Questions before you hire a paver installer

We connect you with independently licensed local paver installers. RG Holdings operates the referral service. You choose the contractor and contract directly for the work, pricing, payment terms and any warranty.

Cost varies; get several quotes. Ask contractors to price the same area, materials, preparation and drainage scope. RG Holdings does not provide paving price quotes.

Hillsborough County permit records contain declared project values. They provide context about the recorded projects, not price quotes for your property. Differences in scope limit comparisons between suburbs.

Verify the contractor's current license and its scope with the issuing authority. Request insurance documentation, a written proposal and references you can check. A permit record alone does not establish quality or suitability.

Confirm requirements for the complete scope with the authority responsible for your property. Include driveway connections, drainage changes and related structures in your inquiry. Start with [Hillsborough County homeowner permit guidance](https://hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/homeowner-permits/permits-for-homeowners).

If your property has an HOA, ask for its current paving requirements before choosing a product or layout. Request guidance on colors, patterns and submission documents, then share it with prospective contractors.

Ask installers to compare concrete pavers, clay brick and natural stone for your intended use. Discuss vehicle loading, wet traction, surface heat, cleaning and replacement availability. Request samples before agreeing on a product.

Ask the contractor how they will manage runoff, unfinished excavation and loose construction materials if a storm approaches. For raised paving or related structures, ask which wind-design requirements apply. Consult [county storm preparation guidance](https://hcfl.gov/residents/stay-safe/plan/protect-your-home-business-and-valuables-during-severe-weather).