Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Drain Installation
Shower Drain Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Drain Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Drain Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Drain Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Drain Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Drain Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Drain Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Drain Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Drain Installation expect to pay between $79.88 to $117.15 for each shower drain . Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Drain Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Shower Drain Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Shower Drain Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Drain Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower drain 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 Drain Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Drain Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Shower Drain Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Shower Drain Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Shower Drain Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Drain Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Drain 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 Drain Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Shower Drain Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Shower Drain Installation
- A detailed shower drain layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The shower drain surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The shower drain will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower drain, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
Shower Drain Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Drain Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower drain 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 drain, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Shower Drain Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Select, specify and order shower drain; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- 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 drain (optional)
- Inspect Shower Drain Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- 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
- 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
