Check a Paver Contractor Before You Hire
A few minutes of checking can save you a costly mistake. Run through this list with any company you are thinking of hiring.
Four papers to ask for first
A contractor may spend a day or two at your drive or pool deck with hoses, sprayers and cleaners close to your home. It is fair to ask who they are before the work starts. A solid company keeps these papers ready. Want help sorting through them? Call (904) 685-4409.
A liability certificate
Ask for proof of general liability coverage that is active this month, so damage during the job lands on their insurer and not on you.
The right license for the work
Ask which Florida license or city paperwork applies to the exact work planned for your pavers.
A business you can reach
Look for a working phone, recent work in Duval County or close by and one person who answers for the job.
A written quote
Get the price, the steps and the products on paper before anyone starts a pressure washer.
Does a paver contractor need a license in Florida?
That depends on what the work involves. Washing and sealing is one kind of job, and lifting and relaying pavers is another, so ask about licensing for any repair or new paver work in your plan. The City of Atlantic Beach issues a Business Tax Receipt to businesses located in the city and sends them to Duval County for a county receipt. For a number tied to your own job, request a free estimate online.
You do not have to take anyone's word for it. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs a public license search where you can look up a name, license number, city or county. For insurance, a certificate sent to you by the company's agent is firmer than a copy shown on the driveway. Still unsure? Call (904) 685-4409.
What makes a paver contractor dependable?
They watch the forecast
Unilock asks for clear skies and up to 48 hours of dry weather around a sealing job, so a dependable contractor tells you early when a date has to move.
They name the product
They can say which sealer they plan to use and whether it will work over any coat already on your pavers.
They look before they price
They go over the entire surface first, noting low spots, peeling sealer and puddles before quoting a final price.
They explain the fix
Ask how they would handle a section that dries cloudy or begins to flake. A plain answer right away tells you a lot.
Who might contact you about your pavers?
Read the sample contractor profiles to see the kinds of companies that do this work.
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