Hiring an Insured, Dependable Paver Contractor
A few checks before the work starts keep a paver job simple. Use the list below with any contractor you talk to.
What should I ask a paver contractor to show me?
Anyone working at your home should be able to answer these without hesitation. It takes a few minutes and spares you trouble later. If you want help with the questions, call (904) 606-1450.
A certificate of insurance
Ask for a current certificate of general liability coverage that you can read yourself. Then a slip on your property is not yours to pay for.
Any license that applies
Ask which state license or local registration covers the job. Cleaning and sealing can be treated differently from relaying pavers.
A real local business
Look for a working phone, a service area that includes your street and a person who answers for the work.
A written price
Get the square footage, the sealer name and every step in writing before a date is set.
How do I check a Florida contractor's license?
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a public license search, so you can look a name up yourself. Ask too about any local business tax receipt that applies where the company works. If your job includes leveling or relaying pavers, ask which license covers that part. To get started, call (904) 606-1450.
Insurance works the same way. A certificate comes from the contractor's agent, and you can phone the agent to confirm it is current. Nobody should mind the question. For a contractor who can answer it, request your free estimate.
Many Sawgrass homes also sit inside a gated community with an association. Some boards want notice of exterior work or a say on the finish, so ask the contractor for the product name and a start date you can pass along.
What do the dependable ones do?
They tell you early about weather
Sealer needs dry days, so a good contractor calls before the date when rain is coming.
They name the product
They can say which sealer they use, why, and what finish it gives.
They look before they quote
Sunken pavers, old sealer and standing water get checked before a final number.
They explain the fine print
You hear how long to stay off the surface and what happens if the coat turns cloudy.
Who receives my request?
Curious what kinds of companies answer? See sample contractor profiles.
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