How to Hire a Driveway Paver

A paved driveway can be yours! Paved driveways are easy to install and cause only a few days of disruption to your life. Here's how to hire a driveway paver perfect for the job.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yellow Pages
• Calculators
• Telephones
• Contractor Referral Services
• Personal Organizers
• Driveway Pavers
• Calculators

1. Contact several paving contractors. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations or check the yellow pages.

2. Have the contractors come out to inspect the site and quote prices for the project.

3. Confirm with the contractors that they're quoting on the complete project, including any grading or drainage work that must be done, as well as all materials.

4. Ask for references from the contractors. Check with these references. Was the work performed in a timely and professional manner? Were there any problems? If so, did the contractor correct them promptly?

5. Make sure the contractors are properly insured.

6. Select a contractor based on price, references and your impressions.

7. Execute a contract for the work, specifying cost, payment schedule, start date and estimated completion date.

8. Make sure the contract includes a guarantee for the work.

Tips & Warnings

• Check to be sure that the contractor has placed tape or barricades to block access to the newly paved area.
• In many areas of the country, asphalt plants close for the winter. Make sure you have your paving project done before the weather turns cold.
• Make sure the contractor gives you a certificate of insurance before any work begins or payment is made.
• Always attempt to minimize deposits and negotiate a payment schedule that matches the progress of work on the site.

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on 5/15/2008 Good info, I got my pavers from www.lagunaprecast.com and they look great

on 11/22/2005 Make sure you find out the thickness of the blacktop and if they will come back to seal the surface. References from neighbors are best since you can see the finished product. Ask them what they paid - do not be shy about asking.