Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Toilet Seat Installation
Toilet Seat Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Toilet Seat Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Toilet Seat Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Toilet Seat Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Toilet Seat Installation labor cost? What are the important Toilet Seat Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Toilet Seat Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Toilet Seat Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Toilet Seat Installation expect to pay between $13.31 to $39.94 for each toilet seat. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Toilet Seat Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Toilet Seat Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Toilet Seat Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Toilet Seat Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the toilet seats 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 Seat Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Toilet Seat Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Toilet Seat Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Toilet Seat Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Toilet Seat Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Toilet Seat Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Toilet Seat Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- A detailed toilet seat layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent toilet seats will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Toilet seats will be installed so that the toilet seat base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The toilet seats will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The toilet seat surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Toilet Seat Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Toilet Seat Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the toilet seats 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.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review material choices for Toilet Seat 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 toilet seats; 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
- Remove existing toilet seats (optional)
- Install toilet seats using rust and corrosion proof fasteners, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Attach toilet seats 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 Seat Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the toilet seat surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the toilet seats
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
