How to Check a Paver Contractor Before You Say Yes
Ten minutes of checking can save you a headache later. Run through this list with any company you are thinking about hiring.
Four papers worth asking to see
A contractor can spend a day or two at your home with hoses, cleaners and sprayers running beside your doors and windows. It makes sense to know who is behind that work. A dependable company keeps these items ready to show. Want help sorting through them? Call (904) 664-5908.
Proof of insurance
Ask for a certificate showing general liability coverage that is active this week, so any damage on your property goes to the insurer and not to you.
The license that fits the job
Ask what Florida license or local paperwork covers the exact work planned for your pavers.
A company you can reach
Look for a working phone number, work done around St. Johns County or close by, and a named person who answers for the job.
A price in writing
Get the total, the steps and the sealer on paper before anyone starts a pressure washer.
Does a paver contractor need a license in Florida?
It depends on the work. A wash and a coat of sealer is one kind of job, and lifting and relaying pavers is another, so ask which license applies to any repair or new paver work in your plan. The City of St. Augustine's website says its business license submittal process is now online, so a company working inside the city can be asked for its city paperwork. To get a figure for your own project, ask for a free estimate.
Checking takes a few minutes. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation offers a free license search by name or license number. For insurance, a certificate sent straight from the company's agent is more reliable than a photocopy handed over at your door. Still have questions before you choose? Call (904) 664-5908.
What does a dependable paver contractor look like?
They plan around the weather
Unilock, a paver maker, says rain during the cure can reduce how well sealer works. A careful contractor reads the forecast and tells you early when a date has to move.
They name the product
They can say which sealer goes on, why they picked it and whether it suits what is already on your pavers.
They look before they quote
They walk the whole surface and point out dips, peeling sealer and puddles before they name a final number.
They explain the fix
Ask what happens if part of the coat dries cloudy. A clear answer now is a good sign.
Who might call about your pavers?
To see the kinds of businesses that do this work, read the sample contractor profiles.
Request a free paver estimate
Describe your pavers, and a company that works around St. Augustine will reach out.
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