ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) Certification
Paver patios and walkways are clearly a preferred choice for many homeowners in Montgomery and Chester counties. They are more attractive than concrete, more affordable than natural stone and can greatly enhance and transform your backyard living area or walkway curb appeal.
Notice our title says ‘Paver Patio Certified Contractor. Whitehouse Landscaping has been paving outdoor landscapes for 18 years. We knew when we started that we wanted to become a Certified Paver Installer so that we could give our clients the confidence and expertise they expected when hiring a patio contractor to install their outdoor project. It’s just good business sense to be affiliated with national standards and guide specifications.
What is Certified Paver Installer Certification?
ICPI Certification (For contractor residential installation of interlocking concrete pavements). The ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification is the industry recognized program for professionals committed to industry guidelines for segmental concrete pavement installation. This trade association is the authority for concrete pavers and its certification program insures that its members have passed a training course and gained extensive professional experience.
Patio and Fire pit installation in progress in Gilbertsville, PA
Why is being a Certified Paver Installer Important?
Being nationally certified demonstrates a level of investment. When residents in Montgomery and Chester counties are considering a hardscape addition to their home, they are investing in a long-lasting interlocking concrete paver installation. Like any construction project, the quality of the finished job is highly dependent on the quality of the contractor doing the work.
Becoming a Certified Paver Installer demonstrates the following: having installed a minimum of 10,000 square feet of pavers, attending a 2-day intensive training course on industry best practices for installation of interlocking pavers, passing a written certification exam and completing continuing education requirements to stay on top of industry best practices.
Front entrance paver project in Malvern, PA
Choosing the Best Patio and Walkway Contractor in Montgomery and Chester County
Now that we have established that interlocking concrete paving systems are best built by professional, certified contractors, you also want to trust your contractor to design your outdoor space that truly works for you. A professional contractor can complete a high-quality job quickly and safely because they have the right heavy equipment, skills, knowledge, design experience and manpower to get the job done. For more technical questions to ask a contractor, read 10 Questions You Must Ask a Hardscape Contractor. In addition, another article you might want to read is 7 Tips of Hiring a Reputable Hardscaping Contractor.
Patio and Walkway Design Matters
Why settle for an installation that simply is square or rectangle when a good designer can incorporate natural stone and play with shapes and edging that can give your paver installation that ‘wow’ factor in addition to functionality.
Whitehouse Landscaping is well known for its 3D landscape designs. You can see some of these designs that have been installed in the video Whitehouse Landscaping Dream Property. We understand how helpful it is to homeowners to preview it as if they are actually seeing it before its even built. They see the plants, elements, hardscaping, and structures. The fire place, water feature, retaining wall…the list goes on and on.
Patios are the foundation to a great landscape design. See our patio portifolio. A beautiful walkway is the first impression your house makes to guests and to you every time you come home. Read about a Front Entrance Makeover in Spring City, PA
In Closing about Credentials
Certification is important for the homeowner. It’s why Whitehouse Landscaping made the decision early on to become ICPI Certified. We are committed to the interlocking concrete pavement industry. We love working with pavers and our clients in Collegeville, Schwenksville, Phoenixville and Malvern love their patios. Pavers are the foundation of many of our design projects so it’s a no brainer to be affiliated with national standards and specifications.
Ready to discuss your new patio or walkway project with a team that possesses the design and installation skills? Contact Whitehouse Landscaping today for a paver consultation or give us a call at 484-300-4290. We look forward to hearing from you.