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We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, an independent Unilock contractor serving Boca Raton and the surrounding communities since 1998. We install and repair Unilock paver driveways, patios, and wall systems across the city, and the one thing that separates our work here from anyone else’s is this: we build every job around Boca Raton’s Architectural Review Board requirements and the high water table that sits just two to four feet below most of this city. If you need Unilock pavers installed or repaired in Boca Raton, call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Why Boca Raton Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and for the better part of two decades he’s been building and remodeling homes across South Florida. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley watching crews pour foundations with his dad, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and brought that hands-on training to Florida where his sons now run crews on-site most days. We’re not a franchise and we don’t dispatch strangers. When you hire us for Unilock work in Boca Raton or need Pompano Beach Unilock service, the name on the truck is the name that stands behind the job.
We’ve worked with Unilock’s concrete paver and wall systems for over 25 years. That means we know which Unilock series hold up under Boca Raton’s specific conditions and which ones fight you if the base isn’t right. We use genuine Unilock pavers and wall units from local suppliers whenever the exact color and series is still in production. For discontinued lines, we source matching aftermarket units only after confirming color and dimensional compatibility on-site. Our crew members are background-checked and uniformed on every visit. And every job we do is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. See our full Unilock sales & service page for more on how we approach this brand’s product lines.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Boca Raton
- Edge chipping and surface spalling on older Brussels Block pavers. Along A1A and the coastal corridor east of Federal Highway, salt-laden sea air gets into paver pores and accelerates surface degradation. We see this on balconies, pool decks, and entry walkways on older condominium properties. The fix is often isolated paver replacement, but the diagnosis matters: if the base is sound, you replace the unit. If the base has shifted, you’re looking at a bigger conversation.
- Efflorescence and white staining from capillary rise. Boca Raton’s water table sits 2 to 4 feet below grade across most of the city. When a paver patio or walkway was installed without proper drainage or a vapor barrier, groundwater wicks up through the joints and leaves mineral deposits on the surface. We correct this by addressing the drainage first, then cleaning and re-sanding the joints.
- Settlement and heaving over sandy, high-water-table soil. West-side communities like Woodfield, Boca Pointe, and Broken Sound were built on sandy soil that shifts when the water table fluctuates. If the original installer skipped geotextile fabric or skimped on base compaction, you get washboard driveways and sunken patios within a few years. We fix these by removing the pavers, dewatering the excavation, and rebuilding the base properly.
- Color fading under intense South Florida UV. West Boca Raton gated communities get full sun exposure most of the year. Unilock pavers fade over time, and matching a discontinued color for a small repair takes patience and a good supplier network. We have relationships with local suppliers who help us match older color lots.
- ARB compliance failures. This one is unique to Boca Raton. The Architectural Review Board mandates Mediterranean Revival aesthetics, and if your Unilock color, pattern, or joint spacing doesn’t meet their requirements, you don’t get approval. We’ve seen projects stall for months because a contractor didn’t know the ARB submission cycles or used the wrong paver tone for a barrel-tile roof. We factor ARB review into our timeline and material selection from day one.
Unilock Service in Boca Raton: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing most out-of-area contractors don’t understand about Boca Raton: the Architectural Review Board enforces one of the strictest design-compliance processes in Florida. Every exterior construction project, including paver driveways and patios, must conform to the city’s mandated Mediterranean Revival aesthetic rooted in Addison Mizner’s 1920s master plan. That means barrel-tile roofing, smooth stucco, and arched openings are the visual language your Unilock work has to speak. If you’re putting down a Brussels Block driveway in Camino Real or Woodfield, the color and pattern need to complement the stucco and tile already on the house. The ARB also requires permeable pavers with specific joint spacing on many patio designs to meet drainage requirements, because Boca Raton’s high water table doesn’t forgive a surface that blocks percolation. We handle ARB submission cycles as part of the job, not as a surprise at the end. Find our full coverage area on the Boca Raton service area page.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Boca Raton
We install and repair all major Unilock paver and wall lines, including Beacon Hill, Brussels Block, Town Hall, and Courtstone. Beacon Hill is a tumbled paver with an old-world look that pairs well with Mediterranean Revival homes. Brussels Block is a workhorse paver that’s been used on Boca Raton driveways for decades and is the one we see most often for isolated replacement jobs, though many homeowners pair it with our Kitchen Remodeling - Boca Raton projects for cohesive outdoor living spaces. Town Hall is a larger-format paver that reads more formal, and Courtstone’s varied surface texture hides wear well. For repairs, we keep common Unilock units in local supplier stock for fast turnaround in Boca Raton, and we’ll pull matching aftermarket units only when a series is discontinued and we’ve verified color and dimensional compatibility with the existing installation.
