If you’ve made the decision to hire a paving contractor to help you construct a new driveway, walkway, paver patio, or anything in-between, you may be wondering what comes next? To give you a better idea of what to expect now that you are moving forward with your project, here are the steps that go into taking a paving project from concept to finished result.
Step #1: Choosing the Right Paving Contractor
Once you’ve decided to hire a paving contractor, the first, all-important step is to choose the right contractor for your project. Ideally, you will want to narrow your search to contractors who have demonstrated experience and expertise in the type of paving project that you are wanting to complete. If you are wanting to build a paver driveway, for example, you’ll need to hire a contractor who is experienced at driveway paving, while a contractor who is experienced at pool deck paving will be ideal if you are wanting to install a paver pool deck.
Checking customer reviews on platforms such as Yelp and Google+ is another great way to get a feel for the type of quality that a contractor is known for delivering before you make your hiring decision. Ultimately, no decision you make regarding your paving project is going to have a bigger impact on the outcome of the finished result than the paving contractor that you choose to work with. With that said, it’s essential to take your time and hire a well-reviewed paving contractor that is experienced at working on the type of project that you are looking to have completed.
Step #2: Receiving a Quote on Your Project
Once you’ve found a paving contractor that you would like to consider hiring, the next step is to receive a quote on your project. Most contractors will offer a free quote via either phone, email, or both, making it easy for you to compare rates across the various contractors that you are considering. While price probably shouldn’t be the endall beall of your hiring decision, it is obviously important to work with a contractor who will be able to keep you under budget. Once you’ve found a contractor that you would like to work with who also provides you with a competitive quote, though, you are ready to make the hire and move on to the next step in the process.
Step #3: Consulting With Your Contractor
Having hired the contractor that you would like to work with for your paving project, the next step in the process is for your contractor to visit your property and discuss your project with you further.
Once your contractor has seen the location where they will be working and had the opportunity to discuss the project with you in-person, they will be able to better outline any important questions or concerns that need to be addressed. Once this initial meeting is underway and your contractor has had the chance to get to know you, your property, and your vision for your project better, you’ll be ready to begin finalizing your design plans and preparing for the construction phase of the process.
Step #4: Choosing Materials and Finalizing Your Design Plans
During your in-person meeting with your contractor, you will need to finalize the design plans for your project and choose the materials that you would like your contractor to use. Patio paving, driveway paving, and all other types of paving projects can be completed using a wide variety of pavers, including permeable and non-permeable pavers, stone, brick, and concrete pavers, as well as pavers that come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. With a little discussion, your paving contractor will be able to help you choose the best materials for your project and finalize the design plans before penciling in a date for the construction process to begin.
Step #5: Construction
Having finalized the plans for your project, your work in the process is complete. Now all that there is left to do is to sit back and watch your contractor’s team of paving experts build your new outdoor construction and bring your vision to life.
