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Choosing a professional landscaping contractor to install patio pavers can be a difficult task, but doing your research ahead of time and asking the right questions can help you make a good decision. The team at The Gardener, located in Columbia, MO, discusses some questions to ask when you hire a landscaping contractor to install patio pavers.

landscapeIs Your Team Licensed & Insured?

Check before you hire a landscaping contractor to make sure their team is licensed and insured. If the landscape contractor does not have the proper insurance, you are liable for anything that happens at your home, including medical bills for injuries and damage to your property. It's also important to choose a licensed contractor so you know you are working with knowledgeable professionals.

Do You Have a List of References I Can Contact?

Reputable landscaping contractors can provide you with at least three references from the past five years. It's a great idea to contact these references before you make your final hiring decision. When you call them, ask if they were satisfied with the landscaper’s work, if the team was professional and courteous, and if they would use the contractor again.

How Do You Prepare the Foundation for the Patio?

It's important to get an idea of how the landscape contractor will prepare your foundation so the pavers do not shift or sink over time. The contractor should lay down a base material, such as gravel, for best results and then place a layer of bedding sand over the base material. Make sure the landscape contractor will slope the patio away from your house to allow water to drain.

The team at The Gardener performs a wide variety of high-quality landscaping services, from installing fences and retaining walls to planting flower gardens. Give them a call at (573) 446-0802, or visit them online to learn more about their gardening services.

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