Hardscaping Companies – Patios & Walkways

How do you pick from  all the choices of Hardscaping Companies?  You  want to hire a hardscape contractor to build your patio or walkway. A certified professional and a good design is a start. You want a fair price, integrity and customer service. The best first step is to ask friends for referrals. Next, keep an eye around the neighborhood for companies doing work locally. And do your research on the internet and by calling references.

What makes a quality hardscaping contractor? There are two major certifications in the hardscape industry. They pertain to patios, walkways and retaining walls. The  certifications are ICPI and NCMA.  Check for that or see if the employees attend Techo-bloc training. Will the contractor take you to see other projects they built? That is a big indicator of quality and customer relations.  Are past clients willing to show off their patio and compliment the harscape contractor?

What makes quality hardscape design?  A trained and experienced designer. A four year landscape degree  from an accredited school. Ten years of experience minimum.  Hands on knowledge of the materials and techniques. Ask your design prospects about these. Ask to see examples of design work. for hardscape projects. A good design is the critical first step for a successful project.

How do you get a fair price? Ask the hardscaping companies how they price the projects. Do they price hardscaping by the square foot?  If so, ask them  the square foot price for pavers. Or do they estimate time and materials?  Will they share a line item summary of those time and materials? Ask them how their price compares to other local companies.

Check with local hadscaping companies suppliers. Ask them about the local contractors. The hardscape suppliers will refer you to good companies.  And they will help you pick hardscape materials. They will have paver displays to show you the choices.  They may even have patios and walkway displays.

Review the company on line. Check the companies website. Read the ‘about us’ section. Does the site give tell you about the company owner?  The design team? The staff and field technicians? Is their credentials and experience detailed? Review all the pictures of completed projects.  Read the testimonials by other clients?  Check the  the Google Reviews. Review the social media site like Facebook and Instagram.

Hardscaping Companies build projects you will want to have last for many years. Take your time in picking a hardscape contractor. Be patient. and do your research.

Garden Design Inc. is one of many good Hardscaping Companies in Allentown, PA. We are proud to suggest other quality hardscape contractors to our prospective clients.  We want our clients to  interview several contractors and get a few designs and estimates.