Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Door Closer Installation
Door Closer Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Door Closer Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Door Closer Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Door Closer Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Door Closer Installation labor cost? What are the important Door Closer Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Door Closer Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Door Closer Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Door Closer Installation expect to pay between $13.31 to $26.63 per door. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Door Closer Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Door Closer Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Door Closer Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Door Closer Installation work? | The effectiveness of Door Closer Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Door Closer Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Door Closer Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Door Closer Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Door Closer Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Door Closer Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Door Closer Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Door Closer 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 Door Closer Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed door closer layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Door closer will be installed so that the door closer base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the door closer meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- The door closer finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- The door closer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- Each closing mechanism lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- Each closing mechanism will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each closing mechanism will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- The door closer will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All door closer operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The door closer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Door Closer Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Door Closer Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the door closer 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 door closer, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order door closer; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Remove existing door closer (optional)
- Install closing mechanism using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Install door closer using manufacturer provided, finished matched screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Door Closer 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
