Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Entry Door Lock Set Installation
Entry Door Lock Set Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Entry Door Lock Set Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Entry Door Lock Set Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Entry Door Lock Set Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Entry Door Lock Set Installation labor cost? What are the important Entry Door Lock Set Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Entry Door Lock Set Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Entry Door Lock Set Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Entry Door Lock Set 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 Entry Door Lock Set Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Entry Door Lock Set Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Entry Door Lock Set Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Entry Door Lock Set Installation work? | The effectiveness of Entry Door Lock Set Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Entry Door Lock Set Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Entry Door Lock Set Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Entry Door Lock Set Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Entry Door Lock Set Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Entry Door Lock Set Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Entry Door Lock Set Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Entry Door Lock Set 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 Entry Door Lock Set Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed entry lockset layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Entry lockset will be installed so that the entry lockset base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The entry lockset surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The entry lockset 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 entry lockset will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The entry lockset surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Entry Door Lock Set Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Entry Door Lock Set Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the entry lockset 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 entry lockset, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order entry lockset; 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 entry lockset (optional)
- Install entry lockset 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 Entry Door Lock Set 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
