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Outdoor Play Equipment Installation
Outdoor Play Equipment Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Outdoor Play Equipment Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Outdoor Play Equipment Installation labor cost? What are the important Outdoor Play Equipment Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Outdoor Play Equipment Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Outdoor Play Equipment Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Outdoor Play Equipment Installation expect to pay between $532.50 to $626.47 for each play structure. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work? | Your Outdoor Play Equipment Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the play equipment will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Outdoor Play Equipment Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Outdoor Play Equipment Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Outdoor Play Equipment Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Outdoor Play Equipment Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Outdoor Play Equipment Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Outdoor Play Equipment Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Outdoor Play Equipment 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 Play Equipment Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Outdoor Play Equipment Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Outdoor Play Equipment Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the play equipment 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 Play Equipment Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 play equipment, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order play equipment; 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 play equipment; 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 Play Equipment 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 Play Equipment Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the play structure surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the play equipment
- 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 Play Equipment 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
