Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electrical Wiring Installation
Electrical Wiring Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electrical Wiring Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electrical Wiring Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electrical Wiring Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electrical Wiring Installation labor cost? What are the important Electrical Wiring Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electrical Wiring Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electrical Wiring Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electrical Wiring Installation expect to pay between $5.33 to $10.65 per outlet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electrical Wiring Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Electrical Wiring Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Electrical Wiring Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electrical Wiring Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electrical wiring 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 Wiring Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Electrical Wiring Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electrical Wiring Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electrical Wiring Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Electrical Wiring Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electrical Wiring Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electrical Wiring 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 Wiring Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed electrical wiring layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Electrical wiring will be installed so that the electrical wiring base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- 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 wiring will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The electrical wiring will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- The electrical wiring surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Electrical Wiring Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Wiring Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electrical wiring 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 Wiring Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Obtain a permit for Electrical Wiring Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- 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 wiring, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for electrical wiring and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Secure junction box(es) to structural framing
- Install electrical wiring using wiring staples, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect electrical wiring to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Electrical Wiring Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Electrical Wiring 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
