FAQS
Do you beat other Landscape Contractor estimates?
Yes! We will beat any licensed contractor's written estimate by 15%
(some restrictions may apply, materials used in estimate, design changes, etc)
Why the reduced price?
I believe to pass the savings onto you, I can do this due to less overhead and using industry best practices. You will receive the same great quality as a large contractor. (I believe it will be even a better job done for less, simply because I value my work and have the ethic to go a great job. Some large contractors may have seasonal employees that come and go frequently, and have a poor work ethic and just want a job for some money and their workers may care little about the finished product.
Do you provide free estimates?
yes,
(Estimates can be done for rural areas or several miles from the area, some of those may be delayed due to location. E-mail/Internet can help for those places too.)
How many materials do I need to get?
After you receive an estimate from me, I will let you know how many pavers, materials needed etc. An example would be this: If your patio is 200 square feet and you want 4" x 8" Holland style pavers, then 200 x 4.7 = 940 pavers. Also, for 200 square feet, 4 yards of class 5 gravel (base material) is needed. That is it, those two products delivered or picked up by you from a dealer or store of your choice. The only other product is a plastic or metal paver edger/restraint for the patio, or you may want a special type of edging, retaining walls, or other products to complement your patio.
Where can I shop for these products?
Pavers, retaining walls, and edging can be found at most large home and garden centers, such as Lowe's, Menards, and Home Depot. (a larger variety of specific products can be found at local paver dealers, some are special orders and may not be in stock, so plan ahead if you like these products.
Gravel base (class 5) material can be found at:
Local sand & gravel yards
Asplin Excavating Inc, 277-0048, 3100 41st Street Southwest, Fargo
Aggregate Industries - Sand & Gravel, 277-0174, 711 Aggregate Industries, Fargo
Rustad's Gravel - Kindred
What about "call before digging" and underground utility lines?
If you know you will be digging or planning a project in your yard you can call the ND one call at 800-795-0555 or MN gopher state call at 800-252-1166, or if you like I will arrange this call a few days before the start of your job.
What experience do you have?
I have 14 years experience installing pavers, retaining walls, firepits, hardscape features and general landscaping. The experience includes full time and part time work, working for another contractor and my own current business.
What maintenance is required on a paver patio?
Sand should be swept into the patio once a year, Sweep sand into paver cracks until they are filled with sand. Use a fine mason type sand or a bag of play sand.
more information:
Maintenance and
performance of pavers (pdf)
How long does it take to install a patio?
A 200 square foot patio takes about 2 days to complete(depends on if a weather delay and patio details, cutting, design, etc).