Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Valance Installation
Valance Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Valance Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Valance Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Valance Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Valance Installation labor cost? What are the important Valance Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Valance Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Valance Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Valance Installation expect to pay between $26.63 to $79.88 for each valance. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Valance Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Valance Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Valance Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Valance Installation work? | The effectiveness of Valance Installation will depend on service provider skills, use of proper tools and attention to detail. |
| Is Valance Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Valance Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Valance Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Valance Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Valance Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Valance Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Valance 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 Valance Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed valance layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Window valance will be installed so that the valance base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the valance 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 window valance finish will match the finish color and sheen of adjacent hardware
- The valance surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- Each valance lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- The window valance will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Installed window valance will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- The window valance will be installed with no sagging - so that any horizontal edge does not vary from a straight line by more than 1/8 inch in 10 feet
- The valance surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Valance Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Valance Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the window valance 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
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of window valance, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order window valance; 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
- Remove existing window valance (optional)
- Install window valance using manufacturer provided, finished matched screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Valance Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Inspect Valance Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
