Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Cabinet Handle Installation
Cabinet Handle Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Cabinet Handle Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Cabinet Handle Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Cabinet Handle Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Cabinet Handle Installation labor cost? What are the important Cabinet Handle Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Cabinet Handle Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Cabinet Handle Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Cabinet Handle Installation expect to pay between $9.32 to $13.31 for each cabinet hardware. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Cabinet Handle Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Cabinet Handle Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Cabinet Handle Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Cabinet Handle Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the cabinet hardware may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Cabinet Handle Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Cabinet Handle Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Cabinet Handle Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Cabinet Handle Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Cabinet Handle Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Cabinet Handle Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Cabinet Handle 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 Cabinet Handle Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All cabinet hardware from the same manufacturers lot
- Cabinet hardware will be installed so that the cabinet hardware base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The cabinet hardware will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The cabinet hardware surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Cabinet Handle Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Cabinet Handle Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the cabinet hardware 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 Cabinet Handle Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 cabinet hardware, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order cabinet hardware; 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
- Install cabinet hardware using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- 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 Cabinet Handle Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
