Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Block Firepit Installation
Block Firepit Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Block Firepit Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Block Firepit Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Block Firepit Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Block Firepit Installation labor cost? What are the important Block Firepit Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Block Firepit Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Block Firepit Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Block Firepit Installation expect to pay between $10.65 to $15.43 for each firepit. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Block Firepit Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Block Firepit Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Block Firepit Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Block Firepit Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the firepit may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Block Firepit Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Block Firepit Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Block Firepit Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Block Firepit Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Block Firepit Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Block Firepit Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Block Firepit 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 Block Firepit Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Block Firepit Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Block Firepit Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the firepit 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 Block Firepit Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Block Firepit Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of firepit, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order firepit; 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 firepit; 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
- Review material choices for Block Firepit Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Block Firepit Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the firepit surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the firepit
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Block Firepit Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- 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
