Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathtub Spout Installation
Bathtub Spout Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathtub Spout Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathtub Spout Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathtub Spout Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathtub Spout Installation labor cost? What are the important Bathtub Spout Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathtub Spout Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathtub Spout Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathtub Spout Installation expect to pay between $13.31 to $26.63 for each bathtub spout. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathtub Spout Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Bathtub Spout Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Bathtub Spout Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathtub Spout Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bathtub spout 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 Spout Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathtub Spout Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathtub Spout Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathtub Spout Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Bathtub Spout Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathtub Spout Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathtub Spout 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 Spout Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Bathtub Spout Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Bathtub Spout Installation
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the bathtub spout 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 spout will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The bathtub spout surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The bathtub spout, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed bathtub spout will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
Bathtub Spout Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathtub Spout Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bathtub spout 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 spout, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Bathtub Spout 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 spout; 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 spout (optional)
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Bathtub Spout Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the bathtub spout surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the bathtub spout
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
