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Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Choose Unilock Construction
We provide Unilock service in West Palm Beach, from paver patios and driveways to retaining walls and pool decks. Our crew works on these systems weekly, which means we see how Unilock pavers actually behave in sandy soil, salt air, and tropical downpours before recommending a fix. For families in Flamingo Park, El Cid, Northwood Hills, and the waterfront neighborhoods along the Intracoastal, we offer written pricing before any work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every Unilock job we complete. Note that Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach is an independent Unilock service provider, not an authorized dealer or manufacturer affiliate. Call (728) 203-3270 to talk through what your pavers are doing and what it will take to set them right.
Why Trust Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach for Your Unilock Construction?
Graham Stein leads our West Palm Beach crew, and he walks every Unilock job site himself before a single drop cloth goes down. That habit started decades ago on the West Coast and carried into the historic neighborhoods of West Palm Beach, where he has seen how original Dade County pine framing and coral rock foundations sit right beside modern concrete block construction. Unilock pavers are a different animal in this climate. Salt air accelerates efflorescence. Sandy soil shifts under load. Joint sand washes out after one sustained tropical storm. Our technicians know which Unilock product lines hold up best here, including Brussels Block, Richcliff, Beacon Hill, and Lineo, and they know which base failures cause the settlement homeowners notice first as a new lip at the sliding door. We use genuine Unilock pavers whenever a patch or extension requires matching color and texture, and we choose quality aftermarket geotextile and edge restraints where those components meet or exceed manufacturer specs. Every repair or installation gets a written scope of work with itemized labor and materials by brand and quantity before we begin. We do not start with an estimate that grows after the crew arrives. We put it in writing, then do exactly that.
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Common Unilock Construction Problems We Fix in West Palm Beach
These are the failures we see most often on Unilock installations in West Palm Beach, and each one has a cause that usually traces back to the base, the edge, or the joint sand rather than the paver itself.
- Paver settlement and sinking, especially near pool decks and lanais. West Palm Beach sits on sandy, fast-draining soil. When a base layer of compacted limestone is too thin or was never properly compacted, Unilock Brussels Block and Richcliff pavers drop over time, leaving a lip at the sliding door or a low spot that ponds water after rain. We lift the settled area, recompact the base, and reset the pavers so they sit flat again.
- Efflorescence staining from salt air and humidity. The chalky white haze on Unilock pavers near the Intracoastal is mineral salts migrating through the concrete. It is cosmetic, not structural, but coastal humidity keeps pulling moisture through the pavers and makes the staining reappear faster than in inland Florida. We remove the deposits and discuss sealing options that slow recurrence without trapping moisture inside the paver.
- Edge restraint failure along driveways and patios. Unilock installations depend on a locked perimeter. In West Palm Beach, repeated wet-dry cycles and root pressure from mature tropical landscaping loosen the edge restraints, and pavers begin to spread or sag at the border. Once the edge is compromised, the entire field loses tension. We reinstall edge restraints with proper depth and anchoring before resetting the affected course.
- Joint sand washout from tropical downpours. Heavy rain moves through the joints of Unilock Beacon Hill and Lineo pavers and carries poly sand out with it. Once enough sand is gone, pavers shift against each other and the surface feels loose underfoot. We sweep in fresh polymeric sand, activate it properly, and check that water is still draining away from the structure rather than pooling in low corners.
- Cracked or spalled pavers after impact or long-term exposure. A dropped tool, a shifting tree root, or years of salt and sun can crack the surface of a Unilock paver. When the damage is isolated, we replace the affected units and match the color as closely as the current Unilock catalog allows. When the damage is widespread, we are honest about when a partial reset of the affected area costs less long-term than chasing individual replacements.
Unilock Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
For structural components, we use genuine Unilock pavers and matching jointing sand whenever we can get them. Color batches change over time, so on older Brussels Block or Richcliff installations we will pull a sample and match against current Unilock inventory before quoting a patch. For non-structural pieces like geotextile fabric and edge restraints, we use quality aftermarket equivalents that meet or exceed manufacturer specifications, because the manufacturer brand on a buried fabric does not change how the base performs. The honest line we draw is this: if a few pavers are cracked, we replace those units. If a whole field is shifting, sinking, and spreading across multiple sections, a targeted reset of the affected area usually costs less long-term than repeated spot fixes. We will tell you which side of that line your project falls on and give you a written number before work begins. Call (728) 203-3270 for a free estimate and a straight answer.
Our Unilock Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis and site walk. Graham or a senior tech walks the Unilock surface with you, notes where water ponds, where edges have let go, and where settlement has created a trip hazard. We document what we find against the C.A.R.E. values we run every job by: clean up like it is our own home, ask before we move or touch anything, respect the family’s time and quiet hours, and explain the price before the work.
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Written scope and price. Before any work starts, you get a written scope that lists labor, materials by brand and quantity, and a firm start and end window. No numbers that float once the crew shows up.
