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Introduction
Finish plumbing, electrical and HVAC take place after flooring is laid. Many contractors like to have this finished before carpet is installed. Others will install the carpet and cover it for protection. It usually doesn't take the electricians, plumbers and HVAC installers more than a day or two to complete the finish phase of their work.

Plumbers

Set and caulk kitchen sink bathroom sink
Set and caulk water closets
Caulk around tubs
Install faucets and hook up supply lines
Install and adjust water heater
Install supply and drain lines to appliances i.e. dishwasher, garbage disposal, ice maker for fridge.

Electricians

Install electrical outlets, switches, and fixtures.
Hook up electrical appliances
Install all circuit breakers
Install doorbells
Telephone, TV cables, etc.
Test the electrical system including GFCI's and exterior lights, switches and outlets.

HVAC

Install registers
Install permanent thermostat
Set Air conditioning compressor
Install furnace filter
Clean out ductwork
Install return register grills
Test all HVAC functions

Inspection
An important aspect to this part of the task is to make sure that the finish products installed match the list contained in the description of materials. Electrical switches, plumbing fixtures and HVAC products need to be compared with the description of materials.

Notes to the owner builder
Make sure that the contract with the plumbers contains the finish items that they are responsible for. Some plumber don't hook up gas appliances other do. Payment for plumbers electricians and HVAC installers is made after the finish trades are completed. It is a good idea to hold retain 5-10% of each bid until final inspection is passed. This should be agreed to upfront and included in the contract before any work begins.