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Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Water Damage Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Water Damage Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Water Damage Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Water Damage Repair labor cost? What are the important Water Damage Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Water Damage Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Water Damage Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Water Damage Repair expect to pay between $6.10 to $10.07 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Water Damage Repair work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Water Damage Repair. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Water Damage Repair work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Water Damage Repair work? | The operation and performance of the finished interior surface may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Water Damage Repair carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Water Damage Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Water Damage Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Water Damage Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Water Damage Repair work? | This work can be completed in 3 to 6 days. |
Water Damage Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Water Damage Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Water 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 Water Damage Repair will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed finished interior surface layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed finished interior surface surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- The finished interior surface will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished finished interior surface will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The finished interior surface will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Water Damage Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Water Damage Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the finished interior surface 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 Water 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 finished interior surface, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for finished interior surface and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of finished interior surface; 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
- Store finished interior surface in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Install finished interior surface using vinyl coated framing nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Water Damage Repair; patch must be flush to the surrounding surface and seamlessly match the texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Water Damage Repair work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- 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
- Inspect Water Damage Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Inspect Water Damage 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
