Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Steam Shower Installation
Steam Shower Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Steam Shower Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Steam Shower Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Steam Shower Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Steam Shower Installation labor cost? What are the important Steam Shower Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Steam Shower Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Steam Shower Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Steam Shower Installation expect to pay between $226.31 to $407.36 for each steam shower. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Steam Shower Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Steam Shower Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Steam Shower Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Steam Shower Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the steam showers may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Steam Shower Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Steam Shower Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Steam Shower 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 Steam Shower Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Steam Shower Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Steam Shower Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Steam Shower 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 Steam Shower Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Steam Shower Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Steam Shower Installation
- A detailed steam shower layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The steam showers will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The installed steam showers will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The steam shower, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The steam showers will be securely anchored to structural framing
Steam Shower Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Steam Shower Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the steam showers 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.
- Determine if permit is required for Steam Shower Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review material choices for Steam Shower 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 steam showers; 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 steam showers; 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
- Obtain a permit for Steam Shower Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Install steam showers using corrosion resistant connections, fittings and fasteners that are fully compliant with local code requirements, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Attach steam showers to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Connect steam showers to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Schedule and supervise Steam Shower Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
