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Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Unilock Construction
We provide independent Unilock in Fort Lauderdale, specializing in paver patios, driveways, and hardscape repair for homes from Victoria Park to the neighborhoods east of US-1. As an independent contractor, not a Unilock-authorized dealer, we focus on what actually keeps pavers flat and joints intact in this coastal climate: correct base preparation, salt-tolerant jointing, and repair methods that blend with what’s already in your yard. Isaac Pruett and our crew work on Unilock systems weekly in Fort Lauderdale, and we know exactly how these pavers behave under intense sun, hurricane-season rain, and salt-laden air. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate on any Unilock patio, driveway, or walkway project.
Why Trust Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale for Your Unilock Construction?
Unilock pavers are only as good as what’s underneath them. We’ve seen enough failed jobs in Fort Lauderdale to know that most problems trace back to thin base material or rushed compaction, not the paver itself. Our crew has spent years working with Unilock Beacon Hill Flagstone, Brussels Block, Town Hall, and Courtstone in South Florida’s coastal conditions, where rapid drainage and salt-tolerant jointing are non-negotiable. Isaac Pruett grew up in Los Angeles and picked up framing tools in his teens before studying construction fundamentals at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. He’s spent the better part of two decades running remodeling and hardscape projects across South Florida, including years of work in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park. When a patio heaves or a driveway edge breaks loose, he wants to know what went wrong underneath before anyone starts pulling pavers. We tell you what we found, what it takes to fix it, and what it will cost – before we touch a thing. Every crew member who arrives at your Fort Lauderdale home is background-checked and identity-verified under the Threshold Standard, which means you get a name and photo before the visit, and a uniformed technician with a photo ID badge at your door.
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Common Unilock Construction Problems We Fix in Fort Lauderdale
- Efflorescence bloom on dark-colored pavers. We see this constantly on Unilock Town Hall and Courtstone installs in Fort Lauderdale where groundwater carries dissolved minerals up through the paver. Frequent lawn irrigation pushes more water into the base, and the white chalky residue appears within months on charcoal and dark brown tones. It’s cosmetic, not structural, but it looks bad. We use proper efflorescence cleaners and adjust the base drainage so it stops coming back.
- Edge restraint failure along pool decks. Fort Lauderdale’s expansive soils move with the wet-dry cycle, especially around pools where splash-out keeps the perimeter damp. When the edge restraint isn’t anchored properly, pavers along the pool coping drift outward. We repair this by resetting the restraint with concrete or aluminum edging driven deep enough to hold against soil movement, then relaying the perimeter course.
- Polymeric sand washout in low-lying patio areas. After a heavy summer downpour, water sheets across low spots in the patio and carries the joint sand with it. This happens a lot in Fort Lauderdale yards that slope toward the house or a drain. Once the sand goes, the pavers start shifting. We re-grade the base to correct the fall, then re-joint with a polymeric sand rated for wet conditions.
- Moss and mold growth in shaded driveways. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity keeps paver surfaces damp for hours after sunrise, especially under tree canopy or on the north side of the house. Brussels Block driveways are particularly prone to organic growth in the joints. We clean, treat, and re-sand, and we’ll tell you if the real issue is overhanging branches blocking the morning sun.
- Heaving and settling from poor base compaction. We see this on patios and driveways installed by crews who skipped a step. When the base settles, pavers sink or lift in a wave pattern. One Unilock Beacon Hill Flagstone patio in Fort Lauderdale heaved in one corner after a landscape drainage line got rerouted without anyone telling us. We removed the affected area, re-graded with compacted crushed concrete, and reset the original pavers with fresh polymeric sand. Two years later it’s still level, even after extended tropical storms.
Unilock Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
We source genuine Unilock pavers and matching jointing sands directly from regional distributors so color and dimensional consistency is never a guess. Unilock’s manufacturing tolerances are tight, and a mismatched paver from another brand will show itself in a Fort Lauderdale afternoon sun. For repairs, we always try to salvage and reuse existing units first. When replacements are unavoidable, we blend them by mixing new and weathered pavers across the surface so the patch doesn’t read as a patch. On the parts side, we keep common jointing sands and edging materials in local stock for faster turnaround. Whether we repair or replace depends on what we find under the surface. If the base is sound, a repair makes sense. If the base failed, replacing the top layer without fixing it is just a temporary patch, and we won’t sell that. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll tell you honestly which way to go.
Our Unilock Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis. We start by looking at the whole surface: the joints, the edges, the drainage pattern, and what’s under the pavers. Most Unilock problems in Fort Lauderdale are base or drainage problems first, paver problems second. We take time to find the real cause before we quote a fix.
