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Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation labor cost? What are the important Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation expect to pay between $23.15 to $35.50 for each landscape lighting fixture. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work? | Your Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the landscape lighting will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Outdoor Landscape Lighting 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 Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The landscape lighting will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- All landscape lighting operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the landscape lighting 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 Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Outdoor Landscape Lighting 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 landscape lighting, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order landscape lighting; 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 landscape lighting; 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 Outdoor Landscape Lighting 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 Outdoor Landscape Lighting Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the landscape lighting fixture surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the landscape lighting
- 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 Outdoor Landscape Lighting 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
