Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Head Installation
Shower Head Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Head Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Head Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Head Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Head Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Head Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Head Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Head Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Head Installation expect to pay between $26.63 to $39.94 for each shower head. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Head Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Shower Head Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Shower Head Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Head Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower head 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 Head Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Head Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Shower Head Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Shower Head Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Shower Head Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Head Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Head 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 Head Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Shower Head Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Shower Head Installation
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The shower head will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower head surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The shower head, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed shower head will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
Shower Head Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Head Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower head 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 head, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Shower Head 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 head; 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
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Shower Head Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower head surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower head
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
