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Old 06-12-2012, 12:20 PM
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Default A suggestion and a caution

Biscayne villas has approved a driveway/walkway staining process with very specific colors.

We have had a half dozen driveways done very professionally by Florida Deck.

We also have had an independent contractor, Ron Carnes (who the FL Deck employees say "used to work" for FL Deck) hand out cards in the neighborhood. He has made some claims that indicate he needs to be viewed with caution. Mr. Carnes, Decorative Concrete Patterns, (1) has 2 claims against him per Seniors Against Crime when I checked today [June 12, 2012], (2) is totally unfamiliar with what is and is not permitted to be done on Courtyard villa driveways/walkways [offered to paint a palm tree, totally forbidden by the ARC in Courtyard villas], (3) wants a substantial payment up-front, (4) is 35% higher than FL Deck is charging, and (5) was willing to stain prior to the Villa owner receiving ARC approval of their application. Loads of red flags!

I have no info on the others you named.