Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electrical Receptacle Installation
Electrical Receptacle Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electrical Receptacle Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electrical Receptacle Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electrical Receptacle Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electrical Receptacle Installation labor cost? What are the important Electrical Receptacle Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electrical Receptacle Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electrical Receptacle Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electrical Receptacle Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $146.44 per outlet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electrical Receptacle Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Electrical Receptacle Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Electrical Receptacle Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electrical Receptacle Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electrical receptacle may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Electrical Receptacle Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Electrical Receptacle Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electrical Receptacle Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electrical Receptacle Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Electrical Receptacle Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electrical Receptacle Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electrical Receptacle 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 Electrical Receptacle Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the electrical outlet
- A detailed electrical outlet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The electrical receptacle will be securely anchored to structural framing
- 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 electrical receptacle will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- Install electrical receptacle with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- The electrical receptacle will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- The electrical outlet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Electrical Receptacle Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Receptacle Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electrical receptacle 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 Electrical Receptacle Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Electrical Receptacle 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 electrical receptacle, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for electrical outlet and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Obtain a permit for Electrical Receptacle Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
- Connect electrical receptacle to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Electrical Receptacle Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Electrical Receptacle Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Install trim plates or pieces
- 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
