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