How to Have Brick and Pavingstone Paths Installed

Steps

Step One : Decide where you want paths or walls.

Step Two : Visit several building-supply houses to look at the various colors and styles of bricks or pavingstones. (chinastone-export.com)

Step Three: Select a style and color that you feel best goes with your house and your landscaping plan (and your budget as well - costs can vary significantly).

Step Four: Order the material. Inquire with the salesperson regarding the approximate number of bricks or pavingstones required per square foot and order accordingly. You'll also need to include the recommended amount of sand and/or mortar with your order.

Step Five: Interview several landscapers or brick masons to get prices for the job. Ask friends or relatives for recommendations or check the yellow pages. [chinastone-export.com]

Step Six : Give each contractor a diagram detailing what you want installed.

Step Seven : Ask for references from each contractor and check with these past customers. Was each job completed satisfactorily? (chinastone-export.com)

Step Eight : Select a contractor based on price, references and your impressions.

Step Nine :Execute a contract for the work. The contract should specify the cost, payment schedule, start date, and estimated completion date. It's also a good idea to confirm the total amount of material required (to protect you against waste by the contractor).

Tips & Warnings
Pavingstones are similar to bricks, but they are manufactured in a variety of shapes that interconnect in various patterns. They are often laid in a bed of sand with no mortar.
Check out landscaping books and magazines for creative ideas - pavingstones and bricks are extremely versatile in the yard and you can be used to create some very nice designs.
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