How to Choose a Contractor
Choosing the right contractor for your project is the most important decision of all because even the best materials can be spoiled by poor installation and workmanship.
Workmanship
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Sub Contracting
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Relevant Experience
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Base Preparation
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Timing
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Documentation
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Compatibility
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
Design
- Ask to see projects the contractor completed more than two years ago so you can see how the work holds up over time.
- Are the pavers laid in a way that minimizes awkward cuts? Are the curves of the project cut in a way that minimizes large gaps?
- Has edge restraint been used and is it still in place?
- How long does the contractor guarantee the work? How many warranty claims has the company had in the past two years?
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