Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Threshold Installation
Threshold Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Threshold Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Threshold Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Threshold Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Threshold Installation labor cost? What are the important Threshold Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Threshold Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Threshold Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Threshold Installation expect to pay between $23.96 to $66.56 for each threshold. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Threshold Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Threshold Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Threshold Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Threshold Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the threshold may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Threshold Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Threshold Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Threshold Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Threshold Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Threshold Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Threshold Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Threshold Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All threshold from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed threshold layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The installed threshold height will be within 1/4 inch of the height of adjacent finished flooring
- Threshold will be installed so that the threshold base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The threshold surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The threshold finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- Finished threshold will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- Finished threshold will not shift, squeak or creak when walked upon
Threshold Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Threshold Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the threshold 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 threshold, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order threshold; 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
- Install threshold using construction adhesive / fasteners, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Threshold 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; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
