Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Pan Installation
Shower Pan Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Pan Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Pan Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Pan Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Pan Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Pan Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Pan Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Pan Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Pan Installation expect to pay between $149.10 to $220.99 for each shower pan. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Pan Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Shower Pan Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Shower Pan Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Pan Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower pans 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 Pan Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Pan Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Shower Pan 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 Pan Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Shower Pan Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Pan Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Pan Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- A detailed shower pan layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed shower pans will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- Vertical edges of shower pans will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the shower pan 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
- Finished shower pan will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The shower pans will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower pan, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The shower pan surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Shower Pan Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Pan Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower pans 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 pans, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order shower pans; 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 pans; 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
- 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 pans (optional)
- Install shower pans using silicone sealant/backing adhesive, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Shower Pan Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower pan surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower pans
- 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
