Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wallpaper Removal
Wallpaper Removal guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wallpaper Removal? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wallpaper Removal work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wallpaper Removal work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wallpaper Removal labor cost? What are the important Wallpaper Removal quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wallpaper Removal - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wallpaper Removal? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wallpaper Removal expect to pay between $0.76 to $1.45 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wallpaper Removal work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Wallpaper Removal. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Wallpaper Removal project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wallpaper Removal work? | The effectiveness of Wallpaper Removal will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Wallpaper Removal something that I can do myself? | Most of the Wallpaper Removal project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wallpaper Removal requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wallpaper Removal work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Wallpaper Removal - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wallpaper Removal. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wallpaper Removal work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Check wallpaper sample for wall damage before work is carried out
- Remove indicated materials without damaging surrounding structural elements, materials, fixtures and finishes
- Remove all materials, fixtures and appliances from job site; all items must be disposed of legally
- Remove only those items that have been clearly marked for demolition
Wallpaper Removal - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wallpaper Removal. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wallpaper 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
- Review material choices for Wallpaper Removal with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Mark all components, items, surfaces and areas that are to be demolished - with a permanent marker or paint
- Photograph or videotape the work area before work begins, to document the location of structural elements and condition of existing finishes and materials
- 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
- Clear, smooth and clean surface
- Inspect Wallpaper Removal 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
