Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electrical Plug Replacement
Electrical Plug Replacement guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electrical Plug Replacement? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electrical Plug Replacement work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electrical Plug Replacement work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electrical Plug Replacement labor cost? What are the important Electrical Plug Replacement quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electrical Plug Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electrical Plug Replacement? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electrical Plug Replacement expect to pay between $26.63 to $53.25 for each electrical plug. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electrical Plug Replacement work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Electrical Plug Replacement. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Electrical Plug Replacement complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electrical Plug Replacement work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the electrical plug 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 Plug Replacement something that I can do myself? | The typical Electrical Plug Replacement project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electrical Plug Replacement requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electrical Plug Replacement work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Electrical Plug Replacement - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electrical Plug Replacement. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electrical Plug 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 Plug 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 plug
- A detailed electrical plug 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 plug operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The electrical plug will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- Install electrical plug with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- The electrical plug 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 Plug Replacement - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Plug Replacement. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electrical plug 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 plug, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order electrical plug; 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 plug 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 plug to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Electrical Plug Replacement and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Electrical Plug 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
