Brand Story
14 Jun 2021, 23:29 GMT+10
It is the right choice to employ a paving specialist for your Southern California pool deck, patio, walkway, or driveway installation project, but not every paving contractor out there has the necessary experience and expertise to do an excellent job.
To help guide your selection process, here are the top six qualifications to look out for when you are interviewing and selecting a paving contractor to work on your home.
An ICPI certification is one of the most important qualifications to look for in a reputable paving contractor. In fact, you should not hire someone who doesn't have one. The ICPI Certified Pavers Installer program communicates industry standards in areas including estimating, planning, and executing residential pavers projects. ICPI certification shows that a contractor is dedicated to their craft and cares about quality installation and meeting industry standards.
(Read more about the importance of ICPI certification.)
A license is another absolutely essential qualification for potential hires. Here is what California law says about licensing in the state of california:
'With a few exceptions, all businesses or individuals who work on any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in California must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) if the total cost of one or more contracts on the project is $500 or more.'
A licensed contractor or contracting business has been able to show the CSLB that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete projects safely and effectively, and are able to manage all aspects of the construction process, including daily supervision of employees.
An important aspect of paving construction that sets it apart from many other forms of construction is that the pavers must be aesthetically pleasing, meaning that there is an artistic component to paving installation as well as structural and practical ones. Like any other creative professional, you are going to want to see someone's work before you hire them. Would you pay for someone to design you a website or give you a tattoo without looking at their work first?
"Anyone can create art, but not everyone can produce a masterpiece and we believe the difference lies in the details," says Los Angeles, Ventura County and San Fernando Valley pavers installation expert Mark Ovitch.
A reputable Los Angeles-area contractor should have a portfolio ready at your request, which showcases past work that they have done. While this will show you the quality of their work, it will also allow you to see if the styles of architecture they are accustomed to working with is compatible with the style of your home and what you have in mind for your project.
You should also check any potential contractor's work history to be certain that they have at least several years of experience installing pavers. Generally, the longer they have been perfecting their craft, the higher quality their work will be.
It isn't just the numbers that matter when it comes to experience. You need to be sure that the contractor you choose to hire has ample experience working on the specific type of project you are hiring for. Common types of paving projects in the Los Angeles area include:
For example, someone who has mostly worked on installing patios may be missing some of the skills and knowledge needed when it comes to installing pavers on a pool deck. You should also ask about what types of paving stones a contractor has experience with installing.
Another way to verify the quality of a contractor's work is to look at how past customers have reviewed them. These experiences can tell you about more than just the quality of their work, including how professional and accommodating they are when it comes to working with clients, how they deal with unexpected road bumps, and how motivated they are to complete the project in a timely manner.
However, be wary when it comes to reviews on their website as these may be cherry-picked, or a showcase of only the most glowing reviews. Look at Google, Yelp, and Angie's List reviews in addition if possible.
At Eminent Pavers, our certified paving installation professionals will guide you in choosing the best pavers for your home, budget, and design preferences. With high-quality products, seamless customer service, and a reputation for excellence, Eminent Pavers is the go-to paving installation company for many people in the Los Angeles area.
Content Disclaimer:
DISCLAIMER of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR PR COMPANY BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE AND REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION UPON WHICH ANY SUCH CLAIM IS BASED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OF THE CONTENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AUDIO, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND VIDEOS, OR OF THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR LEGALITY OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN OR OMITTED FROM ANY advertisement, sponsorship, endorsement, testimonial, opinion, or other product-related or service-related statement or review appearing in the Websites or in ANY post or article distributed via the Websites.
Get a daily dose of Boston Star news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Boston Star.
More InformationNEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...
PARIS, France: Fast-fashion giant Shein has been fined 40 million euros by France's antitrust authority over deceptive discount practices...
PALO ALTO/TEL AVIV: The battle for top AI talent has claimed another high-profile casualty—this time at Safe Superintelligence (SSI),...
FRANKLIN, Tennessee: Hundreds of thousands of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled across the United States due to a potential...
REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft is the latest tech giant to announce significant job cuts, as the financial strain of building next-generation...
LONDON UK - U.S. stock markets were closed on Friday for Independence Day. Global Forex Markets Wrap Up Friday with Greeback Comeback...
FRANKLIN, Tennessee: Hundreds of thousands of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled across the United States due to a potential...
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Washington Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo...
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images) Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela each homered to help the visiting Boston Red Sox complete...
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images) Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela each homered to help the visiting Boston Red Sox complete...
(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum,...
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) League rebounding leader Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky and assists leader Alyssa...