Clear the Right Area
Move furniture, planters, toys, and other portable items from the work zone and access route. Do not remove permanent features without discussing them first.
Mark irrigation, lighting, gates, pet areas, and landscape elements that may not be obvious during an initial walk-through.
- Confirm the route from the street to the yard.
- Keep pets and children away from the work zone.
- Move vehicles that could block property access.
- Review the footprint before work begins.
Check Doors and Connections
Review door swings, steps, walkways, and existing slabs around the proposed area. These details affect how the patio fits daily movement.
If the layout changed after the estimate, raise that before the scheduled date rather than during active work.
Keep Project Information Available
Retain the estimate and agreed scope where it can be reviewed. Confirm the preferred contact and make sure the work area remains accessible.
Specific preparation reduces avoidable delays and gives both parties a common understanding of the planned area.