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We provide independent Unilock paver and wall installation and repair across Fort Worth. We are not a Unilock dealer and we are not authorized by Unilock. What we are is a local crew that has worked on Unilock product in this city for over a decade, on the Blackland Clay that makes every base-prep decision matter. Call (877) 610-1318 if you have Unilock pavers that have shifted, sunken, or separated at the edges.
Why Fort Worth Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Most Fort Worth homeowners find us after a national installer told them their Unilock driveway was fine, or after another contractor shrugged and said “that’s just what clay does.” Tom Barrett started Barrett & Sons in 1998, and he learned early that Fort Worth soil does not forgive shortcuts. Our crews have lifted, re-bedded, and re-laid Unilock Brussels Block, Copthorne, Richcliff, and Beacon Hill Flagstone in neighborhoods from 76111 to 76114, and we know which of those lines survives the local shrink-swell cycle better than others.
We are an independent contractor. That means we do not answer to a manufacturer’s sales targets, and we will tell you plainly when a failed edge can be lifted and re-bedded versus when the base underneath has to come out. For parts, we use genuine Unilock pavers and wall units whenever patching or matching existing work, because even slight lot variations in color and dimension show up next to original product. For base and sub-base materials, gravel, sand, edging, geotextile, we use high-quality aftermarket products that meet or exceed Unilock’s published install specs.
Tom’s name, address, and license number are published. Look them up before you sign anything. That is how he has done business in Los Angeles County for the better part of two decades, and it is how we do business in Fort Worth.
Key Takeaways
- Independent Unilock service, not manufacturer-affiliated.
- Over a decade of hands-on Unilock work on Fort Worth’s Blackland Clay soils.
- Genuine Unilock pavers for patch and match work; high-quality aftermarket base materials.
- Written change orders before any scope change, every time.
- Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Worth
- Edge-curb rotation and separation on Brussels Block driveways. Fort Worth’s drought-to-deluge swings make the clay under slab edges heave, and the perimeter of an interlocking paver driveway takes the worst of it. Brussels Block pavers rotate outward and gaps open at the curb line. We fix this by pulling the edge course, rebuilding the base with compacted aggregate, and reinstalling with proper edge restraint, not by dumping more sand in the crack and calling it done.
- Surface erosion and color fade on Copthorne and Richcliff pavers. Full-sun Fort Worth yards with no tree cover bake pavers all summer, and hard water irrigation leaves mineral deposits that dull the face. We see this most in the open lots of 76112 and 76114. Replacing only the worst pavers usually works, and we can match the lot closely enough that neighbors will not spot it from the curb.
- Joint sand washout after heavy storm events. Older Fort Worth neighborhoods have downspouts that discharge directly onto walkways and patio headers. One good spring storm blows the joint sand out and pavers start shifting. We re-sweep with polymer sand and re-route the downspout discharge where the grade allows, because re-sanding without fixing the water is a temporary patch.
- Leaning or face-delaminating Unilock retaining walls. Fort Worth’s historic pier-and-beam lots, especially in 76110, are being regraded more and more as homes are rehabbed. Walls built without geogrid or drainage gravel lean within a couple of years. We rebuild the face, add the missing drainage layer, and tie the wall back correctly.
- Sunken walkway and patio sections. The original base on many Fort Worth installations is four inches of sand over raw clay. That works until the first real wet-dry cycle. We lift the sunken section, compact a proper aggregate base, re-bed the same pavers, and the problem stays gone.
Unilock Service in Fort Worth: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fort Worth sits on the Fort Worth Prairie’s Blackland Clay soils, and those soils shrink and heave several inches between drought and rain cycles. Every Unilock installation in this city is a soil-management problem first and a paving problem second. We have seen 20-year-old Brussels Block driveways fail along the edges because the original base was sand over raw clay, while the field of the driveway looked almost new. The clay under the perimeter moved; the pavers did not stand a chance. Add in Fort Worth’s position as the urban epicenter of the Barnett Shale drilling era, where gas wells were permitted inside city limits and localized subsidence became a real concern, and you have conditions that contractors in Dallas or Arlington simply do not deal with on a regular basis. We do.
