What to Check Before You Hire a Paver Contractor
A few minutes of checking can spare you a costly mistake. Use this list with any company you are thinking of hiring.
Four things to ask for up front
A crew may spend a full day or two on your driveway or pool deck, with hoses, chemicals and sprayers close to your home. It makes sense to know who they are first. A solid company keeps these papers ready to share. Want help sorting it out? Call (904) 932-1301.
A liability certificate
Ask for proof of general liability coverage that is active today, so damage during the job falls on their insurer and not on you.
The right license for the work
Find out what Florida license or city paperwork applies to the exact work planned for your pavers.
A business you can find
Look for a working phone, a track record in Nassau County or nearby, and one person who will answer for the job.
A written quote
Get the price, the steps and the products on paper before anyone turns on a pressure washer.
Does a paver contractor need a license in Florida?
That turns on what the work involves. A wash and seal is one thing, and pulling up and relaying pavers is another, so ask about licensing for any repair or new paver work in your plan. The island's chamber of commerce says a business located inside Fernandina Beach city limits must hold a Local Business Tax Receipt issued by the city. To see what your own job might cost, get a free estimate online.
Checking takes a few minutes. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a free license lookup where you can search by company name or license number. For insurance, a certificate mailed or emailed to you by the company's agent is more reliable than a copy handed over on site. Still have questions before you pick someone? Call (904) 932-1301.
How do you spot a dependable paver contractor?
They plan around the weather
Unilock asks for 24 to 48 hours of clear skies around a sealing job, so a good contractor checks the forecast and lets you know early when a date needs to shift.
They name what goes on your pavers
They can tell you the sealer brand and type, and whether it will work over any coat already there.
They look before they price
They walk the whole surface and point out low spots, peeling sealer and puddles before giving a final number.
They explain the fix if something goes wrong
Ask what they would do if part of the coat dries cloudy or starts to flake. A clear answer up front is a good sign.
Who might contact you about your pavers?
Look through the sample contractor profiles for the kinds of companies that do this work.
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