Check These Things Before a Paver Contractor Starts
A short round of questions now can spare you a long headache later. Hold this list up against any company you are weighing.
Four items worth asking for
Sprayers, hoses and cleaning products will sit beside your house for a day or two, so it is fair to know who is holding them. A reliable company keeps these papers ready to hand over. Need help sorting through them? Call (912) 741-3281.
A current insurance certificate
Ask for proof of general liability coverage that is active today, so a mishap during the job lands on their insurer and not on you.
The right license for the work
Ask which Georgia license or local paperwork covers the exact work planned for your pavers.
A business you can reach
Look for a working phone number, a record of jobs in Camden County or nearby and one person who answers for the work.
A written quote
Get the price, the steps and the product names on paper before anyone starts up a pressure washer.
Does a paver contractor need a license in Georgia?
It depends on the job. Georgia's consumer protection office says residential and general contractors must be licensed through the State Licensing Board, while plumbers and electricians answer to a different board. Washing and sealing are not the same as building or relaying pavers, so ask what applies to your plan, especially if repairs are included. To see what your job might cost, ask for a free estimate online.
Checking takes only a few minutes. That same office says to visit the Secretary of State website, choose Licensing and then Licensee Search, and to ask your city or county whether local licensing applies. A certificate sent straight from the company's insurance agent beats a copy handed over at the door. Questions before you choose someone? Call (912) 741-3281.
How do you spot a dependable paver contractor?
They plan around the weather
Unilock asks for 24 to 48 hours of clear skies around sealing, so a good contractor watches the forecast and warns you early if a date must slide.
They name the product
They can give you the sealer brand and type, and tell you whether it works over a coat already on your pavers.
They inspect before pricing
They walk the whole surface and point out low spots, peeling sealer and puddles before they give a final number.
They explain the fix
Ask what they would do if part of the coat dried cloudy or began to flake. A direct answer up front is a good sign.
Who might contact you about your pavers?
The sample contractor profiles describe the kinds of companies that do this work.
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