Checking a Paver Contractor Before You Hire
Some simple questions up front can spare you money and trouble. Run through them with each company that quotes your pavers.
What should a paver contractor show you first?
A paver job can fill a day or two at your house, with hoses, cleaners and sprayers working near your windows, beds and screens. Knowing who is on your property is fair, and a solid company has the answers ready. Need help sorting them out? Call (904) 569-7795.
Insurance that is current
Ask for a general liability certificate with dates that have not run out. If something is damaged, the company's insurer pays, not yours.
A license that fits the work
Ask which Florida license or local registration covers the exact work planned, most of all if repairs are in the quote.
A company you can reach
Look for a phone that gets answered, jobs in Duval County and one named person who answers for yours.
A written price
Get the price, the steps and the product names on paper before any equipment leaves the truck.
Does paver work in Duval County need a license or city approval?
That depends on the work. Washing and sealing are not the same as lifting and relaying pavers, so ask about licensing for any repair in your plan. The Duval County Tax Collector also says anyone doing business in the county needs a Local Business Tax Receipt. To learn what your own pavers could cost, ask for a free estimate.
You can verify all of it yourself. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a public license lookup where you can search by company name or license number. For coverage, have the company's agent send the certificate straight to you. Questions before you decide? Call (904) 569-7795.
If your home is inside the historic district, ask the city before you change how the front walk or driveway looks. The neighborhood's preservation group says it does not approve exterior renovations, and it points owners to the city's Certificate of Appropriateness process instead. A good contractor will tell you plainly whether the job is a clean and reseal in the same look or a change.
How can you tell a paver contractor is dependable?
They watch the forecast
Sealer only works on dry pavers, so a careful company watches the forecast for days and phones you early if the date shifts.
They name the product
They can name the sealer brand and finish, and say if it will bond over a coat already down.
They look before they quote
They walk the full area first, pointing out low spots, peeling sealer and puddles, then give a final number.
They protect what is nearby
They explain how cleaners and overspray stay off your plants, car, screens and pool.
Which companies might call you?
The sample contractor profiles show the kinds of companies that do this work.
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