Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Oil Boiler Installation
Oil Boiler Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Oil Boiler Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Oil Boiler Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Oil Boiler Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Oil Boiler Installation labor cost? What are the important Oil Boiler Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Oil Boiler Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Oil Boiler Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Oil Boiler Installation expect to pay between $226.31 to $300.86 for each oil boiler. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Oil Boiler Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Oil Boiler Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Oil Boiler Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Oil Boiler Installation work? | The safety and health risks associated with Oil Boiler Installation can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Oil Boiler Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Oil Boiler Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Oil Boiler Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Oil Boiler Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Oil Boiler Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Oil Boiler 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 Oil Boiler Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Oil Boiler Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Oil Boiler Installation
- A detailed oil boiler layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The oil boilers will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The installed oil boilers will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The oil boiler, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The oil boilers will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The oil boilers will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Oil Boiler Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Oil Boiler Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the oil boilers 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 Oil Boiler Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Oil Boiler 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Select, specify and order oil boilers; 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 oil boilers; 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
- Obtain a permit for Oil Boiler Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Connect oil boilers to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Schedule and supervise Oil Boiler Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
