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Unilock Construction in Irvine, CA | Mason Remodeling
We provide independent Unilock construction service across Irvine, from paver driveway installation and patio builds to repairs on existing hardscapes. What makes our Unilock work different here is simple: we know Irvine’s municipal runoff code and the soil it sits on, and we build every Unilock project to handle both without drama. Our crew has installed and repaired Unilock hardscapes across Orange County for over 15 years. We’re an independent contractor, not affiliated with or authorized by Unilock, but we work with their full paver line daily. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Irvine Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Irvine homeowners don’t want a crew that shows up guessing. They want someone who knows how Unilock pavers behave on this city’s specific soil, under this particular sun, with the irrigation water that runs through half the sprinkler heads in town. That’s what we bring. Isaac Pruett, our owner, spent years remodeling homes across Los Angeles and Orange County before Mason Remodeling became what it is. He still checks every Unilock job the way his finish-carpenter dad taught him: look at the edges first. If the edge restraints aren’t tight and the joint sand is full, the rest is usually right. We’re Unilock sales & service specialists in the sense that this is the brand we know best, not that we carry their logo on our trucks. You’ll get a written price before work starts, every time.
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Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Irvine
- Efflorescence on Brussels Block pavers. Irvine’s irrigation water runs alkaline, and when sprinkler overspray hits Unilock pavers and evaporates, white salt deposits bloom on the surface. Brussels Block shows it worst. We clean the surface with the right pH-balanced cleaner and often adjust the sprinkler heads to stop the overspray at the source.
- Joint sand washout and paver shifting. Older Irvine neighborhoods have soils that drain slowly. When winter rain comes through and the base doesn’t shed water properly, the polymeric sand washes out and pavers start to drift. We re-compact, re-sand, and fix the drainage issue that caused it.
- Color fading and surface etching on Umbriano pavers. UV exposure in Irvine is relentless, and pool-chemical runoff from backyard hardscapes etches the face of Unilock Umbriano. We can restore some finishes and replace badly damaged pavers with OEM Unilock product when color matching matters.
- Edge chipping and cracking on Town Hall pavers. Where Unilock pavers meet concrete driveways or take vehicle traffic on tight residential streets, Town Hall’s thinner profile chips at the edges. We re-set edge restraints and replace cracked units before they become trip hazards.
- Base failure under driveways. We see this a lot in Irvine’s older tracts: the original base was never deep enough, and years of traffic plus poor drainage have settled the whole field. We’re honest about it. A full base rebuild costs more than a patch, but patching a failed base just means doing the job twice.
Unilock Service in Irvine: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Irvine’s municipal code requires that driveway and patio hardscapes either use permeable materials or be designed to manage runoff on-site. That’s the single biggest thing separating this city from the surrounding ones. Unilock’s permeable paver systems, especially Eco-Optiloc, are often the simplest way to meet that requirement without hiring a drainage engineer and re-engineering the whole yard. In neighborhoods like Woodbridge, where lots slope gradually toward the street and older homes weren’t designed with modern runoff rules in mind, this matters every single time a driveway gets replaced. We build Unilock hardscapes here with that ordinance in mind from the first site visit. It changes how we prepare the base, how we choose the joint material, and how we talk to you about what’s actually needed versus what the code will accept. If you’re planning a bathroom remodeling project or a Unilock paver driveway or patio in Irvine, this is the conversation we start with.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Irvine
We work on every line Unilock makes that’s common in Southern California. Brussels Block, the classic tumbled paver you’ll see on patios and driveways all over Irvine. Beacon Hill, the larger-format flagstone look that shows up on modern front entries. Town Hall, the thinner brick-style paver that handles walkways but needs a careful base here. And Umbriano, the smoother contemporary finish that looks sharp but wears differently in this sun. For repairs, we source Unilock OEM pavers when color matching is critical. Otherwise we use high-quality aftermarket polymeric sand and edge restraints that meet or exceed Unilock specs. We’ll always give you an honest repair-vs-replace assessment. A few damaged pavers? We repair. Settling or widespread cracking that says the base failed? We recommend full replacement and tell you why.
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AfterUnilock Service Pricing in Irvine
Unilock work in Irvine ranges depending on the scope. A paver driveway runs $7,000 to $18,000. A paver patio typically lands between $3,500 and $11,000. Driveway repair, meaning isolated paver replacement, re-sanding, or edge reset, starts around $400 and goes up to $1,800. What drives the cost: the size of the field, the condition of the existing base, whether we’re reusing any material, and which Unilock line you choose. Our free estimate includes a written line-item quote before any work starts. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule yours.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Driveway Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine 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 Irvine
Yes, in most cases. We source Unilock OEM pavers when color matching is critical, and we can usually pull from the same production run if the paver line is still active. If the color has faded from UV exposure, we’ll show you how close the match will be before we start. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll look at a photo or stop by.
Yes, Irvine’s municipal code requires that driveway and patio hardscapes either use permeable materials or be designed to manage runoff on-site. Unilock permeable systems like Eco-Optiloc often satisfy that requirement without a separate drainage engineer. We pull the permits and handle the paperwork. Call (803) 680-2547 for an exact quote.
Prevention starts with controlling the water source. Irvine’s alkaline irrigation water is the main trigger, so we adjust sprinkler heads to stop overspray on the paver surface. When efflorescence has already bloomed, we use a pH-balanced cleaner to remove it without etching. Schedule a free estimate at (803) 680-2547.
We over-excavate and lay a minimum 4-inch Class II aggregate base, compacted in lifts, with a geotextile fabric layer where the soil drains poorly. Irvine’s clay-heavy soils hold water, so this matters more than the paver itself. The base is where paver jobs succeed or fail. Call (803) 680-2547 if you’re planning a project.
A typical Irvine driveway takes us 3 to 5 days from excavation to final compaction, weather permitting. Demolition, base prep, laying, cutting, sanding, and sealing each get their own day. We’ll set a schedule in writing before work starts. Call (803) 680-2547 for your free estimate.
Service Areas Near Irvine
We serve all of Irvine and the surrounding Orange County communities. If you’re nearby in Irvine service area coverage, you’re in our zone. We also run crews into Unilock service in Santa Ana and south toward Unilock service in Chula Vista. If you’re in Los Angeles or San Diego counties and need Unilock work, call and ask.
Book Your Unilock Service in Irvine Today
As a General Contractor in Irvine, we recently rebuilt a failing Unilock Brussels Block driveway in the Woodbridge neighborhood. The pavers had settled and the joint sand washed out from years of irrigation runoff, creating trip hazards at the garage apron. We removed the affected pavers, re-compacted the base with additional Class II aggregate, reinstalled the Brussels Block using Unilock’s recommended polymeric sand, and re-set the edge restraints. The driveway now drains properly and meets Irvine’s runoff rules. Know who’s coming, know what it costs, know it’s backed up, everything else is just noise. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling, serving Irvine since 2004.
