Record the installed products
Ask for the product, color and pattern information for the completed walkway, including the border where it differs. Keep the relevant care documents. These records can help a supplier or service professional understand the installation later.
Discuss routine care with the installer
Ask which cleaning and maintenance guidance applies to the selected system and exposure. Use product-specific instructions instead of assuming every paver needs the same sealer, cleaning method or joint treatment.
Keep the final scope and changes
Save the agreed proposal and any approved changes with the available plans. Identify what restoration was included around the walkway and any remaining items discussed at the handoff.
Know where to raise a concern
Ask whom to contact about a loose unit, a changed transition or a drainage concern. Record what you observe and provide photographs when useful. Have the appropriate professional assess the cause rather than applying a generic repair recipe.
Preserve information for later phases
If the path was planned with a future patio or other feature, keep the relevant drawings and notes. Revisit those plans with the project team before starting the next phase instead of relying on memory.