Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Hole Repair
Wall Hole Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Hole Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Hole Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Hole Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Hole Repair labor cost? What are the important Wall Hole Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Hole Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wall Hole Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Hole Repair expect to pay between $39.11 to $89.40 for each wall hole. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wall Hole Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Wall Hole Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Wall Hole Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Hole Repair work? | The operation and performance of the wall hole repair may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Wall Hole Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Wall Hole Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Wall Hole Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Wall Hole Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Wall Hole Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Wall Hole Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Hole Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall Hole 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 Hole Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed wall hole 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 hole 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 hole surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The wall hole surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible wall hole surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The wall hole repair will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Wall Hole Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Hole Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall hole repair 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 Hole 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
- Install wall hole repair 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 Hole 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 Hole 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
