Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Garbage Disposal Installation
Garbage Disposal Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Garbage Disposal Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Garbage Disposal Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Garbage Disposal Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Garbage Disposal Installation labor cost? What are the important Garbage Disposal Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Garbage Disposal Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Garbage Disposal Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Garbage Disposal Installation expect to pay between $79.88 to $122.48 for each garbage disposal. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Garbage Disposal Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Garbage Disposal Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Garbage Disposal Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Garbage Disposal Installation work? | The operation and performance of the garbage disposal may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Garbage Disposal Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Garbage Disposal Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Garbage Disposal Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Garbage Disposal Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Garbage Disposal Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Garbage Disposal Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Garbage Disposal Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Garbage Disposal Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Garbage Disposal Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Garbage Disposal Installation
- A detailed garbage disposal layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The garbage disposal will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The garbage disposal, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The garbage disposal will be securely anchored to structural framing
Garbage Disposal Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Garbage Disposal Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the garbage disposal 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
- Select, specify and order garbage disposal; 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
- Review material choices for Garbage Disposal Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Remove existing garbage disposal (optional)
- Install garbage disposal using rust and corrosion proof hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect garbage disposal to drain / waste line in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Garbage Disposal Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
