Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Privacy Fence Staining
Privacy Fence Staining guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Privacy Fence Staining? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Privacy Fence Staining work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Privacy Fence Staining work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Privacy Fence Staining labor cost? What are the important Privacy Fence Staining quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Privacy Fence Staining - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Privacy Fence Staining? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Privacy Fence Staining expect to pay between $0.56 to $1.03 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Privacy Fence Staining work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Privacy Fence Staining. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Privacy Fence Staining complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Privacy Fence Staining work? | The appearance, useful life and required maintenance for the fence stain may be affected by poor installation techniques and inexperience. To minimize risks with Privacy Fence Staining, hire service providers carefully and always tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Privacy Fence Staining something that I can do myself? | Most of the Privacy Fence Staining project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Privacy Fence Staining requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Privacy Fence Staining work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Privacy Fence Staining - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Privacy Fence Staining. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Privacy Fence Staining 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 Privacy Fence Staining will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All visible yard fence surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no fence stain on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to fence stain application, whenever possible
Privacy Fence Staining - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Privacy Fence Staining. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the fence stain 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
- Select, specify and order fence stain; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Privacy Fence Staining with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- 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
- Carefully remove fixtures, fittings, finish plates, grilles, knobs, pulls and trim that will be reinstalled later; label and safely store these items for later use
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for fence stain using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- 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
