Top 3 Hardscape Contractors in Ankeny, IA
Top questions to ask before hiring a hardscape contractor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Ankeny Hardscape Contractors
Can I browse unscreened Hardscape Contractors in Ankeny?
We do our best to screen all of our hardscape contractors. However, there are still some hardscape contractor professionals in Ankeny that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Ankeny or IA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering hardscaping firms:
- Boulder Designs:
- Services Offered: Hardscape & Stonework Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- A1 Sod & Hardscape:
- Services Offered: Hardscape & Stonework Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Carls Mowing:
- Services Offered: Hardscape & Stonework Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How does invoicing/payment work for most Hardscape Contractor projects in Ankeny?
Every project differs, but you should ask any hardscape contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any hardscaping firms work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for hardscape contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your hardscape contractor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the hardscape contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Hardscape Contractor in Ankeny has finished working?
Every hardscaping firms project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any hardscaping firms company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with hardscaping firms work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the hardscape contractor to describe what they did. Whether your hardscaping firms project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your hardscaping firms project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the hardscape contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
Latest projects near Ankeny
I'm flexible
Build or install something new
Project
Within a month
Patio
No
100-250 sq ft
Brick or stone pavers
I'm not sure
Patio only
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
I'm flexible
100-250 sq ft
Synthetic or composite material
Custom-built
No
Existing deck