Walk the access route together
Show the gates, driveway, storage and household routes that the work may affect. Ask where materials and equipment are expected to go and which areas need to remain accessible. The answer should fit your property and the actual construction plan.
Identify what stays protected
Point out planting, furniture, irrigation, outdoor equipment and existing finishes that need attention. Agree which belongings you will move and which protection or restoration belongs in the contractor’s scope. Record those decisions rather than relying on an informal assumption.
Set a practical communication routine
Know who to contact with questions and how changes will be recorded. Ask how schedule changes or unexpected conditions will be discussed. A useful update explains the decision needed and its effect on the remaining work.
Plan the return to normal use
Ask the team when each area is ready to use and what product-specific care applies. Review the agreed restoration and any remaining items together. Landscape Charlie can explain these expectations as part of the proposed patio work.