What to Verify Before a Paver Contractor Starts
Four quick checks can save money and stress. Run them past every company that quotes your pavers.
What should a paver contractor show you first?
A paver job can fill a day or two at your home, with hoses, cleaners and sprayers working near your plants, doors and pool. Knowing who is on the property is a fair request, and a solid company has the answers ready. Want a second opinion on a bid? Call (386) 854-4508.
Current liability insurance
Ask for a certificate of general liability coverage that is in force, so damage during the job is the insurer's problem and not yours.
A license that fits the work
Ask which Florida license or local registration applies to the exact work, especially if repairs or relaying are part of it.
A business you can reach
Look for a working phone number, steady work in Putnam County and one named person who answers for your job.
A price on paper
Ask for the price, the steps and the products in writing ahead of the first day on site.
Does paver work in Palatka need a license?
It depends on what the job includes. Washing and sealing are not the same as pulling up and relaying pavers, so ask which license applies to any repair or new paver work in your plan. The City of Palatka also says a business located in the city needs a Palatka Business Tax Receipt, which runs from October 1 through September 30 each year. For a rough price on your pavers, send a quick request.
You can confirm credentials yourself. Check a company by name or license number with the state's license search, which the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation runs. For insurance, have the company's agent send the certificate directly to you. Questions before you choose? Call (386) 854-4508.
How can you tell a paver contractor is dependable?
They watch the sky
Unilock calls for a dry window of 24 to 48 hours on each side of a sealer coat, so a careful company watches the weather and phones early if the date shifts.
They name the product
They can say which sealer they use, which finish it gives and whether it works with any coat already on your pavers.
They look before quoting
They inspect the full surface and mention low spots, flaking sealer and standing water ahead of a final price.
They keep the wash gentle
They can tell you the pressure they use. Western Interlock, a paver maker, advises staying under 1,500 PSI so joint sand stays put.
Which companies might call you?
Curious who does this work? Read the sample contractor profiles for three common company types.
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