Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathroom Fan Installation
Bathroom Fan Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathroom Fan Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathroom Fan Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathroom Fan Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathroom Fan Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathroom Fan Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathroom Fan Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathroom Fan Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathroom Fan Installation expect to pay between $183.71 to $292.88 for each bathroom fan. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathroom Fan Installation work? | Your Bathroom Fan Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Bathroom Fan Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathroom Fan Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bathroom fan 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 Fan Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathroom Fan Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathroom Fan Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathroom Fan Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Bathroom Fan Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathroom Fan Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathroom Fan 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 Fan Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed bathroom fan layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Bathroom fan will be installed so that the bathroom fan base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of wiring; there will be no splice along any connection
- Locate and secure wiring in straight, clean runs along framing, so that wiring is protected from damage
- Cutouts on exterior walls will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The bathroom fan will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The bathroom fan will be securely anchored to structural framing
- All bathroom fan operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The bathroom fan surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the bathroom fan
Bathroom Fan Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathroom Fan Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bathroom fan 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 Fan Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Bathroom Fan Installation 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 bathroom fan, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order bathroom fan; 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
- Secure bathroom fan housing to structural framing
- Connect bathroom fan to exhaust venting system in manner that is compliant with all local building codes
- Connect bathroom fan to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Bathroom Fan Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
