Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bluestone Step Installation
Bluestone Step Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bluestone Step Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bluestone Step Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bluestone Step Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bluestone Step Installation labor cost? What are the important Bluestone Step Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bluestone Step Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bluestone Step Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bluestone Step Installation expect to pay between $42.60 to $54.62 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bluestone Step Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Bluestone Step Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Bluestone Step Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bluestone Step Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the bluestone will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Bluestone Step Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bluestone Step Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Bluestone Step Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Bluestone Step 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 Bluestone Step Installation work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 5 days. |
Bluestone Step Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bluestone Step Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bluestone Step 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 Bluestone Step Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All bluestone steps from the same manufacturers lot
- Only exterior grade, weather rated bluestone will be installed
- The bluestone will be securely set in mortar
- All bluestone mortar joints will be of uniform thickness and depth
- Installed bluestone steps surface variations along a 6 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
Bluestone Step Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bluestone Step Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the bluestone 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 Bluestone Step Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Bluestone Step 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 bluestone, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order bluestone; 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 bluestone; 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 Bluestone Step 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 Bluestone Step Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the bluestone steps surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the bluestone
- 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 Bluestone Step 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