Our crews have installed and repaired Unilock products across Fort Worth’s Blackland Clay belt for over a decade. We know which paver and wall lines survive the cycles and which need adjustments in base prep and drainage. We are an independent contractor, not authorized by Unilock, but our hands-on familiarity with their specific tolerances means we can diagnose failures that generalists miss.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Fort Worth
We service the Unilock lines most common in Fort Worth yards: Brussels Block, Copthorne, Richcliff, and Beacon Hill Flagstone. Brussels Block is the workhorse paver driveway product around here, and we keep a rolling inventory of the most common color blends locally so patch jobs do not stall waiting on a truck from out of state. Copthorne and Richcliff show up more on patios and walkways, and Beacon Hill Flagstone is the budget-friendly option we see on older ranch homes.
For base and sub-base components, we use high-quality aftermarket gravel, sand, edging, and geotextile that meet or exceed Unilock’s published installation specs. We are honest about when a failed edge or sunken section can be lifted and re-bedded versus needing full removal and replacement of the base. That honesty is part of the 90-Day Done Right Promise you get on every contract.
Unilock Service Pricing in Fort Worth
Here is what you can expect, based on the work we typically do in Fort Worth.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 - $11,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
What drives the cost on a Fort Worth Unilock job is the base work. If we can reuse existing pavers after lifting and re-bedding, the price drops sharply. If the base underneath was never compacted properly, the price goes up because we are essentially rebuilding from the dirt. A free estimate from us includes a written line-item quote, and we never change a price without a written change order first. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Unilock Construction in Fort Worth
Generally, yes, and that is why we recommend Unilock pavers for so many Fort Worth driveways. A poured concrete slab cracks when the clay under it heaves, and a crack in a slab is a permanent failure. A paver driveway moves with the soil and can be lifted and re-bedded without replacing the whole surface. The catch is the base: if the base is sand over raw clay, the pavers will shift. If the base is compacted aggregate over geotextile, they hold. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your driveway.
We can match them closely, not perfectly. Unilock Brussels Block pavers fade over time, so a brand-new paver placed next to a 15-year-old one will look newer. We typically pull pavers from a less visible section, like the side yard, and use those for the visible patch, then put the new pavers where they are less noticeable. It is a small trick that makes a big difference. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will take a look.
It depends on what is visible from the street. Fort Worth’s Fairmount and Ryan Place historic districts, both in 76110, fall under the Historic and Cultural Landmarks overlay. Any exterior hardscape change visible from the public right-of-way, including paver driveways, patios, and walkways, requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before permits are issued, just as Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Worth may require its own approvals in these districts. A backyard patio behind a privacy fence usually does not. We handle the design review and documentation ahead of time so the job does not get a stop-work order. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will tell you exactly what your property needs.
Joint sand washout followed by edge shifting. Fort Worth sits fully in the ice-storm belt, and the February 2021 freeze exposed widespread drainage problems across the city. When downspouts dump directly onto paver walkways and patios, the joint sand goes first, then the pavers move. We see it in the older neighborhoods of 76111 and 76113 more than anywhere else. Fixing it right means re-sweeping with polymer sand and re-routing the downspout discharge. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Often, yes. If the wall is leaning because it was built without proper geogrid or drainage gravel, we can remove the face course, add the missing drainage layer, tie the wall back correctly, and re-face it. Sometimes the block itself is still in good shape and only the face needs to be re-done. We will tell you honestly which one it is. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will give you a straight answer.
Service Areas Near Fort Worth
We serve Fort Worth and the surrounding communities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, and Paramount. If you are in one of those areas and need Unilock sales & service, call us. We also run dedicated crews for Unilock service in El Paso and Unilock service in Arlington. Our full coverage area is listed on the Fort Worth service area page.
Book Your Unilock Service in Fort Worth Today
If your Unilock driveway has shifted, your patio has sunken, or your retaining wall is leaning, do not wait for the next rain cycle to make it worse. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will come out, look at the job, and give you a written estimate with a straight answer. We’ll do it right the first time, or we’ll come back and make it right.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Worth since 1998.