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Unilock Driveway & Pavers: The Boca Raton Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Unilock-compatible driveway and paver systems in Boca Raton, with typical paver driveway installations running $7,000-$18,000 depending on substrate condition and pattern complexity. Most Unilock paver repairs and replacements can be assessed same-day, and we carry common edge restraints, joint sand, and lifting-compaction tools on every truck. Homeowners usually notice the problem first as shifting or dipping pavers after heavy rain, or as weed growth and joint erosion that signals the bedding layer underneath has washed out.

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Which Unilock Models This Applies To

Unilock organizes its residential driveway and paver lines into distinct series, and matching the right repair approach starts with knowing which surface you’re standing on. The Beacon Hill Flagstone and Richcliff series use a thinner profile, roughly 60mm, and rely on tight edge restraint and polymer sand for structural integrity. The Copthorne and Courtstone lines run thicker at 70mm, with a more traditional sand-set bedding that tolerates minor base settlement but shows failure differently. The Umbriano and Series 3000 products are cast with ColorFusion and EasyClean technologies, so any replacement paver must come from the same production batch or the color variance will be visible from the curb.

To identify your series, flip a loose edge paver and look for the molded Unilock logo and date stamp. The production code matters for color matching. We source OEM Unilock replacements through authorized Florida distributors, but for edge restraints and bedding materials we often specify Perma-Edge or SRW aftermarket equivalents that meet the same flexural strength at a lower unit cost. The aftermarket decision depends on whether the repair is structural or cosmetic. For a single cracked paver in a visible field, OEM is the only honest call. For a failed edge restraint buried under sod, the spec matters more than the brand.

Signs Your Unilock Driveway & Pavers Is Failing

• Pavers rock or tilt underfoot. This usually means the bedding sand layer has eroded or the base compacted unevenly. In Boca Raton’s sandy soils, water intrusion through failed joint sand washes out the screeded bedding faster than in clay-heavy regions.
• Weeds growing thick between joints. Polymeric sand breaks down under UV exposure and pressure washing. Once the binder degrades, organic material fills the gap and root systems lift adjacent pavers.
• Standing water or visible channeling after rain. The driveway was originally pitched at 1.5-2% slope. If water now pools, the base has settled or the edge restraints have bowed outward, flattening the grade.
• Chipped corners or spalling surface texture. Unilock’s ColorFusion wear layer is roughly 3-5mm deep. Spalling exposes the aggregate core, and on driveways it often traces to deicing salt use or pressure washing above 2,500 PSI.
• Sunken areas near downspouts or irrigation heads. Concentrated water flow liquefies the crushed-stone base. In Boca Raton’s flat terrain, even a 10-foot runoff path can undermine 6 inches of compacted base in a single wet season.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The spread within each range comes down to four factors: square footage, base repair depth, paver unit cost, and access. A 400-square-foot Unilock Beacon Hill driveway on stable base with good side access sits near the lower end. The same footprint with 8 inches of saturated base to remove, a tight gate, and a color-matched Richcliff special order pushes toward the upper bound. Our quotes itemize each layer: demolition, base material and compaction, bedding sand, pavers, edge restraint, joint sand, and sealing. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that written price is delivered before any work starts. No change proceeds without a signed change order. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation, and we document the base condition with photos before the first paver goes down.

DIY or Call Us?

There is no high-tension danger in paver work the way there is with garage door springs or electrical panels, but there is a point where DIY becomes expensive self-education. A homeowner can safely inspect joint sand condition, check for loose edge restraints, and measure slope with a 4-foot level. What goes wrong is the base. Removing settled pavers and relaying them on the same failed bedding sand guarantees the same failure in 6-12 months. Proper repair requires plate compaction of the stone base, precise screeding of bedding sand in 3/4-inch lifts, and edge restraint anchoring that accounts for the lateral load of vehicular traffic. We have seen well-intentioned Boca Raton homeowners spend $800 in materials and two weekends, then call us to remove and rebuild the same area. Measure twice, document everything, then build. If you’re unsure about base depth or compaction test results, call (754) 254-8065 and we’ll assess it at no charge.

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