Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electrical Outlet Replacement
Electrical Outlet Replacement guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electrical Outlet Replacement? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electrical Outlet Replacement work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electrical Outlet Replacement work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electrical Outlet Replacement labor cost? What are the important Electrical Outlet Replacement quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electrical Outlet Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electrical Outlet Replacement? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electrical Outlet Replacement expect to pay between $26.63 to $53.25 for each electrical outlet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electrical Outlet Replacement work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Electrical Outlet Replacement. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Electrical Outlet Replacement complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electrical Outlet Replacement work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electrical outlet 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 Outlet Replacement something that I can do myself? | The typical Electrical Outlet Replacement project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electrical Outlet Replacement requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electrical Outlet Replacement work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Electrical Outlet Replacement - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electrical Outlet Replacement. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electrical Outlet 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 Outlet Replacement will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the electrical outlet
- A detailed electrical outlet layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- All electrical outlet operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The electrical outlet will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- Install electrical outlet with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- The electrical outlet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Electrical Outlet Replacement - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Outlet Replacement. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electrical outlet 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.
- 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 outlet, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order electrical outlet; 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
- Install electrical outlet using factory supplied, finished matched screw(s), in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Connect electrical outlet to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Electrical Outlet Replacement and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Electrical Outlet Replacement work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Install trim plates or pieces
- 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
