Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Basin Installation
Shower Basin Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Basin Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Basin Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Basin Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Basin Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Basin Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Basin Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Shower Basin Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Basin Installation expect to pay between $109.16 to $202.35 for each shower basin. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Shower Basin Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Shower Basin Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Shower Basin Installation complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Basin Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower basins may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Shower Basin Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Basin Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Shower Basin 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 Shower Basin Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Shower Basin Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Basin Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Basin Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- A detailed shower basin layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed shower basins will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The shower basins will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the shower basin 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
- The shower basins will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The shower basin surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- Finished shower basin will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The shower basin, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The shower basins finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
Shower Basin Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Basin Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower basins 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 shower basins, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order shower basins; 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 shower basins; 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 shower basins in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Remove existing shower basins (optional)
- Install shower basins using mortar bed, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect shower basins to drain / waste line in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Shower Basin Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Cover and adequately protect the installed shower basins from damage during completion of additional work
- 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