Find a paving expert for patio and driveway work
Experience is everything when it comes to paving. Anyone can learn the basics to laying a patio or driveway. Things like how much fall to leave and how to lay a correct foundation can be learned. However with experience comes the ability to go beyond being a decent paver, to be a paving expert someone needs to have the ability to deal with a massive array of situations to get the best results.
It isn’t a age thing! Don’t just assume that an older paver will be a better one. Some men start as an apprentice at 16, by the time they are 30 they can be a paving expert with vast experience. Someone that is already 60 could of been doing something else his whole life.
So how do you find a real paving expert?
The trick is to ask people in the industry, this is something people rarely do. You are more likely to get a good answer in person. Visit builders merchants and builders yards where there are paving products for sale. The best people to speak to are the ones that use the phones and you are more likely to meet these in the office.
Go in ask for a catalogue and strike up a conversation. Steer the topic to who they would recommend, and take the advice. These guys are in contact with the public (customers), the workers (when they come in to buy materials), and everyone else in the industry. If you have already been thinking about specific companies, drop the names and you might get some valuble information. Once you have been given a name of a paving expert, you can then request that his team makes your patio or driveway.
You can also ask friends and family that have had work done. If they recommend a company, make sure you get the name of the worker in charge of the team. Just because one company has a top quality paver, it doesn’t mean that all the staff will have similar qualities. If you see a driveway being constructed, be nosy. Getting personal recommendations is invaluble.
Of course the paving company reputation is very important too, but use the above technique to find the highest quality workers. Some of the most popular pavers are in high demand so be prepared to wait longer for your work to start. It is worth waiting an extra month if it means you have better surface that lasts years longer in the future.