Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Toilet Installation
Toilet Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Toilet Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Toilet Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Toilet Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Toilet Installation labor cost? What are the important Toilet Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Toilet Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Toilet Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Toilet Installation expect to pay between $70.82 to $119.81 for each toilet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Toilet Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Toilet Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Toilet Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Toilet Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the toilets may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Toilet Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Toilet Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Toilet Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Toilet Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Toilet Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Toilet Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Toilet 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 Toilet Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed toilet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Toilets will be installed so that the toilet base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The toilets will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The toilet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- The toilet, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The installed toilets will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- All toilet water flow controls will operate smoothly with light effort and produce no "water hammer" when shut on or off quickly
Toilet Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Toilet Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the toilets 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 toilets, before any work begins
- Review material choices for Toilet 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 toilets; 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 toilets using stainless steel closet bolts, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Attach toilets to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Inspect Toilet Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the toilet surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the toilets
- Cover and adequately protect the installed toilets from damage during completion of additional work
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
