Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Artificial Lawn Installation
Artificial Lawn Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Artificial Lawn Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Artificial Lawn Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Artificial Lawn Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Artificial Lawn Installation labor cost? What are the important Artificial Lawn Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Artificial Lawn Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Artificial Lawn Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Artificial Lawn Installation expect to pay between $11.18 to $13.31 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Artificial Lawn Installation work? | Your Artificial Lawn Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Artificial Lawn Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Artificial Lawn Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the artificial lawn will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Artificial Lawn Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Artificial Lawn Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Artificial Lawn Installation 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 Artificial Lawn Installation work? | This work can be completed in 3 to 7 days. |
Artificial Lawn Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Artificial Lawn Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Artificial Lawn 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 Artificial Lawn Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All artificial lawn sections will be installed with pile oriented in the same direction; whenever possible, carpet pile should slant toward the primary room entrance
- Remove indicated materials without damaging surrounding structural elements, materials, fixtures and finishes
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
Artificial Lawn Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Artificial Lawn Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the artificial lawn 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
- Select, specify and order artificial lawn; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Artificial Lawn Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- 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
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- Save and label extra artificial lawn for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
- Inspect Artificial Lawn Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
