Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Water Line Installation
Water Line Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Water Line Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Water Line Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Water Line Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Water Line Installation labor cost? What are the important Water Line Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Water Line Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Water Line Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Water Line Installation expect to pay between $79.88 to $266.25 for each water line. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Water Line Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Water Line Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Water Line Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Water Line Installation work? | The operation and performance of the water lines may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Water Line Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Water Line Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Water Line Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Water Line Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Water Line Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Water Line Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Water Line Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Water Line Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Water Line Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Water Line Installation
- Locate and secure pipe in straight, clean runs along framing, so that pipe is protected from damage
- All water line runs of 16 feet or less will be made with an single continuous piece of material
- All water line water flow controls will operate smoothly with light effort and produce no "water hammer" when shut on or off quickly
- The installed water lines will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The water line, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The water lines will be securely anchored to structural framing
- 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
Water Line Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Water Line Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the water lines 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 Water Line Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Water Line 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 water lines, before any work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Water Line Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Water Line Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Schedule and supervise Water Line Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Water Line Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- 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