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Repair or Install. For repairs, we remove the affected area, correct the base, and reset existing pavers where possible. For new installs, we build the base to handle Fort Lauderdale’s rain and soil movement: compacted aggregate, proper slope, and edge restraint that holds. Joint sand goes in after the pavers are set and compacted.
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Test. We run water across the surface to confirm drainage, check edges by hand, and walk the whole area looking for movement. If a paver rocks, we reset it before we leave.
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Warranty. Every Unilock project we complete in Fort Lauderdale carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. That covers the labor and the fix, stated plainly in your written guarantee.
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AfterUnilock Products We Service & Install in Fort Lauderdale
We install and repair the full Unilock hardscape line, including Beacon Hill Flagstone, Brussels Block, Town Hall, and Courtstone, through our General Contractor services. Our most common Fort Lauderdale projects are paver patios, paver driveways, and pool surrounds, plus walkways and small courtyard renovations. We also handle walk-in shower installation for homes that need a hardscape-adjacent interior refresh. Local stock covers standard colors and jointing materials; specialty colors and larger orders come from regional distributors, typically within a few days. We’ll give you a written price for materials and labor before any work starts.
We Also Service These Brands
While Unilock is our most requested hardscape brand in Fort Lauderdale, we also handle Unilock repair in Pompano Beach and nearby areas, so we’re not tied to one manufacturer. Our crew also works with KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone surfaces, and Kohler fixtures across kitchen and bath remodeling projects. That means when your hardscape job leads into an interior remodel, the same verified crew can handle both.
FAQs – Unilock Construction Service in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, but only with the right jointing material and a proper base. Saltwater splash and Fort Lauderdale’s humidity will break down standard polymeric sand faster than you’d expect. We use a salt-tolerant jointing compound and make sure the base drains properly so saltwater doesn’t sit under the pavers. Call (754) 354-3720 for an exact quote on your pool deck.
The most common cause in Fort Lauderdale is overland water flow: the driveway or the surrounding grades are directing too much water across the paver surface, and the sand washes out with it. The fix is usually re-grading part of the base or adding a channel drain to redirect the water, then re-jointing with a wet-rated polymeric sand. Give us a call at (754) 354-3720 and we’ll take a look.
We pull from the same Unilock color lot when possible, and when that’s not available, we blend new pavers with existing pavers across the whole surface rather than setting all the new ones in one block. That way the repair reads as natural variation, not a visible patch. It’s a small thing, but it’s the difference between a repair that disappears and one you see every time you walk out the back door.
That’s efflorescence. Water from rain, irrigation, or groundwater moves through the paver and brings dissolved minerals to the surface. As the water evaporates, the minerals stay behind as a white film. It’s common in Fort Lauderdale because our water table is high and lawn irrigation runs often. We clean it with a proper efflorescence cleaner and address the drainage issue so it doesn’t keep returning. Estimates are free at (754) 354-3720.
It can work if the slab is structurally sound and has the right slope for drainage, but it’s not a decision to make without looking at the slab. Cracks, spalling, or low spots will show through the pavers over time. We’ll tell you honestly whether an overlay makes sense or whether the slab needs to come out. That’s the kind of straight answer you’ll get when you call us.
Here are our typical price ranges for Unilock work in Fort Lauderdale:
| Service | Price Range |
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| Paver Patio Installation (Unilock) | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation (Unilock) | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Polymeric Sand Joint Repair (per patio) | $450 – $1,200 |
These ranges reflect our written-price standard: you get a firm number before work starts, not an estimate that grows on the final bill. For an exact quote on your Unilock project, call (754) 354-3720 – the estimate is free.
No, we’re an independent contractor. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Unilock. What we are is experienced: we’ve handled Unilock Construction in Davie, FL and across Fort Lauderdale for years, and we know these products at the level that only comes from fixing them weekly.
If your pavers are under a Unilock manufacturer warranty, our repair work does not void it. We use genuine Unilock pavers and materials from regional distributors. What we recommend is checking your warranty terms before any third party does work – that’s good advice no matter who you hire.
A typical paver patio repair takes one to two days, depending on the size of the affected area and what we find under the surface. A full driveway install runs longer, usually four to seven days including base work. We’ll give you a written timeline on every quote. Call (754) 354-3720 to schedule your free estimate.
Book Your Unilock Service in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tell us what’s going on with your pavers, and we’ll come look. We’ll tell you what we found, what it takes to fix it, and what it will cost – before we touch a thing. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate on any Unilock project in Fort Lauderdale.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
