Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Door Knob Installation
Door Knob Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Door Knob Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Door Knob Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Door Knob Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Door Knob Installation labor cost? What are the important Door Knob Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Door Knob Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Door Knob Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Door Knob Installation expect to pay between $13.31 to $266.25 per door. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Door Knob Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Door Knob Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Door Knob Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Door Knob Installation work? | The effectiveness of Door Knob Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Door Knob Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Door Knob Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Door Knob Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Door Knob Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Door Knob Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Door Knob Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Door Knob 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 Knob Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed door knob layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Door knob will be installed so that the door knob base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The door knob surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The door knob finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- Each lockset will open and latch closed with light effort
- Each lockset lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- The door knob will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The door knob surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Door Knob Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Door Knob Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the door knob 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 knob, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order door knob; 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 knob (optional)
- Install door knob using manufacturer provided, finished matched screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Key all specified exterior locksets to be operable from the same key
- Inspect Door Knob 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
