Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Door Jamb Installation
Door Jamb Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Door Jamb Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Door Jamb Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Door Jamb Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Door Jamb Installation labor cost? What are the important Door Jamb Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Door Jamb Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Door Jamb Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Door Jamb Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $93.19 per door. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Door Jamb Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Door Jamb Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Door Jamb Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Door Jamb Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the Door jamb may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Door Jamb Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Door Jamb Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Door Jamb Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Door Jamb Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Door Jamb Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Door Jamb Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Door Jamb 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 Jamb Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed door jamb layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of Door jamb will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- The Door jamb will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Each jamb will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each jamb will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- The Door jamb will be securely anchored to structural framing
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the door jamb 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
- There will be a uniform gap of (choose one): __1/16 inch __1/8 inch __other_____ between the jamb and its door jamb opening
- The door jamb surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Door Jamb Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Door Jamb Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Door jamb 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 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 Door jamb, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of Door jamb; 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
- Store Door jamb in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Acclimate Door jamb to typical indoor temperature and humidity for no less than 3 days prior to installation
- Back prime Door jamb surfaces that will not be accessible after installation with a compatible priming paint
- Secure jamb to structural framing
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- Inspect Door Jamb 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
