Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Concrete Polishing
Concrete Polishing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Concrete Polishing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Concrete Polishing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Concrete Polishing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Concrete Polishing labor cost? What are the important Concrete Polishing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Concrete Polishing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Concrete Polishing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Concrete Polishing expect to pay between $0.64 to $1.13 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Concrete Polishing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Concrete Polishing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Concrete Polishing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Concrete Polishing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the polished concrete may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Concrete Polishing something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Concrete Polishing requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Concrete Polishing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Concrete Polishing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Concrete Polishing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Concrete Polishing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The polished finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
Concrete Polishing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Concrete Polishing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the polished concrete 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 Concrete Polishing will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Concrete Polishing by local building authority, before any work begins
- 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 polished concrete, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order polished concrete; 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 polished concrete; 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 material choices for Concrete Polishing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Concrete Polishing from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the polished surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the polished concrete
- 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 Concrete Polishing 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
