Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electrical Receptacle Replacement
Electrical Receptacle Replacement guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electrical Receptacle Replacement? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electrical Receptacle Replacement work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electrical Receptacle Replacement work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electrical Receptacle Replacement labor cost? What are the important Electrical Receptacle Replacement quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electrical Receptacle Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electrical Receptacle Replacement? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electrical Receptacle Replacement expect to pay between $21.30 to $39.94 for each electrical switch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electrical Receptacle Replacement work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Electrical Receptacle Replacement. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Electrical Receptacle Replacement complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electrical Receptacle Replacement work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electrical switch may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Electrical Receptacle Replacement something that I can do myself? | The typical Electrical Receptacle Replacement project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electrical Receptacle Replacement requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electrical Receptacle Replacement work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Electrical Receptacle Replacement - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electrical Receptacle Replacement. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electrical Receptacle Replacement 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 Electrical Receptacle Replacement will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Electrical Receptacle Replacement will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Electrical Receptacle Replacement
- A detailed electrical switch layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Electrical switch will be installed so that the electrical switch base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- Install electrical switch with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the electrical switch 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
- The electrical switch will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The electrical switch will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The electrical switch will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- The electrical switch surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Electrical Receptacle Replacement - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Receptacle Replacement. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electrical switch 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.
- Verify that planned Electrical Receptacle Replacement will comply with home owner association requirements
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of electrical switch, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order electrical switch; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Remove existing electrical switch (optional)
- Connect electrical switch to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Install trim plates or pieces
- Inspect Electrical Receptacle Replacement 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
