Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Retractable Awning Installation
Retractable Awning Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Retractable Awning Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Retractable Awning Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Retractable Awning Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Retractable Awning Installation labor cost? What are the important Retractable Awning Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Retractable Awning Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Retractable Awning Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Retractable Awning Installation expect to pay between $1.53 to $2.54 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Retractable Awning Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Retractable Awning Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Retractable Awning Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Retractable Awning Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the retractable awning may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Retractable Awning Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Retractable Awning Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Retractable Awning Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Retractable Awning Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Retractable Awning Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Retractable Awning Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Retractable Awning 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 Retractable Awning Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Install retractable awning with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
Retractable Awning Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Retractable Awning Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the retractable awning 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 Retractable Awning Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Retractable Awning 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 retractable awning, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order retractable awning; 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 retractable awning; 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 Retractable Awning Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the awning surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the retractable awning
- 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 Retractable Awning 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
