Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathroom Sink Installation
Bathroom Sink Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathroom Sink Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathroom Sink Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathroom Sink Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathroom Sink Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathroom Sink Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathroom Sink Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathroom Sink Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathroom Sink Installation expect to pay between $79.88 to $124.07 for each bath sink. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathroom Sink Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Bathroom Sink Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Bathroom Sink Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathroom Sink Installation work? | The operation and performance of the bathroom sinks may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Bathroom Sink Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Bathroom Sink Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathroom Sink Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathroom Sink Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathroom Sink Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Bathroom Sink Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathroom Sink Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathroom Sink Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Bathroom Sink Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Bathroom Sink Installation
- A detailed bath sink layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Bathroom sinks will be installed so that the bath sink base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- Installed bathroom sinks will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The bath sink surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The bathroom sinks will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The bathroom sinks will drain at the same rate or faster than full water flow to the bathroom sinks.
Bathroom Sink Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathroom Sink Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bathroom sinks 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 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 sinks, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order bathroom sinks; 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 sinks; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Bathroom Sink Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Arrange for existing bathroom sinks to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect Bathroom Sink Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Cover and adequately protect the installed bathroom sinks from damage during completion of additional work
- 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
