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HELPFUL HINTS

Below you will find 10 tips that are helpful when choosing a paving company.


Discover the Top 10 Tips to finding your ideal paving stones.

With so many different companies out there claiming to have the best of the best paving stones, it can be tough to know who to trust. That's why we're giving you our top 10 insider secrets to help you. Whether you want a cobblestone driveway, a swimming pool deck or quaint garden stones, Systems Paving can help.

1. Ask your prospective paving stones company to provide addresses of local installations - not just recent gigs, but older jobs, too. This will tell you not only how long the company has been in business, but how well their paving stones hold up over time.

2. Determine that the company understands the elements of your job and what you are trying to accomplish. You may, for example, be building a cobblestone driveway on a steep hill in a winter climate. A quality paving stones company will thoroughly understand the installation process no matter what the elements.

3. Get a guarantee! Reputable installers should have confidence in their products and their ability to install them-whether you're building a swimming pool deck or laying garden stones, make sure the company backs up their work with a guarantee.

4. Never allow an installer to begin work without a written agreement and proper design. Be sure to outline the detailed steps required to install paving stones for your specific product - and nail down the price in writing as well.

5. Before building your swimming pool deck, garden walkway, patio or driveway, ask to see samples of the paving stones before locking into a contract.

6. Make sure that everyone is in agreement about the price-in advance and in writing. This will help you avoid any surprise changes to the design and/or the price. Clearly state that no changes will be made unless you, the client, choose to add on to or change the original plan.

7. Get references and check them out. Not only do you want to look at previous jobs, but you also want to talk to past clients about their paving stones. How was the service? Was the price fair? Was the work completed on time and on budget?

8. How well does the company understand the science of installing paving stones? Is this the core focus of their company, or are they a "Jack of all trades, master of none"?

9. Be sure the company is up-to-date with current legislation and insurance requirements. Otherwise, you could be at risk for more than the value of your project. Not only is it crucial that they have a Contractor's License, but it must also be in good standing with the Contractor's License Board.

10. Do your homework! From the simplest garden stones along a short walkway to the more complex task of installing a swimming pool deck, it's important to research and learn as much as you can before committing to anything. Paving stones are an investment in your property-so take your time finding the company that's right for you.

Contact Systems Paving for more information now. Book your hassle-free in-home consultation today by calling toll free 1-877-728-3778 or email us online.