I hired Anthony after interviewing a number of contractors. Ultimately - I went with Anthony almost as a gut decision, he came across as just an honest guy that really cares about the quality of his work. We talked a lot about construction technique and I came away feeling that Anthony was both trained and up-to-date on best/modern practices when it comes to paver installation (the fact that he was a Unilock Authorized Contractor helped as well). As for the process of the installation, I found Anthony and his crew (Rusty and Brandon) to be just all-around good guys who knows what they are doing. They were quite meticulous in their preparation of the base, and actually spent a good amount of time making sure that it was built right (e.g. digging deep enough, compacting regularly between lifts, etc.). Of course, only time (i.e. a couple of Canadian winters) can tell whether the patio and walkway stands up to the test. However, this will be the case with any contractor. So for a homeowner like myself, all I can hope is that I select a contractor who demonstrates care in his work. I believe Anthony and his crew lives up to that. They implemented a design that we collaborated on and I am really happy with how it all turned out - really looking to spending more time now in our new outdoor area! Finally, I would just like to add that they were real easy to work with and friendly (not a given in my experience with other contractors) - they did not give me attitude or push-back for slight changes/alterations, they were just completed and accomodated without question. From this experience, I walked away feeling that any warranty work that may need to get done in the future, Anthony and team would address those for me without hassle and expediently (again, only time can tell). In any case, I have no hesitation recommending Anthony, Rusty, and Brandon from Hawksdale.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $13,500.00
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Do meet with Anthony in person and have him look at your property and get his suggestions.
- Company Response
It was a pleasure for all of us to work on your home, we will come back any time you need us without hesitation, I hope you guys enjoy your backyard just in time for summer. Nice to see that you noticed the extra mile we try to always go.