Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Textured Ceiling Repair
Textured Ceiling Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Textured Ceiling Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Textured Ceiling Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Textured Ceiling Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Textured Ceiling Repair labor cost? What are the important Textured Ceiling Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Textured Ceiling Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Textured Ceiling Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Textured Ceiling Repair expect to pay between $55.88 to $111.75 for each ceiling texture patch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Textured Ceiling Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Textured Ceiling Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Textured Ceiling Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Textured Ceiling Repair work? | The operation and performance of the textured ceiling damage may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Textured Ceiling Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Textured Ceiling Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Textured Ceiling Repair project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Textured Ceiling Repair requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Textured Ceiling Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Textured Ceiling Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Textured Ceiling Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Textured Ceiling 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 Textured Ceiling Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the ceiling texture patch meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Installed ceiling texture patch surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The ceiling texture patch surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible ceiling texture patch surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- The textured ceiling damage will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Textured Ceiling Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Textured Ceiling Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the textured ceiling damage 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 Textured Ceiling Repair by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Textured Ceiling Repair 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
