Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Aluminum Soffit Installation
Aluminum Soffit Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Aluminum Soffit Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Aluminum Soffit Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Aluminum Soffit Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Aluminum Soffit Installation labor cost? What are the important Aluminum Soffit Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Aluminum Soffit Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Aluminum Soffit Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Aluminum Soffit Installation expect to pay between $2.18 to $3.39 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Aluminum Soffit Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Aluminum Soffit Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Aluminum Soffit Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Aluminum Soffit Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the aluminum soffit may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Aluminum Soffit Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Aluminum Soffit Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Aluminum Soffit Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Aluminum Soffit Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Aluminum Soffit Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Aluminum Soffit Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Aluminum Soffit Installation 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 Aluminum Soffit Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The aluminum soffit will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The aluminum soffit will be securely anchored to structural framing
Aluminum Soffit Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Aluminum Soffit Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the aluminum soffit 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.
- 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 aluminum soffit, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of aluminum soffit; 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 aluminum soffit in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Review material choices for Aluminum Soffit Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the aluminum soffit surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the aluminum soffit
- 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 Aluminum Soffit Installation 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
