What to Verify Before a Paver Contractor Starts Work
Ten minutes of checking before the first visit protects your driveway and your budget. Run this list on every company that bids.
Which documents should a paver contractor hand over?
Sealing a driveway or pool deck means hoses, cleaners and sprayers working beside your windows, plants and car for a day or two. Any company worth hiring expects questions about who they are and what they carry. If something on the list is unclear, call (904) 966-4279.
Insurance that is active now
Ask for a current certificate of general liability coverage, so damage to your home or landscaping goes to the contractor's insurer and not to yours.
The license the job requires
Ask which Florida license, if any, applies to the exact work in the bid, and get the answer before anything is signed.
A way to reach them
A working phone, a named person in charge and a record of jobs in Duval County show you where to go if something looks off.
A price on paper
The quote should list the steps, the sealer by name and the total, so nothing is left to memory.
Does paver work in Duval County call for a license or a tax receipt?
Washing and sealing are different work from lifting and relaying pavers, so ask which license, if any, covers the repairs in your plan. Separately, the Duval County Tax Collector says anyone providing services to the public in Duval County, even a one person or home based business, needs a Local Business Tax Receipt before starting. To see what your own job might run, book your free estimate.
Both checks are quick. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a license search where you can look up a company by name, license number, city, county or license type. For coverage, ask the contractor to have the insurance agent send the certificate straight to you. Questions on any of this? Call (904) 966-4279.
What does a dependable paver contractor look like?
They respect the forecast
Unilock asks for 24 to 48 hours of clear skies around a sealing job, so a careful company watches the weather and warns you when the date has to slide.
They name the sealer
You should hear the brand, the sheen and whether it will go over whatever coat is already on your pavers.
They inspect before they quote
A walk over the whole surface, with low spots, flaking sealer and standing water pointed out, comes before a final number.
They plan for your yard
Expect them to explain how they protect plants, screens, cars and the sprinklers during the job.
Who might contact you?
Wondering what kinds of companies handle these requests? See the sample contractor profiles.
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