Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Paver Installation
Paver Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Paver Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Paver Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Paver Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Paver Installation labor cost? What are the important Paver Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Paver Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Paver Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Paver Installation expect to pay between $5.27 to $7.99 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Paver Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Paver Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Paver Installation complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Paver Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the paver will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Paver Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Paver Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Paver Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Paver Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Paver Installation work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 5 days. |
Paver Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Paver Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Paver Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Paver Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All paver from the same manufacturers lot
- Patterned paver seams will be installed so that patterns match to within 1/64 inch along the entire length of each seam
- Only exterior grade, weather rated paver will be installed
- The paver will be securely set in mortar
- All paver mortar joints will be of uniform thickness and depth
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Installed paver surface variations along a 6 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
Paver Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Paver Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the paver work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Paver Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Paver Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of paver, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order paver; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of paver; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Paver Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Paver Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the paver surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the paver
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Paver Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes