Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Sink Trap Installation
Sink Trap Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Sink Trap Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Sink Trap Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Sink Trap Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Sink Trap Installation labor cost? What are the important Sink Trap Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Sink Trap Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Sink Trap Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Sink Trap Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $85.20 for each sink trap. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Sink Trap Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Sink Trap Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Sink Trap Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Sink Trap Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the sink trap may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Sink Trap Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Sink Trap Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Sink Trap Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Sink Trap Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Sink Trap Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Sink Trap Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Sink Trap Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Sink Trap Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Sink Trap Installation
- A detailed Sink trap 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
- Installed sink trap will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The Sink trap surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The sink trap will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The Sink trap, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
Sink Trap Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Sink Trap Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sink trap 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 sink trap, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Sink Trap 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 sink trap; 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 sink trap (optional)
- Inspect Sink Trap 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
