Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Texture Repair
Wall Texture Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Texture Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Texture Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Texture Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Texture Repair labor cost? What are the important Wall Texture Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Texture Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wall Texture Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Texture Repair expect to pay between $37.25 to $55.88 for each texturing patch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wall Texture Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Wall Texture Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Wall Texture Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Texture Repair work? | The operation and performance of the wall texture damage may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Wall Texture Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Wall Texture Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Wall Texture Repair project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Wall Texture 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 Wall Texture Repair work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Wall Texture Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Texture Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall Texture 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 Texture Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The texturing patch surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible texturing patch surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
Wall Texture Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Texture Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall texture 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 Texture 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
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Wall Texture 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
