Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Faucet Installation
Shower Faucet Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Faucet Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Faucet Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Faucet Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Faucet Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Faucet Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Faucet Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Faucet Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Faucet Installation expect to pay between $106.50 to $173.06 for each shower faucet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Faucet Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Shower Faucet Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Shower Faucet Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Faucet Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower faucets 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 Faucet Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Faucet Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Shower Faucet 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 Faucet Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Shower Faucet Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Faucet Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Faucet 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 Faucet Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Shower Faucet Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Shower Faucet Installation
- A detailed shower faucet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Shower faucets will be installed so that the shower faucet base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The shower faucets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower faucet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The shower faucet, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed shower faucets will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- All shower faucet water flow controls will operate smoothly with light effort and produce no "water hammer" when shut on or off quickly
Shower Faucet Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Faucet Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower faucets 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 faucets, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Shower Faucet 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 faucets; 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 faucets (optional)
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Shower Faucet Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower faucet surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower faucets
- Cover and adequately protect the installed shower faucets 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
