Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Paver Contractor
Five minutes of questions can spare you money and a headache. Ask each company that bids on your pavers.
What should a paver contractor show you before work starts?
A paver job can fill a day or two, with hoses, cleaners and sprayers working beside your siding, flower beds and porch. You are entitled to know who is there. A solid company has these answers on hand, and (904) 543-3876 is open if you want help sorting through them.
Current liability insurance
Ask for a certificate still in force. Then any damage during the job is paid by the company's insurer, not your homeowner policy.
A license that fits the work
Ask which Florida license or local registration covers the exact work planned, especially when repairs are included.
Someone who answers
Look for a working phone number, regular work in Duval County and one named person responsible for your job.
The price on paper
Get the price, the steps and the product names in writing before any equipment leaves the truck.
Is a license required for paver work around Riverside?
That depends on the job. Washing and sealing differ from pulling up and relaying pavers, so ask about licensing for any repair or rebuild in your plan. Per the Duval County Tax Collector, a business operating in the county also needs a Local Business Tax Receipt. book a free estimate to see what your pavers might cost.
Verifying it is easy. Search by company name or license number in the state license lookup kept by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. For insurance, have the company's agent mail the certificate directly to you. Still unsure? Ring (904) 543-3876.
What marks a paver contractor you can count on?
They watch the forecast
Sealer needs dry pavers, so a careful company checks the weather days out and phones early when a date must move.
They name the product
They can tell you the sealer, the finish and whether it suits any coat already on your pavers.
They inspect before quoting
They tour the whole area and flag low spots, flaking sealer and standing water before stating a final number.
They explain what comes next
They say how long to stay off, when sprinklers may resume and roughly when another coat will be due.
They go gently on old brick
Century-old brick can be soft. A careful company names the pressure it will use and tests a small spot first.
They plan for tree roots
Oak roots lift pavers. A good contractor flags tilted spots before pricing and says whether leveling is in the quote.
They protect gardens and doors
Mature plantings and original wood doors sit close to the work. Ask how they will be covered and where runoff will go.
They ask about historic status
If your home is a listed historic property, ask the city whether a change to a street-facing surface needs review before you book.
Which companies might call you?
See which kinds of businesses do this work in the sample contractor profiles.
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