Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Vent Hood Installation
Vent Hood Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Vent Hood Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Vent Hood Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Vent Hood Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Vent Hood Installation labor cost? What are the important Vent Hood Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Vent Hood Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Vent Hood Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Vent Hood Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $79.88 for each vent hood. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Vent Hood Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Vent Hood Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Vent Hood Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Vent Hood Installation work? | The operation and performance of the vent hood may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Vent Hood Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Vent Hood Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Vent Hood Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Vent Hood Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Vent Hood Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Vent Hood Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Vent Hood Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Vent Hood Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent vent hood will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install vent hood with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Vent hood will be installed so that the vent hood base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The vent hood will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Installed vent hood will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All vent hood operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The vent hood, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The vent hood will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The vent hood surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Vent Hood Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Vent Hood Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the vent hood 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
- Select, specify and order vent hood; 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 vent hood; 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
- Install vent hood using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect vent hood to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Connect vent hood to exhaust venting system in manner that is compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Vent Hood Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the vent hood surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the vent hood
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
