Top 3 Hardscape Contractors in St. Marys, PA
Top questions to ask before hiring a hardscape contractor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for St. Marys Hardscape Contractors
Bob did an excellent job on a rather complicated set of interior railings that covered two flights of stairs in my home. His craftsmanship is top-notch and that is hard to find these days. I am very happy with the overall experience of this project and pl...
Be very careful with this person. I am about to take him to court. I contacted him about inspecting a header and floor. When he showed up, he said he couldn’t inspect and do work within 12 months or something. I told him to just bid the replacement header...
Bob did a great job installing our patio door. He came when he said he would and followed up. I am very pleased and would contact him again in the future. Very professional.
Everything You Need to Know About St. Marys Hardscape Contractors
Does the hardscape contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in St. Marys?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Hardscape Contractor need to have. There are 0 hardscape contractors in St. Marys that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Hardscape Contractors need to have to work on Hardscaping Firms jobs in PA:
How does invoicing/payment work for most Hardscape Contractor projects in St. Marys?
Every project differs, but you should ask any hardscape contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any hardscaping firms work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for hardscape contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your hardscape contractor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the hardscape contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Hardscape Contractor in St. Marys has finished working?
Every hardscaping firms project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any hardscaping firms company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with hardscaping firms work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the hardscape contractor to describe what they did. Whether your hardscaping firms project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your hardscaping firms project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the hardscape contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.