Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wood Soffit Installation
Wood Soffit Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wood Soffit Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wood Soffit Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wood Soffit Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wood Soffit Installation labor cost? What are the important Wood Soffit Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wood Soffit Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wood Soffit Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wood Soffit Installation expect to pay between $2.03 to $2.54 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wood Soffit Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Wood Soffit Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Wood Soffit Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wood Soffit Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the wood soffit may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Wood Soffit Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Wood Soffit Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wood Soffit Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wood Soffit Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Wood Soffit Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wood Soffit Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wood Soffit 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 Wood Soffit Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The wood soffit will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The wood soffit will be securely anchored to structural framing
Wood Soffit Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wood Soffit Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wood soffit 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 project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of wood soffit, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of wood soffit; 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 wood soffit in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Review material choices for Wood Soffit Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the wood soffit surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the wood soffit
- 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 Wood Soffit 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
