Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bidet Installation
Bidet Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bidet Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bidet Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bidet Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bidet Installation labor cost? What are the important Bidet Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bidet Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bidet Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bidet Installation expect to pay between $77.21 to $146.44 for each bidet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bidet Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Bidet Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Bidet Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bidet Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the bidets may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bidet Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bidet Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Bidet Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bidet Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Bidet Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bidet Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bidet 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 Bidet Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Bidet Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Bidet Installation
- A detailed bidet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Bidets will be installed so that the bidet base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The bidets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The bidet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The bidet, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed bidets will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- All bidet water flow controls will operate smoothly with light effort and produce no "water hammer" when shut on or off quickly
- All bidets operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
Bidet Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bidet Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bidets 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 bidets, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order bidets; 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
- Review material choices for Bidet Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Manage delivery of bidets; 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
- Remove existing bidets (optional)
- Install bidets using corrosion resistant bolts, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Attach bidets to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Bidet Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the bidet surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the bidets
- Cover and adequately protect the installed bidets from damage during completion of additional work
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
