Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Mulch Installation
Mulch Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Mulch Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Mulch Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Mulch Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Mulch Installation labor cost? What are the important Mulch Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Mulch Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Mulch Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Mulch Installation expect to pay between $0.29 to $0.40 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Mulch Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Mulch Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Mulch Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Mulch Installation work? | Skill and experience greatly speed and simplify Mulch Installation work and minimize project delays. Hiring an experienced professional can significantly reduce completion timelines and project schedule risks. |
| Is Mulch Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Mulch Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Mulch Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Mulch Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Mulch Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Mulch Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Mulch 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 Mulch Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Mulch Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Mulch Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the mulch 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.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of mulch, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for mulch and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of mulch; 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
- 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
- Inspect Mulch 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
