Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Door Installation
Shower Door Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Door Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Door Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Door Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Door Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Door Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Door Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Door Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Door Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $199.69 for each shower door unit. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Door Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Shower Door Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Shower Door Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Door Installation work? | The operation and performance of the shower doors may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Shower Door Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Shower Door Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Door Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Shower Door 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 Door Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Shower Door Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Door Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Door 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 Shower Door Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed shower door unit layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of shower doors will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- The shower door unit surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Each door will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each door will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each door will open and latch closed with light effort
- Each door will remain open at any position it is placed
- The shower door unit, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The shower doors will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Shower Door Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Door Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower doors 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.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of shower doors, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order shower doors; 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
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove existing shower doors (optional)
- Install shower doors using corrosion restance fasteners, securely anchored to surrounding surface, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Apply smooth, thin bead of caulk (color to be approved by owner) around frame perimeter uniformly, per manufacturers instructions
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower door unit surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower doors
- Inspect Shower Door Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
