Questions to Put to Any Paver Contractor
Five minutes of questions can spare you a bad job. Use this list with every company that bids on your pavers.
What should a contractor be able to show you?
A paver job can take a day or two, with hoses, cleaners and sprayers working near your siding, plants and screen enclosure. A good company has these answers ready before it parks the truck. Want help with the list? Call (904) 474-3568.
A current insurance certificate
Ask for proof of general liability coverage. If something is damaged, the company's insurer pays, not your homeowner policy.
The right license for the work
Ask which state license or local registration covers the exact work planned, and say so if repairs are part of the job.
A company you can reach
Look for a working phone number, regular work around Duval County and one named person who answers for your job.
The price in writing
Get the price, the steps and the sealer name on paper before any equipment comes off the truck.
Does paver work in Jacksonville need a license or a tax receipt?
It depends on the job. Washing and sealing differ from lifting and relaying pavers, so ask about licensing for any repair work in your plan. The Duval County Tax Collector also says anyone who owns or operates a business in Jacksonville needs a Local Business Tax Receipt, which it describes as separate from state licenses. To see what a job at your home might cost, ask for your free estimate.
You can check most of this yourself. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a public license search, and a company's insurance agent can send a certificate straight to you. Questions before you choose? Call (904) 474-3568.
How do you spot a dependable contractor?
They watch the weather
Sealer needs a dry surface, so a careful company checks the forecast and calls you early if a day has to move.
They name the product
They can tell you the sealer, the finish and how it fits with any coat already on your pavers.
They inspect before they quote
They walk the whole area and point out low spots, peeling sealer and puddles before giving a final number.
They protect your yard
They say how they keep cleaner and overspray off plants, screens, cars and any pond or ditch behind the house.
Which companies might contact you?
Read the sample contractor profiles to see what kinds of companies handle this work.
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