Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electric Patio Heater Installation
Electric Patio Heater Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electric Patio Heater Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electric Patio Heater Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electric Patio Heater Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electric Patio Heater Installation labor cost? What are the important Electric Patio Heater Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electric Patio Heater Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electric Patio Heater Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electric Patio Heater Installation expect to pay between $61.24 to $111.83 for each electric heater. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electric Patio Heater Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Electric Patio Heater Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Electric Patio Heater Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electric Patio Heater Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electric heater may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Electric Patio Heater Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Electric Patio Heater Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electric Patio Heater Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electric Patio Heater Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Electric Patio Heater Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electric Patio Heater Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electric Patio Heater 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 Electric Patio Heater Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Electric Patio Heater Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electric Patio Heater Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electric heater 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 Electric Patio Heater Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Electric Patio Heater Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- 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 electric heater, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order electric heater; 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 electric heater; 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 material choices for Electric Patio Heater Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Electric Patio Heater Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the electric heater surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the electric heater
- 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 Electric Patio Heater 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
