As the sun shines a bit brighter and seemingly a longer each day, thoughts of winter fade as thoughts of summer seep into the minds of Shelby Township homeowners. Just thinking about the cookouts, gatherings, and enjoying the transition of warm summer afternoons into warm summer evenings gives folks in Shelby Township an extra bounce in their steps.
But then, in the midst of these pleasant reflections, reality makes its presence known and you realize your patio could use some attention. And this is the time. Those Shelby Township homeowners who begin planning their outdoor living space improvements now are fully aware that they’ll get the most enjoyment from them in late spring through summer and well into fall.
So, if you’ve decided – or you are contemplating – installing a new patio – this is the time to prepare. But keep in mind, preparing means more than drafting your dream patio on a legal pad. You need to search for and canvass professional patio installation contractors so you can assure yourself you will hire the best one.
In all types of home services, there are con artists who love to make promises, take deposits and then disappear. You’ve seen these stories on your local news many times. For this and other reasons, you need to carefully screen the professional contractor you choose to install your patio.
How do you know you have found the best patio installation professional for your Shelby Township MI home?
You begin by asking questions – a lot of questions. But you don’t just ask them to appear as if you know all about patio installation. You ask these questions because the manner and depth in which the patio installation contractor responds will reveal to you how suitable, reliable, and knowledgeable they are.
Ask the patio installation contractors in Shelby Township MI questions pertaining to the following issues and topics:
Licensing All professional contractors in all specializations need to have some type or types of licenses. It’s a good idea to find out what license is needed in Shelby Township MI and then ask each candidate if they are licensed accordingly.
Insurance Along the same liens as licensing but much more vital is insurance. They need to have a liability insurance policy and you have a right to see it or at least be assured that they have it. If anything goes bad on your property while your patio is being installed, insurance will come into play. But you’re protected if your contractor has the proper insurance.
A Guarantee If your new patio falls short of your expectations or the expectations your contractor presented to you; you will need to know that the job was done with a guarantee. This is not to say if you don’t’ like it but it’s done exactly as agreed to you can get it redone. But a guarantee will protect you if any damage occurs immediately or shortly after it was finished. Reputable contractors assure customers of efficient repairs if their jobs become damaged soon after the job was finished.
Give Flat Rock Concrete Construction, Inc. a call today! Our office numbers are (248) 379-0250 or (586) 726-6091!