What Should You Ask Each Contractor Bidding on Your Paver Patio Project?

The best quality paver patios, walkways, and driveways are installed by licensed, trained, and experienced landscape contractors. Below are some good questions to ask any contractors that are being considered for your paver project.

AZ Landscape Creations answers are in green. 

• How long have they been installing pavers?
  (We've been at it for 10 Years)
   

• Are you an Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI) certified contractor?
  (See our ICPI Certification Certificate)
   

• What percentage of their business consists of installing concrete pavers?
  (70% of our jobs have paver projects in them)
   

• Do you have references from past jobs?
  (We will provide many references from similar jobs in your area)
   

• Do you have a portfolio of photos to qualify themselves?
  (Check out our Paver Gallery Page)
   

• Are you in good credit standing with your suppliers?
  (We have open accounts with Ewing, Horizon, Pioneer, HD Commercial, Marvel, and others)
   

• Do you have a liability insurance policy in force and will you provide an insurance certificate?
  (Our Liability Insurance Certificate is posted on our website)
   

• Are you a licensed Contractor?
  (Our license number is ROC# 264771)
   

• Do you install pavers per ICPI specifications?
  (To insure a quality, long lasting install we follow ICPI specifications)
   

• Will you provide a written proposal outlining the scope of work and terms of payment?
  (Our customers are presented with a detailed, written proposal for their protection)
   

• What type of warranties do you provide on your work?
  (Our warranties are in writing on the proposal agreement)
   

• Are you a member of ICPI or any other landscape industry associations?
  (Yes, we belong to several trade associations)