Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Deck Power Washing
Deck Power Washing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Deck Power Washing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Deck Power Washing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Deck Power Washing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Deck Power Washing labor cost? What are the important Deck Power Washing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Deck Power Washing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Deck Power Washing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Deck Power Washing expect to pay between $1.15 to $1.84 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Deck Power Washing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Deck Power Washing. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Deck Power Washing complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Deck Power Washing work? | The appearance, useful life and required maintenance for the deck may be affected by poor installation techniques and inexperience. To minimize risks with Deck Power Washing, hire service providers carefully and always tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Deck Power Washing something that I can do myself? | Most of the Deck Power Washing project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Deck Power Washing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Deck Power Washing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Deck Power Washing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Deck Power Washing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Deck Power Washing 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 Deck Power Washing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Deck Power Washing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Deck Power Washing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the deck 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.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Select, specify and order deck; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Deck Power Washing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- 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
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for deck using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- 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
