Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Door Seal Installation
Door Seal Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Door Seal Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Door Seal Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Door Seal Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Door Seal Installation labor cost? What are the important Door Seal Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Door Seal Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Door Seal Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Door Seal Installation expect to pay between $21.30 to $39.94 per door. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Door Seal Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Door Seal Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Door Seal Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Door Seal Installation work? | The effectiveness of Door Seal Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Door Seal Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Door Seal Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Door Seal Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Door Seal Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Door Seal Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Door Seal Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Door Seal Installation 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 Door Seal Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed door seal layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the door seal 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 door seal finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- The door seal will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The door seal surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Door Seal Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Door Seal Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the door seal 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.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Determine if permit is required for Door Seal Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of door seal, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order door seal; 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 door seal using finished matched screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Door Seal Installation 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