Unilock Service Pricing in Boca Raton
Unilock paver work in Boca Raton costs more than it does inland, and the reasons are local: ARB compliance adds review time, the high water table often requires dewatering during excavation, and material selection has to match the Mediterranean Revival palette. The same factors affect our Bathroom Remodeling in Boca Raton pricing. Here’s what you can expect:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 - $11,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
Your free estimate includes a written line-item breakdown, so there’s no guessing. Every scope change comes as a written change order before work proceeds, never as a surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
Serving Boca Raton, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton
How do Boca Raton’s ARB Mediterranean Revival requirements affect Unilock paver selection for driveways and patios?
Boca Raton’s Architectural Review Board requires that all exterior hardscape work conform to the city’s Mediterranean Revival design standards, which means your Unilock pavers have to harmonize with barrel-tile roofs, smooth stucco walls, and arched architectural details. That rules out modern gray tones and overly contemporary patterns on most properties, and pushes you toward warm earth tones like Beacon Hill or Brussels Block in browns, tans, and clay colors. Many ARB-approved patio designs also require permeable pavers with specific joint spacing to handle stormwater drainage in the city’s high-water-table conditions. We’ll look at your ARB submittal requirements during the estimate and spec the right Unilock series so you don’t get bounced back for revision. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote and we’ll walk you through what the ARB will want to see.
Can you repair a Unilock paver driveway that has settled from Boca Raton’s high water table without a full redo?
Yes, in most cases. If the settlement is isolated, we lift the affected pavers, repair the base underneath, and reset the original units with fresh joint sand. But here’s our honest rule: if more than 30% of the surface shows shifting or base failure, we recommend full removal and reinstallation on a compacted aggregate base. Patching 40% of a driveway leaves you with a patchwork that will fail again. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come take a look at what’s actually happening under the pavers.
Why do Unilock pavers on A1A coastal properties show more surface spalling than inland Boca Raton homes?
Salt-laden sea air is the culprit. On A1A and the blocks east of Federal Highway, airborne salt penetrates the paver surface and accelerates the breakdown of the concrete matrix, especially on older installations from the 1980s and 1990s. The same pavers in Woodfield or Boca Pointe, a few miles inland with less salt exposure, hold up noticeably better. If your coastal property’s pavers are spalling, we’ll assess whether isolated unit replacement will hold or whether the salt intrusion indicates a bigger base or drainage problem. Call (877) 610-1318 for an assessment.
What Unilock paver series do you recommend for a Boca Raton patio that must meet ARB’s stormwater drainage requirements?
For ARB-compliant permeable patios in Boca Raton, we most often recommend Unilock’s permeable paver systems with open-graded joint spacing that lets water drain through to the sub-base. Beacon Hill’s tumbled surface and warm color range read as traditional enough for the ARB’s Mediterranean Revival standards while still meeting drainage requirements when installed with the proper open-graded base. The exact series depends on your home’s architecture and your ARB submittal. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll help you pick a series that passes review the first time.
Can you match discontinued Unilock pavers for a small repair on a west Boca Raton gated-community driveway?
Yes. When a Unilock series or color has been discontinued, we source matching aftermarket units from our local supplier network, and we only install them after confirming color and dimensional compatibility with your existing pavers. This matters because a half-inch dimensional difference or a slightly off tone will show up like a sore thumb on a west Boca Raton driveway in full sun. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll match your existing units to what’s available.
Service Areas Near Boca Raton
We provide Unilock service throughout Boca Raton and into nearby communities. If you’re in Delray Beach, we run the same ARB-aware, high-water-table-ready service there, and you can see our Unilock service in Delray Beach page for local details. We also serve Homestead and its surrounding neighborhoods, covered on our Unilock service in Homestead page. From Deerfield Beach to Boynton Beach, we’re the crew that pulls permits, specs the right pavers, and stands behind the work.
Book Your Unilock Service in Boca Raton Today
We’ll do it right the first time, or we’ll come back and make it right. Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free Unilock estimate in Boca Raton. Tom and his sons will answer the phone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Boca Raton since 1998.