Homeowner's will need post or after installation services of their Brick Pavers
I sold a brick paver patio cleaning and sealing project this week whereby a homeowner had a prominent Ann Arbor landscape company install their brick paver patio last Fall. They contacted this landscape firm this Spring to have the paver patio sealed. The homeowner was told they do NOT provide any of those services! I hear this theme on a daily basis and this has shaped the business model of our company.
Poorly sealed Paver Patio |
I have been preaching for years that homeowners must do their due diligence when hiring a contractor to install, reconstruct, or redesign their brick pavers. Start by hiring a true brick pavers contractor who's main business is interlocking brick pavers & modular retaining walls & steps. Then make sure they offer after installation services, such as, after warranty repair, cleaning & sealing, and routine maintenance programs.
Patio falling apart |
Make sure that these brick paver after installation services will be scheduled work, even in the Spring, and not "fill in work" or the famous "when we can get to it" response. A true brick paver contractor emphasizes the paver repair & restoration service end of the business and not just when the season gets slow. The homeowner wants to enjoy their pavers patio, walkway, or driveway during the Summer when Michigan presents its best opportunity.
Reconstructing from the ground up |
Keep in mind that doing brick paver repair, reconstruction, rebuild, and sealing services is more difficult to execute than an unrestricted new installation. It takes experience, forethought, and some expertise to execute some of these repair services. Prepping and making the right decisions on timing and application for sealing brick pavers is crucial too.
Patio reconstructed & sealed |
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