If you had cold-called by a paving
contractor there is no surety whether they were genuine or not. They well could
be, but if you wish to avoid the cowhand pathway installers then you must first
see if they’re what they pretend. Always check if the Certified Allan block contractor is genuine by following preferably
all of the tips given below.
Check their license
If they don't possess a license then don't
allot them work. Remember, a business card can’t be entertained as a valid ID. Anybody
could design a business card. Many contractors want to disperse their cards so
that more people know them and contact them when needed. If you have such a
card, call them on given number before you agree to any work being done on the
patio, driveway, or porch.
Look
at their previous work
A good trustworthy low voltage outdoor
lighting expert should be able to show you block paving and lighting work that
they have carried out before. If they cannot demonstrate you any portfolio they
have done why take the chance. If they do show you previous works then go and have
a look. Make sure that the backyard pavers they show you were actually
installed by them. Call their client and ask the owners for confirmation.
Are
they associated with a trade body?
There are a number of trade bodies
connected with landscaping and paving
contractors that build retaining walls and install Allan blocks. It can be
easy to ask the certified Allan block contractor if they have been associated
with any of these bodies. If they are members of a trade body, you can expect
fair and up to the standard work from them.
Do
have a website and business address?
Make sure you thoroughly check the website
of the contractor before hiring them. This will give you enough information
about their business, services, and contact details. Save their numbers in your
phone so that you could call them if a problem with the driveway or patio occurs
at a later date. Many suppliers of paving stones, bricks, and sand, have
connections with the contractors as well, so check with them to see if they
would recommend them.
Many of the leading installers of Allan block paving offer a 10-year
guarantee against faults with their work. They tend to offer guaranteed
workmanship and explain how you can keep your hardscape sound and intact for
years. Additionally, they advise low voltage outdoor lighting which highlights
your landscaping features.
To avoid hiring a rogue contractor for your
driveway paving, patio, or walkways, you should read reviews of their past
projects, know their work experience, and ask for necessary license and permit
details.