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Lawn Irrigation System Installation
Lawn Irrigation System Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Lawn Irrigation System Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Lawn Irrigation System Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Lawn Irrigation System Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Lawn Irrigation System Installation labor cost? What are the important Lawn Irrigation System Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Lawn Irrigation System Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Lawn Irrigation System Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Lawn Irrigation System Installation expect to pay between $0.14 to $0.17 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Lawn Irrigation System Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Lawn Irrigation System Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Lawn Irrigation System Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Lawn Irrigation System Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the irrigation system may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Lawn Irrigation System Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Lawn Irrigation System Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Lawn Irrigation System Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Lawn Irrigation System Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Lawn Irrigation System Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Lawn Irrigation System Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Lawn Irrigation System 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 Lawn Irrigation System Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Lawn Irrigation System Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Lawn Irrigation System Installation
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Lawn Irrigation System Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Lawn Irrigation System Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the irrigation system 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 Lawn Irrigation System Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Lawn Irrigation System Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of irrigation system, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order irrigation system; 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 irrigation system; 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
- Review material choices for Lawn Irrigation System Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Lawn Irrigation System Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the lawn surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the irrigation system
- 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 Lawn Irrigation System 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
