Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Kitchen Sink Drain Repair
Kitchen Sink Drain Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Kitchen Sink Drain Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Kitchen Sink Drain Repair labor cost? What are the important Kitchen Sink Drain Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Kitchen Sink Drain Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Kitchen Sink Drain Repair expect to pay between $53.25 to $93.19 for each kitchen sink drain. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Kitchen Sink Drain Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the kitchen sink drain may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Kitchen Sink Drain Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Kitchen Sink Drain Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Kitchen Sink Drain Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Kitchen Sink Drain Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Kitchen Sink Drain Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Kitchen Sink Drain Repair work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The installed kitchen sink drain will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The kitchen sink drain, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- All kitchen sink drain operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The kitchen sink drain will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The kitchen sink drain surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Kitchen Sink Drain Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Kitchen Sink Drain Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the kitchen sink drain 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- 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
- Inspect Kitchen Sink Drain Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- 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
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the kitchen sink drain surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the kitchen sink drain
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
