Top 4 Hardscape Contractors in Cedar Rapids, 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.
Recent reviews for Cedar Rapids Hardscape Contractors
Adam and Ben did a great job with our lawn! They ended up having to mow it twice, some places three times, to make it look perfect. They take the time to make sure it's how they would want their own yard to look. I highly recommend the Ford Brothers. T...
We had Adam and Ben work on weed control and transplanting a hydrangea in our yard. They are GOOD and FAST and work great as a team. It was joy to have them help us and reasonably priced, too. I'll call them again.
Everything You Need to Know About Cedar Rapids Hardscape Contractors
Hardscaping Firms isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to hardscape & stonework services available in Cedar Rapids?
If you’ve determined that hardscaping firms are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to hardscaping firms, we can still help you find the right professional in Cedar Rapids.
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Will Hardscaping Firms work in Cedar Rapids require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re hardscape contractor job is in Cedar Rapids or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring hardscape contractors. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the hardscape contractor performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the hardscaping firms folks that everything is in order.
What should I check for once my Hardscape Contractor in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids
I'm flexible
Build or install something new
12' X 25' rock bed surrounded by bullet pavers
Within a month
Wall, driveway, pathway or other hardscape
Repair existing hardscape
Retaining or decorative wall
Concrete or cinder blocks
3-4 feet
Wall tilts or leans outward
Masonry
I'm flexible
Masonry
Within a month
Within a month
Patio
Yes
250-500 sq ft
Brick or stone pavers
I'm not sure
I might need a small wall for a privacy
No
Masonry
Within a month
I'm flexible
250-500 sq ft
Pine
Custom-built
No
Existing patio
Within a year
Repair existing hardscape
Swimming pool deck needs to be either resurfaced or replaced. Approximately 3000 square feet. I would like stamped concrete that looks similar to blue stone.
I'm flexible
Wall, driveway, pathway or other hardscape
Build or install something new
We have a culvert that runs underneath our concrete driveway. The banks leading from the drive to the culvert eroded quite a bit last summer with some undermining of the concrete drive. . I'd like it stabilized and repaired. I'm thinking it will need to be regraded, landscape cloth put down, rock and then maybe brick edging.