Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Design Materials Specification
Design Materials Specification guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Design Materials Specification? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Design Materials Specification work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Design Materials Specification work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Design Materials Specification labor cost? What are the important Design Materials Specification quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Design Materials Specification - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Design Materials Specification? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Design Materials Specification expect to pay between $149.00 to $447.00 for each project material. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Design Materials Specification work? | Your Design Materials Specification project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Design Materials Specification work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Design Materials Specification work? | A skilled professional can produce cohesive, inspirational designs that improve the livability, enjoyment, emotional appeal and long term resale value of any space. |
| Is Design Materials Specification something that I can do myself? | The typical Design Materials Specification project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Design Materials Specification requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Design Materials Specification work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 15 days. |
Design Materials Specification - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Design Materials Specification. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Design Materials Specification work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will include concept sketches, construction detail documents and dimensioned working drawings
- The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Design Materials Specification will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Design Materials Specification - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Design Materials Specification. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the project materials 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 Design Materials Specification will comply with home owner association requirements
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of project materials, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for project material and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order project materials; 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
- Review material choices for Design Materials Specification with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
