Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Dry Rot Repair
Dry Rot Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Dry Rot Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Dry Rot Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Dry Rot Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Dry Rot Repair labor cost? What are the important Dry Rot Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Dry Rot Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Dry Rot Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Dry Rot Repair expect to pay between $61.00 to $274.50 for each dry rot repair. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Dry Rot Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Dry Rot Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Dry Rot Repair complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Dry Rot Repair work? | The operation and performance of the Dry Rot may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Dry Rot Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Dry Rot Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Dry Rot Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Dry Rot Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Dry Rot Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Dry Rot Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Dry Rot Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Dry Rot Repair 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 Dry Rot Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed dry rot repair layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed dry rot repair surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- The Dry Rot will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished dry rot repair will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The Dry Rot will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Dry Rot Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Dry Rot Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Dry Rot 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.
- Determine if permit is required for Dry Rot Repair 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 Dry Rot, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for dry rot repair and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of Dry Rot; 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 Dry Rot in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install Dry Rot using vinyl coated framing nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- 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 Dry Rot Repair 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
