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If you are considering hiring a patio or block paving contractor to design and install a driveway, there are several things that you must take into account. Here are some tips you can use to hire a reliable tarmac company to assist you along the way, making sure that you avoid some of the pitfalls like overpaying and unskilled artistry.

 

Conduct a Background Research

Before anything, ensure that you do some research on the paving you are interested in; Concrete, Tarmac,  patio paving, block paving and the likes. Take some time to look online as well as speak to your friends or family who can share their experiences. Look up tarmac driveways Cannock online to know what your options are in the area. 

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Get multiple Quotes

As a general rule of thumb when tackling any home improvement project is to get at least three quotes. Agree what work you want to be done by any potential contractor and try making sure that the quotes are alike. Compare different prices, the warranty and materials they propose to use. Check for hidden costs as well. Ensure that waste removal is included in the quote. Inform each contractor that you are obtaining multiple quotes and set a time limit for the comparisons.

 

The Contractors' Reputation and Experience

To get the status of the contractor, ask anyone you know has heard of them or has worked with them. You can turn to social media to get a feel for the company by others and check to see whether the company has their own social media page. You will get the kind of feedback they have here. You can check their website too to see whether they have posted any testimonials. Identify if they have completed any work within your locality. Read through their reviews on different online platforms. Most importantly, take time and check some of their previously completed work. The contractor should be willing to provide some of their recent references.

 

Get a Detailed Written Quotation

Many less reputable tarmac lichfield surfacing contractors have their sales pitch down to a fine art and can fool even the keenest customer.  Protect yourself by asking them to provide a written quotation or contract before paying any installments or signing papers. The quote should include the payment terms, terms and conditions, warranty coverage and a detailed sketch of the work to be done including the area to tarmac and inside notes. Make sure that you read everything through to ensure that you get exactly what the contractor outlined during the sales pitch.

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