Contractor’s Corner: How Do You Become a Belgard Authorized Contractor?

Contractors play a key role in helping homeowners bring their outdoor living dreams to life. We know how hard they work to keep both their clients happy and their businesses running smoothly – which is why we created the Belgard Authorized Contractor Program. 

As a Belgard Authorized Contractor, you have access to resources, tools and programs to help your business thrive – like Belgard Design Studio, Belgard Financing and more.  

So…how do you become a Belgard Authorized Contractor – or as we call it in the biz, a BAC? 

Becoming a Belgard Authorized Contractor  

Our commitment to quality extends to the BAC Program. There are a few initial steps and requirements to meet for acceptance into the BAC Program.  

First, fill out the online membership form. From there, you will receive the BAC Guidebook to help you along the process.  

In terms of the requirements, all applicants must:  

• Have a recommendation from a current BAC or Sales Rep 
• Have documentation for at least one ICPI-certified staff member  
• Meet three of the following:
  • 15,000 sq. ft. of Belgard pavers installed  
  • Installation of two vehicular applications  
  • Successfully use polymeric sand on five projects  
  • Installation of 10 paver projects  
• Have proof of insurance  
• Provide proof of home improvement or state license, if required  
• Workmanship guarantee of at least two years  
• Have a Belgard inspected project, minimum installed for one year  
• Have a Belgard inspected project under construction and verify ICPI installation guidelines  
• Understand status will be reviewed every 12 months 

In addition to the application requirements, BACs must submit yearly requirements to keep their status. 

• Install 15,000 sq. ft. of Belgard pavers  
• Attend a minimum of one (1) Belgard continuing education program  
• Place the BAC logo on their cards, letterhead and/or website  
• Submit to a yearly review conducted by a Belgard representative  

Why should you become a BAC? 

We rely on our contractors as much as they rely on us, and we want to give them all the tools they need. The BAC Program is designed to support contractors at any stage of their career – whether they are just starting out or are seasoned professionals.   

Through the BAC Program, you can drive traffic to your business, close more (and bigger) jobs, optimize labor and improve workmanship.  

Sounds like a pretty good deal, doesn’t it?  

If you haven’t, get your application to become a BAC started today.  

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Joe Raboine

Joe Raboine is nationally renowned as an expert on hardscapes and outdoor living design. He began his tenure in the industry as a contractor, which gave him the knowledge base to become a true innovator on the manufacturing side. He revolutionized the outdoor kitchen industry with his creation of the Belgard Elements line of prefabricated kitchen and fireplace components. Joe also developed the concept behind the groundbreaking Belgard Design Studio, which creates photorealistic 3D and Virtual Reality design renderings of outdoor living projects. In his current role as Director of Belgard Hardscapes, he is sought after throughout the country for speaking engagements, webinars and media interviews for his knowledge on design trends, product innovations and industry best practices. A native of Wisconsin, Joe now lives in Atlanta with his wife and five children. They enjoy spending time in the outdoors hiking, kayaking and communing with nature.