Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Sewer Drain Cleaning
Sewer Drain Cleaning guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Sewer Drain Cleaning? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Sewer Drain Cleaning work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Sewer Drain Cleaning work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Sewer Drain Cleaning labor cost? What are the important Sewer Drain Cleaning quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Sewer Drain Cleaning - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Sewer Drain Cleaning? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Sewer Drain Cleaning expect to pay between $79.88 to $133.13 for each sewer line. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Sewer Drain Cleaning work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Sewer Drain Cleaning. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Sewer Drain Cleaning project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Sewer Drain Cleaning work? | The safety and health risks associated with Sewer Drain Cleaning can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Sewer Drain Cleaning something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Sewer Drain Cleaning 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 Sewer Drain Cleaning work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Sewer Drain Cleaning - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Sewer Drain Cleaning. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Sewer Drain Cleaning work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The installed sewer drain will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The sewer line, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
Sewer Drain Cleaning - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Sewer Drain Cleaning. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sewer drain 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- 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
- 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 Sewer Drain Cleaning and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