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Repair or installation. We protect the surrounding area with drop cloths and shoe covers at the door. Quiet tools run during nap and school hours where possible. Pet-safe products are used where a choice exists. The work itself follows the plan: remove the affected pavers or excavate the new area, recompact the base, reset with proper edge restraint, and sweep in fresh polymeric sand.
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Testing and clean-up. We check drainage, joint sand activation, and surface flatness before we pack up. Then we photograph the clean-up so you can see the home was left right.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not right after the job is complete, we make it right. That promise is stamped on every project and it does not expire when the truck pulls away.
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Our crew works with Unilock Brussels Block for traditional driveways and walkways, Richcliff for a flatter, more architectural patio look, Beacon Hill for tumbled edges that suit historic West Palm Beach neighborhoods, and Lineo for its modular plank format on modern homes. We also provide General Contractor services on related paver patio, paver driveway, and outdoor hardscape projects, including kitchen remodel tie-ins when a new patio needs a countertop or cabinet line that holds up outdoors. We stock common base materials, polymeric sand, and edge restraints locally for faster turnaround on routine repairs. If a specific Unilock color or style needs to be ordered, we account for that in the written start window up front.
We Also Service These Brands
Unilock is a big part of what we do outdoors, but our crews also work inside the house. We install and service KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler fixtures on kitchens and bathrooms throughout West Palm Beach. That multi-brand experience means we understand how a hardscape project connects to the rest of the home rather than treating your patio like an isolated patch of concrete.
FAQs – Unilock Construction Service in West Palm Beach
Why do my Unilock pavers sink near the pool deck?
Pavers sink near pool decks in West Palm Beach because the sandy soil under the base layer was never compacted deeply enough, or the original install placed the pavers too close to the pool shell where backfill settles over time. Water from the pool and heavy summer rain accelerates the compaction and creates voids under the surface. We fix it by lifting the affected area, adding and recompacting a limestone base, and resetting the pavers with new polymeric sand. Call (728) 203-3270 for a free estimate if you are seeing a lip form at the lanai door.
Can you match old Unilock Brussels Block pavers if I need a patch?
Yes, in most cases we can match Unilock Brussels Block pavers closely enough for a patch that blends across the field. Color batches change over the years, so we pull a sample from your existing installation and compare it against current Unilock inventory before quoting. When an exact match is not available, we will tell you that before we start and discuss whether a slightly different shade is acceptable or whether a larger reset makes more sense.
How do you prevent efflorescence on Unilock pavers in coastal areas?
Efflorescence on Unilock pavers near the West Palm Beach Intracoastal is driven by salt-laden moisture moving through the concrete and depositing minerals on the surface as it evaporates. We remove the white haze with appropriate cleaners and can apply a breathable sealer that slows moisture migration without trapping water inside the paver, which would cause spalling. No sealer stops efflorescence permanently on coastal installations, but the right product choice lengthens the interval between cleanings.
Is joint sand washout covered under Unilock warranty?
No, joint sand washout is a maintenance issue, not a manufacturing defect, so it is not covered under the Unilock product warranty. The warranty covers the pavers themselves against manufacturing defects under normal use. Sand loss from tropical downpours is expected over time, which is why we recommend checking joint sand levels after each heavy storm season and topping up before the pavers start to shift. Call (728) 203-3270 and we can inspect your Unilock surface and tell you whether a sand top-up is all you need.
Do you need to replace the entire driveway if only a few Unilock pavers are cracked?
No, you do not need to replace an entire driveway because a few Unilock pavers are cracked. Individual paver replacement is a standard repair when the base and edge restraints are still sound. We remove the damaged units, check the base underneath, and reset matching pavers with fresh joint sand. If the cracking is widespread or the base has failed underneath a large section, we will recommend the smallest repair that will actually hold rather than quoting a full tear-out for a localized problem.
How much does Unilock construction cost in West Palm Beach?
Unilock paver patio installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $3,500 to $11,000, while a paver driveway runs $7,000 to $18,000 depending on square footage, base preparation, and access. Countertop installation that ties into an outdoor kitchen or patio runs $2,000 to $6,500. These ranges reflect the sandy-soil base work and edge restraint detail required for a lasting installation in this climate.
| Unilock Construction Service | Typical West Palm Beach Price Range |
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| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
Call (728) 203-3270 for an exact quote on your Unilock project. Estimates are free and every price is put in writing before work begins.
Book Your Unilock Service in West Palm Beach, FL
If your Unilock pavers are sinking, spreading, or washing out at the joints, we will walk the surface with you and tell you exactly what is happening and what it costs to fix. Our team recently responded to a West Palm Beach home where a Unilock Brussels Block patio had sunk along the lanai, leaving a two-inch lip at the sliding door. We lifted the settled area, added a compacted limestone base, and reset the pavers with new polymeric sand. Two heavy storm seasons later, the patio remains flat and stable. Call (728) 203-3270 to schedule your free estimate, and we will answer in person.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach since 2005.
