Document what you can see
Photograph puddles, muddy sections and runoff paths from accessible locations after ordinary rainfall. Note when the photographs were taken and whether the condition clears or persists. Do not infer an underground cause from the photograph alone.
Show nearby sources and surfaces
Include downspouts, paved areas and changes in grade in the conversation. The walkway is part of a larger yard, so a close-up of one wet patch may leave out useful context. Share any available records of previous drainage work.
Ask how the proposal addresses water
Request an explanation of the proposed grades and drainage provisions. Ask which conditions need investigation and who will establish any required design or approvals. Avoid assuming that a new paved surface by itself solves the original water problem.
Understand the connections
Review the points where the walkway meets a door, gate, patio or driveway. Ask how those transitions relate to water movement and nearby surfaces. Make sure the written scope identifies drainage work that is included and work that is outside the proposal.
Keep the observations with the project records
Retain your starting photographs and the final agreed scope. At the walkthrough, ask about care and whom to contact if a concern appears. For a Prosper project, begin by sharing the address and what you have observed with Precision Pavers.