What materials to choose, what budget should we allocate, what model of patio, how to do it and especially, who is right? These are the questions that come up most often. Be prepared, talk about it, do some research on the patio product manufacturing sites. You will find a lot of practical information on construction, various products and even lists of qualified and recommended contractors.
Avoid taking information from large retailers that sell materials, in most cases you might have a generic response that may not suit your needs. The references given by large renovation centers are too often based on a contractual percentage given by the suggested contractor. They do not guarantee the skills required for a good installation.
Before investing in a patio, meet one of our representatives who will be happy to design and evaluate your project for free and answer all your questions without any obligation from you
It is strongly recommended to meet a few entrepreneurs to compare the various possibilities available on the market. Here's a list of practical questions that will help you make an informed choice about your next patio contractor.
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- How long has the company existed? (You can validate on The Registraire des entreprises du Québec )
- How many patios have you built?
- Do you often use this kind of produc?
- Do you have a building contractor's license? You can also check yourself on the website of the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec
- Do you have liability insurance??
- Is your work covered by a warranty? (Did you know that according to the Civil Code of Québec, the construction contractor is held responsible for his work for a minimum period of 5 years?)
- Do you have references in our sector?
Remember that all entrepreneurs will give you the names of their best customers so when you contact them, ask them the following questions:
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- Would you deal with this contractor again?
- Was the project completed on schedule?
- Did you have unexpected surcharges?
- Was the yard clean and well managed?
From the first appointment, a good patio contractor should be able to give you a summary or exact estimate of construction costs and allow you to visualize your patio either with photos or a sketch made on the spot. In the days following your meeting, they should be able provide you with a precise and detailed written estimate. Information you should check:
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- Actual square footage (many patio contractors tend to inflate the square foot compared to the proposed plan).
- The exact name of the materials used
- General construction details.
- Demolition of the old patio included or not?
- Disposal procedure, etc.
