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Unilock Kitchen Remodeling: The Boca Raton Owner’s Guide
Unilock kitchen remodeling in Boca Raton typically runs $14,000-$45,000 installed, with most projects in the $22,000-$34,000 range depending on cabinetry scope and countertop material. We stock and install Unilock-compatible systems, including their modular outdoor kitchen components that integrate with Belgard and Techo-Bloc paver patios. Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule your free estimate.
Most Boca Raton homeowners discover their Unilock outdoor kitchen or hardscape integration needs attention when the cabinet boxes swell after a humid summer, the countertop substrate separates from the masonry base, or the grill station shifts on the compacted sand bed. In neighborhoods near the Intracoastal, we’ve seen accelerated wear from salt-laden air that inland Delray or west Boca properties don’t experience at the same rate.
Which Unilock Models This Applies To
Unilock’s outdoor kitchen and hardscape product lines include the Moda series (aluminum-framed cabinet systems with stainless steel doors), the Fire & Water feature kits that mount within masonry surrounds, and their paver-compatible base systems designed to support countertop loads on flexible pavement. The critical identifier is the serial tag inside the cabinet frame, usually on the hinge-side jamb, which lists the model prefix, manufacturing date, and compatible accessory codes.
The Moda 1000 and 2000 series use 24-inch module widths with a 34.5-inch finished height designed to align with standard paver courses. The Moda 3000 shifts to 30-inch modules for larger grill cutouts. Mixing series components without checking the subframe compatibility creates a 1.5-inch height mismatch that telegraphs through the countertop. We carry OEM Unilock mounting brackets and leveling feet, plus aftermarket stainless hardware from KraftMaid’s outdoor-rated catalog when the original part is back-ordered. For countertops, we source Cambria and Silestone in thicknesses that match Unilock’s specified 1.25-inch overhang standard, not the 2-inch slab some fabricators push.
Signs Your Unilock Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing

- Doors stick or won’t latch. The aluminum frame has twisted on its leveling feet, usually because the compacted base settled unevenly after heavy rain. In Boca Raton’s sandy soils near Spanish River Park, we’ve found 3-inch differential settlement in eighteen months when the base wasn’t compacted to 98% Proctor density.
- Countertop surface cracks or separates from the cabinet. The substrate, typically marine-grade plywood in Unilock specs, has absorbed moisture through an unsealed seam. The fix isn’t just replacing the top; it’s finding where the vapor barrier failed.
- Grill station rocks or tilts. The modular base blocks weren’t interlocked per Unilock’s running-bond pattern, or the geotextile fabric underneath degraded from UV exposure before the pavers were laid.
- Stainless steel shows rust spotting. This isn’t the steel failing; it’s ferrous debris from nearby construction or lawn equipment bonding to the surface. Left untreated, it pits the passivation layer.
- Electrical outlets or lighting fixtures trip GFCI. The conduit penetration through the masonry surround wasn’t sealed with the specified silicone grout, letting moisture wick into the junction box during Boca Raton’s afternoon thunderstorms.
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| Component | Typical Range in Boca Raton |
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| Moda cabinet box replacement (per module) | $1,800-$3,400 |
| Countertop removal and replacement (Cambria/Silestone) | $2,000-$6,500 |
| Base re-compaction and re-leveling | $800-$2,200 |
| Electrical conduit reseal and GFCI upgrade | $450-$1,100 |
| Full Unilock outdoor kitchen remodel | $14,000-$45,000 |
The wide range reflects whether we’re replacing failed components within an existing paver patio or building new from footings. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price we write is the price you pay; no change proceeds without a signed change order. Every project includes a documented photo record of substrate conditions before we cover anything, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers both parts and installation.
DIY or Call Us?

There’s safe checking, and then there’s work that needs a crew. A homeowner can verify the model tag, photograph the failure, and confirm whether the GFCI test button functions. That’s useful information for the estimate call.
What goes wrong fast: lifting a countertop module without supporting the cabinet frame below, which twists the aluminum and voids the Unilock warranty. Re-compacting a sand base without removing the pavers first creates a hard spot that cracks adjacent units. And any electrical work in an outdoor kitchen requires a permit in Palm Beach County with inspection before energizing. We’ve been called to three Boca Raton jobs in the past two years where a homeowner’s weekend fix turned into a full rebuild because the cabinet wasn’t shimmed during removal. Measure twice, document everything, then build. That applies to demolition too.
We’re not affiliated with Unilock; we’re an independent contractor that stocks compatible parts and has installed their systems since 2015. Call (754) 254-8065 for a free estimate with written pricing before any work starts.
FAQs
With proper installation and sealing, fifteen to twenty years. Without attention to the vapor barrier and base compaction, we’ve seen functional failure in four to six years, especially within two miles of the coast where salt air accelerates corrosion on hardware. Call (754) 254-8065 for an exact quote on extending your system’s life - estimates are free.
Sometimes. A swollen cabinet box can’t be saved; the aluminum frame has permanently deformed. A separated countertop can be re-bonded if the substrate is dry and intact, which we verify with a moisture meter reading below 12%. We don’t guess; we test and show you the number. Call (754) 254-8065 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Two to four days for a standard two-module grill station, assuming the base doesn’t need re-compaction. Add a day for electrical permit inspection in Boca Raton; Palm Beach County typically inspects within 48 hours of request. We schedule the inspection before we start demolition so there’s no crew standing idle. Call (754) 254-8065 to check current scheduling - estimates are free.
We carry leveling feet, stainless hardware kits, and sealants matched to Unilock specs. Cabinet boxes and countertops are ordered to your module configuration after we field-measure, since mixing series or sizes creates alignment failures we won’t install. Our typical lead time is five to seven business days. Call (754) 254-8065 to confirm current availability - estimates are free.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner, Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton at Rowan Construction Group Boca Raton, serving Boca Raton and nearby areas.







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