Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shelving Installation
Shelving Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shelving Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shelving Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shelving Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shelving Installation labor cost? What are the important Shelving Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shelving Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shelving Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shelving Installation expect to pay between $13.31 to $26.63 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shelving Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Shelving Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Shelving Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shelving Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shelving may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Shelving Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Shelving Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Shelving Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Shelving Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Shelving Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shelving Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shelving 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 Shelving Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed shelving layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent shelving will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the shelving meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Installed shelving will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All shelving edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- The shelving will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shelving surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Shelving Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shelving Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shelving 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.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of shelving, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order shelving; 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 shelving; 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
- Store shelving in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Install shelving using shelf mounting hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- 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 Shelving 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
