Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathtub Overflow Installation
Bathtub Overflow Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathtub Overflow Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathtub Overflow Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathtub Overflow Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathtub Overflow Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathtub Overflow Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathtub Overflow Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathtub Overflow Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathtub Overflow Installation expect to pay between $26.63 to $39.94 for each bathtub overflow assembly. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathtub Overflow Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Bathtub Overflow Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Bathtub Overflow Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathtub Overflow Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bathtub overflow assembly may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bathtub Overflow Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathtub Overflow Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathtub Overflow Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathtub Overflow Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Bathtub Overflow Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathtub Overflow Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathtub Overflow 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 Bathtub Overflow Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Bathtub Overflow Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Bathtub Overflow Installation
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the bathtub overflow assembly 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
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The bathtub overflow assembly will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The bathtub overflow assembly surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The bathtub overflow assembly, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed bathtub overflow assembly will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
Bathtub Overflow Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathtub Overflow Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bathtub overflow assembly 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
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of bathtub overflow assembly, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Bathtub Overflow Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Select, specify and order bathtub overflow assembly; 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
- 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 existing bathtub overflow assembly (optional)
- Install overflow assembly using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Connect bathtub overflow assembly to drain / waste line in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Bathtub Overflow Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the bathtub overflow assembly surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the bathtub overflow assembly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
