Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Ceiling Fan Installation
Ceiling Fan Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Ceiling Fan Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Ceiling Fan Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Ceiling Fan Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Ceiling Fan Installation labor cost? What are the important Ceiling Fan Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Ceiling Fan Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Ceiling Fan Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Ceiling Fan Installation expect to pay between $183.71 to $292.88 for each ceiling fan. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Ceiling Fan Installation work? | Your Ceiling Fan Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Ceiling Fan Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Ceiling Fan Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the ceiling fan may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Ceiling Fan Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Ceiling Fan Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Ceiling Fan 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 Ceiling Fan Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Ceiling Fan Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Ceiling Fan Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Ceiling Fan 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 Ceiling Fan Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed ceiling fan layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Ceiling fan will be installed so that the ceiling fan base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of wiring; there will be no splice along any connection
- Locate and secure wiring in straight, clean runs along framing, so that wiring is protected from damage
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The ceiling fan will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The ceiling fan will be securely anchored to structural framing
- All ceiling fan operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The ceiling fan surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the ceiling fan
Ceiling Fan Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Ceiling Fan Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the ceiling fan 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 Ceiling Fan Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Ceiling Fan Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- 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 ceiling fan, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order ceiling fan; 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 ceiling fan; 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 site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Remove existing ceiling fan (optional)
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Connect ceiling fan to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Ceiling Fan 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
