Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Damage Repair
Wall Damage Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Damage Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Damage Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Damage Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Damage Repair labor cost? What are the important Wall Damage Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Damage Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Wall Damage Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Damage Repair expect to pay between $37.25 to $93.13 for each wall patch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Wall Damage Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Wall Damage Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Wall Damage Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Damage Repair work? | The operation and performance of the wall damage may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Wall Damage Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
Is Wall Damage Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Wall Damage Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wall Damage Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Wall Damage Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Wall Damage Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Damage Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall Damage 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 Wall Damage Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed wall patch layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the wall 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 wall patch surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The wall patch surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible wall patch surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- The wall damage will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Wall Damage Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Damage Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall 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 Wall Damage 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 wall damage, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of wall damage; 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
- Review material choices for Wall Damage Repair with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Install wall damage using sheetrock screws and construction adhesive, per manufacturer nailing specifications and applicable local building code(s)
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Wall Damage Repair work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Tape and seal joints with paper tape and 3 coats of mud compound and manufacturer recommended techniques
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Wall Damage 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