Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Fireplace Mantel Installation
Fireplace Mantel Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Fireplace Mantel Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Fireplace Mantel Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Fireplace Mantel Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Fireplace Mantel Installation labor cost? What are the important Fireplace Mantel Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Fireplace Mantel Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Fireplace Mantel Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Fireplace Mantel Installation expect to pay between $93.19 to $173.06 for each fireplace mantel. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Fireplace Mantel Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Fireplace Mantel Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Fireplace Mantel Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Fireplace Mantel Installation work? | The operation and performance of the fireplace mantel may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Fireplace Mantel Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Fireplace Mantel Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Fireplace Mantel Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Fireplace Mantel Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Fireplace Mantel Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Fireplace Mantel Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Fireplace Mantel Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Fireplace Mantel 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 Fireplace Mantel Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed fireplace mantel layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed fireplace mantel will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- Finished fireplace mantel will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The fireplace mantel will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Fireplace Mantel Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Fireplace Mantel Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the fireplace mantel 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 Fireplace Mantel Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 fireplace mantel, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order fireplace mantel; 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 fireplace mantel; 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
- Store fireplace mantel in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Install fireplace mantel using anchor bolts/screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- 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 Fireplace Mantel 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
