Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathroom Cabinet Installation
Bathroom Cabinet Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathroom Cabinet Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathroom Cabinet Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathroom Cabinet Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathroom Cabinet Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathroom Cabinet Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathroom Cabinet Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathroom Cabinet Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathroom Cabinet Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $93.19 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathroom Cabinet Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Bathroom Cabinet Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Bathroom Cabinet Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathroom Cabinet Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bathroom cabinets may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bathroom Cabinet Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathroom Cabinet Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathroom Cabinet Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathroom Cabinet Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Bathroom Cabinet Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathroom Cabinet Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathroom Cabinet 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 Bathroom Cabinet Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed bathroom cabinet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent bathroom cabinets will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- There will be a uniform gap of (choose one): __1/16 inch __1/8 inch __other_____ between the cabinet door and its bathroom cabinet opening
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the bathroom cabinet meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Vertical edges of bathroom cabinets will be plumb to within 1/16 inch in 6 feet
- Installed bathroom cabinets will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The bathroom cabinet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The bathroom cabinets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The bathroom cabinets will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Each cabinet door will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each cabinet door will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each cabinet door will remain open at any position it is placed
Bathroom Cabinet Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathroom Cabinet Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bathroom cabinets 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 Bathroom Cabinet Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 bathroom cabinets, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order bathroom cabinets; 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 bathroom cabinets; 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 bathroom cabinets in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Acclimate bathroom cabinets to typical indoor temperature and humidity for no less than 3 days prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Scribe edges to match contour of mounting surface
- Install bathroom cabinets using wood screws (not sheet rock screws), in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Bathroom Cabinet Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Cover and adequately protect the installed bathroom cabinets from damage during completion of additional work
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
