Brick pavers are quite sturdy and usually last long years. However, they are not immune to damages. When brick pavers get damaged, only a professional with skills, experience, and knowledge can repair them properly. Those who plan to take this repair as a DIY job often fail miserably. If your brick pavers have become damaged, look for a professional contractor who you can trust and rely on.
These handy tips will help you select the right person for the job.
Talk to at Least a Few Different Contractors
The first thing you must do is scour the internet and create a list of contractors you think may be able to do the job well. Once you have the list ready, reach out to every contractor on the list and ask them how they plan to do the job and will they be able to provide a guarantee for the work done. You must also ask them about other important details, such as total experience, working style, etc. You must find someone whose working style and working schedule matches yours. More importantly, choose a professional contractor who has the required certifications and accreditations and is also insured and licensed. Similarly, it is also a good idea to choose someone who does their job on their own and does not delegate it to their crew or other subcontractors. This exercise will allow you to reach your top choices from the original list.
Ask for References and Read Online Reviews
Once you have your top choices, you will have to further narrow down your choices to the top three. The best way to do this is to ask for references and read online reviews. If the contractor provides you with references, do not be afraid to make a few calls, reach out to the past clients, and seek their opinion and understand how happy they were with the job done. If your contractor is unable to provide you with references, your second best bet is the internet. Go to their website and read reviews. You can also use review sites to make up your mind. Review sites have honest reviews along with pictures of the job done. Reading reviews and talking to people will help you omit out people you cannot trust.
Compare Quotes
Once you have the top three, move to the last step, which is asking for the final quote. While most professional contractors won’t be able to provide you with an exact figure, they will give you a ballpark figure or a rough estimate. Even if their estimate matches your budget, do not immediately sign the contract. Ask them about the various factors that can change the final cost? How much variation from the estimate should you expect in the final cost? How much time will it take for them to complete the job? Is it possible for them to offer you any discounts? Sign any contracts only after discussing all the important details.
Once you have quotes and answers to all your remaining questions, you will be able to make the right decision. By this time, you would have also met your three top choices, which make deciding further easier for you.
Schedule a Quote from JJW Brick Today!
Give JJW Brick a call today to learn more about sealing or re-sealing your brick pavers. We can be reached at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS.
