Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Faucet Installation
Faucet Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Faucet Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Faucet Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Faucet Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Faucet Installation labor cost? What are the important Faucet Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Faucet Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Faucet Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Faucet Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $119.81 for each shower . Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Faucet Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Faucet Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Faucet Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Faucet Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the faucets may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Faucet Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Faucet Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Faucet Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Faucet Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Faucet Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Faucet Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Faucet 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 Faucet Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Faucet Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Faucet Installation
- A detailed shower layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Faucets will be installed so that the shower base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The faucets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The shower, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed faucets will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- All shower water flow controls will operate smoothly with light effort and produce no "water hammer" when shut on or off quickly
Faucet Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Faucet Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the faucets 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 faucets, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Faucet Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Select, specify and order faucets; 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
- 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
- Remove existing faucets (optional)
- Attach faucets to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Faucet Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the faucets
- Cover and adequately protect the installed faucets from damage during completion of additional work
- 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
