Checking a Paver Contractor Before You Hire
A few questions can save money and trouble. Use it with every company that bids on your pavers.
What should a paver contractor show you first?
A paver job can fill a day or two at your home, with hoses, cleaners and sprayers working close to your siding, plants and windows. Knowing who is on your property is fair to ask, and a solid company has the answers ready. Want help sorting through them? Call (904) 479-9763.
Insurance that is current
Ask for a current general liability certificate, so damage during the job is covered by the company's policy and not yours.
A license that fits the work
Ask which Florida license or local registration applies to the exact job, especially when repairs are part of it.
A company you can reach
Look for a working phone number, work in Duval County and one named person who answers for your job.
Details on paper
Have the price, steps and product names written down before equipment leaves the truck.
Does paver work in Florida need a license?
It depends on the job. Cleaning and sealing are different from lifting and relaying pavers, so ask which license covers any repair work. A local tax receipt is a separate document that most businesses working in a county are also expected to hold. To learn what your own pavers might cost, ask for a free estimate.
You can check this yourself. Look a company up by name or license number in the license search that the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation keeps. For proof of insurance, ask the agent who writes the policy to send the certificate directly to you. Questions before you choose? Call (904) 479-9763.
How can you tell a paver contractor is dependable?
They watch the forecast
Sealer needs clear skies and dry pavers, so a careful company checks the weather days ahead and calls early when a date must move.
They name the product
They can tell you the sealer brand, the finish and whether it suits what is already on your pavers.
They look before quoting
They walk the whole area and point out sunken pavers, peeling sealer and standing water before giving a final price. Sealing does not fix a weak base.
They protect what is nearby
They explain how they keep cleaners and overspray off plants, windows and cars, since dried sealer does not wash off.
Which companies might call you?
Read the sample contractor profiles for a look at who does paver work.
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