Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Irrigation Line Trenching
Irrigation Line Trenching guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Irrigation Line Trenching? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Irrigation Line Trenching work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Irrigation Line Trenching work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Irrigation Line Trenching labor cost? What are the important Irrigation Line Trenching quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Irrigation Line Trenching - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Irrigation Line Trenching? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Irrigation Line Trenching expect to pay between $0.33 to $0.42 per linear foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Irrigation Line Trenching work? | Your Irrigation Line Trenching project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Irrigation Line Trenching work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Irrigation Line Trenching work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the trench may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Irrigation Line Trenching something that I can do myself? | The typical Irrigation Line Trenching project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Irrigation Line Trenching requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Irrigation Line Trenching work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Irrigation Line Trenching - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Irrigation Line Trenching. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Irrigation Line Trenching work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Irrigation Line Trenching - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Irrigation Line Trenching. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the trench 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 Irrigation Line Trenching will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Irrigation Line Trenching by local building authority, before any work begins
- 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 trench, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order trench; 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
- Manage delivery of trench; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Irrigation Line Trenching with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Irrigation Line Trenching from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the trench surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the trench
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Irrigation Line Trenching 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
