What to expect when you hire a hardscaper in Staten Island

How APPLE MASONRY INC works

1. Site Walkthrough

   We come out, walk the property with you, and talk through what you want built. Drainage, grade and access all get looked at before we price anything.

2. Straight Quote

   You get a free, written estimate with the scope laid out plainly. No vague line items, no surprise add-ons once the work starts.

3. Prep and Base Work

   We dig to spec, lay a compacted aggregate base, and screed bedding sand so the surface sits flat and stays flat for years.

4. Build and Finish

   Pavers cut clean, joints filled with polymeric sand, edges restrained and compacted. Brick, stone and concrete work finished to the same standard.

5. Walk the Job With Us

   We clean the site, walk the finished work with you, and answer questions before we call it done. You sign off, not us.

Typical project, not a quote

These are general figures for a typical hardscaper project, not a quote and not a promise from APPLE MASONRY INC. Your project may differ.

• A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• Small jobs often take a day or two. Larger projects take longer, and an estimate should say how long.
• Weather, deliveries and permits can move a start date or a finish date, so ask how delays are handled.
• A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.
• Ask what is and is not included, such as cleanup, disposal and repairs to anything that has to be opened up.
• Many contractors ask for a deposit first and the balance when the work is finished.
• Prices, dates and terms for your project belong in a written estimate. Ask for it in writing.

What APPLE MASONRY INC has on record

• Insured

Questions to ask any hardscaper

1. Can I see your license number and proof of insurance?
2. What does the written estimate cover, and what would change the price?
3. How long will the job take, and what happens if the schedule slips?
4. Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with a question?
5. What is not included, and how is payment split?

Preparing and scheduling

How long does the first visit take?

A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Bring your questions and ask for the estimate in writing.

How should I get ready before work starts?

Clear a path to the work area, move valuables and fragile things out of the way, and tell the crew about pets and who will be home.

How far ahead should I book?

Schedules vary by season and by contractor. Ask for a start date and an estimated finish date in writing, and ask what happens if weather or a delivery moves them.

What if the work changes once it has started?

A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.

When do I pay?

Many contractors ask for a deposit before the work and the balance when it is finished. Terms vary, so ask for them in writing before you agree.

Ready to talk about your project?

APPLE MASONRY INC can answer these questions for your job in Staten Island. Call 929-460-8332.