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