Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Soffit Framing
Soffit Framing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Soffit Framing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Soffit Framing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Soffit Framing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Soffit Framing labor cost? What are the important Soffit Framing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Soffit Framing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Soffit Framing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Soffit Framing expect to pay between $22.88 to $45.75 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Soffit Framing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Soffit Framing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Soffit Framing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Soffit Framing work? | The operation and performance of the soffit framing may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Soffit Framing carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Soffit Framing something that I can do myself? | The typical Soffit Framing project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Soffit Framing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Soffit Framing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Soffit Framing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Soffit Framing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Soffit Framing 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 Soffit Framing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed soffit framing layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The soffit framing will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished soffit framing will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The soffit framing will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Soffit Framing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Soffit Framing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the soffit framing 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 Soffit Framing 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 soffit framing, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for soffit framing and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of soffit framing; 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 soffit framing 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 soffit framing using vinyl coated framing 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
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
- Inspect Soffit Framing 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
