sealing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Penetrating Concrete Sealing expect to pay between $0.21 to $0.25 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Penetrating Concrete Sealing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Penetrating Concrete Sealing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Penetrating Concrete Sealing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Penetrating Concrete Sealing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the sealer may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Penetrating Concrete Sealing something that I can do myself? | Most of the Penetrating Concrete Sealing project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Penetrating Concrete Sealing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Penetrating Concrete Sealing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Penetrating Concrete Sealing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Penetrating Concrete Sealing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Penetrating Concrete Sealing 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 Penetrating Concrete Sealing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The sealed concrete finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
Penetrating Concrete Sealing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Penetrating Concrete Sealing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sealer 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 Penetrating Concrete Sealing will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Penetrating Concrete Sealing 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 sealer, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order sealer; 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 sealer; 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 Penetrating Concrete Sealing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Penetrating Concrete Sealing from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the sealed concrete surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the sealer
- 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 Penetrating Concrete Sealing 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
