Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Lighting Installation
Wall Lighting Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Lighting Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Lighting Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Lighting Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Lighting Installation labor cost? What are the important Wall Lighting Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Lighting Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wall Lighting Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Lighting Installation expect to pay between $79.88 to $165.08 for each wall lighting. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wall Lighting Installation work? | Your Wall Lighting Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Wall Lighting Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Lighting Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the wall lighting fixture may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Wall Lighting Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Wall Lighting Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wall Lighting Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wall Lighting Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Wall Lighting Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Lighting Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall Lighting 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 Wall Lighting Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Wall Lighting Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Wall Lighting Installation
- A detailed wall lighting layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- All bulb will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the wall lighting
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The wall lighting fixture will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The wall lighting fixture will be securely anchored to structural framing
- All wall lighting fixture operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The wall lighting surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All bulb will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the wall lighting
Wall Lighting Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Lighting Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall lighting fixture 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.
- Verify that planned Wall Lighting Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Wall Lighting 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 and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of wall lighting fixture, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order wall lighting fixture; 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 wall lighting fixture; 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
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Remove existing wall lighting fixture (optional)
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Wall Lighting Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Connect wall lighting fixture to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Wall Lighting Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
