Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Mount Installation
Wall Mount Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Mount Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Mount Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Mount Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Mount Installation labor cost? What are the important Wall Mount Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Mount Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wall Mount Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Mount Installation expect to pay between $21.30 to $47.93 for each wall mount. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wall Mount Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Wall Mount Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Wall Mount Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Mount Installation work? | The operation and performance of the wall mount may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Wall Mount Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Wall Mount Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Wall Mount Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wall Mount Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wall Mount Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Wall Mount Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Mount Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall Mount 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 Mount Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed wall mount layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed wall mount will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The wall mount will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Wall mount will be installed so that the wall mount base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- All wall mount operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The wall mount finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- The wall mount surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Wall Mount Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Mount Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall mount 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 Mount Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 mount, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order wall mount; 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 mount; 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
- Store wall mount in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Acclimate wall mount to typical indoor temperature and humidity for no less than 3 days prior to installation
- Secure backing to structural framing, to serve as stable mounting base for the wall mount
- Install wall mount using factory supplied, load rated screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Wall Mount Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- 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
- Inspect Wall Mount Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
