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Unilock Driveway & Pavers: The Dallas Owner’s Guide
We stock, match, and install Unilock driveway pavers and replacement pavers throughout Dallas, with typical installed paver driveway work running $7,000 – $18,000 depending on square footage, base conditions, and access. Most Unilock paver problems show up as settling, cracking, or shifting within an isolated section of the driveway, not the whole surface. The usual first sign is a paver that rocks underfoot or a low spot that holds water after a Dallas downpour.
Mason Remodeling Co Dallas is an independent service provider, not affiliated with Unilock. We carry and install Unilock products because we have seen how they hold up in North Texas clay soil and brutal summer heat, and because homeowners should not have to chase down a specialty supplier when a section fails.
Key takeaways:
- Unilock paver driveway installation in Dallas runs $7,000 – $18,000 installed; isolated paver replacement or re-setting typically runs $300 – $900 per affected section.
- We match existing Unilock pavers by series, color, and size, including weathered or discontinued lines where possible.
- You get a written price before any work starts, and every crew member arrives with a name, photo, uniform, and ID badge under The Threshold Standard.
- Call (432) 302-8761 and a live person answers, 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Which Unilock Models This Applies To
Most Unilock paver failures we see in Dallas involve the company’s concrete paver lines: Brussels Block, Courtstone, Richcliff, Thornbury, and the Unilock Select and Estate series. These pavers come in different face dimensions and thicknesses, and the gotcha is that a paver from one series will not sit flush next to a paver from another, even if the color looks identical in a photo. We always match by series name first, then color blend, then size.
If you do not know your series, look at the paver edges. Unilock stamps a small product code on the side of many pavers, or you can measure the paver face. Brussels Block typically runs 4.5″ x 9″ or 6″ x 9″; Richcliff runs 4″ x 8″ and smaller modular sizes. Either way, send us a photo and we will identify it before you spend a dollar. For OEM versus aftermarket: Unilock color blends are proprietary, and aftermarket pavers from big-box stores rarely match the color variation, texture, or fade pattern. For a driveway that faces Dallas sun every day, the fade difference between an OEM paver and a generic substitute shows up within two years. We recommend OEM Unilock for any visible surface area and aftermarket only for utility areas or under structures where nobody will ever see it.
We also stock and install compatible product lines from Belgard and Techo-Bloc, along with material partnerships across KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone for related hardscape and interior work.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Unilock Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Rocking or wobbling pavers underfoot. This is almost always a bedding sand issue. Dallas clay expands and contracts with moisture, which shifts the sand layer and leaves a paver sitting proud of its neighbors.
- Standing water or a low spot after rain. North Texas gets sudden, heavy rain, and a low spot means the base beneath the pavers has washed out or compacted unevenly. Water pooling accelerates paver deterioration and turns the area slick.
- Cracks running through individual pavers. Concrete pavers crack when the base fails underneath them, not because the paver itself is defective. A cracked paver is a symptom of a base problem, not the whole story.
- Gaps opening between pavers or along the edge restraint. Edge restraints hold the whole field together. When they let go, pavers start drifting outward and the driveway loses its structural lock.
- Color fading or surface spalling. Dallas UV exposure is relentless. Pavers that were sealed poorly, or never sealed, show surface flaking after five to eight years. This is cosmetic until it is not: spalled pavers trap water and start failing faster.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
Full Unilock paver driveway installation in Dallas runs $7,000 – $18,000. Isolated paver replacement, re-setting a settled section, or rebuilding an edge restraint typically lands in the $300 – $900 range per affected section, depending on how much of the base has to be excavated and rebuilt.
What drives the range: driveway square footage, access for equipment, whether the existing base is salvageable, and the specific Unilock series. A Brussels Block driveway will price differently than a Richcliff or Courtstone install because of material cost and laying pattern complexity.
Every quote from us is a written price before any work begins. That price covers tear-out of the failed section, base repair, new bedding sand, paver placement, and compaction. It also includes the workmanship warranty: 365 days from the completion date, under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails within that year, we come back and make it right at no cost to you.
Call (432) 302-8761 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the number you get is the number you pay.
DIY or Call Us?
Pavers are one of the safer hardscape materials to work with, so there are a few things you can check yourself without risk. You can sweep sand into a small gap, mark a paver that rocks with chalk so we can see it, and take photos of any low spots right after a rain. That helps us diagnose before we arrive.
Where DIY goes wrong is the base. Pulling up a section of pavers is easy; rebuilding the base underneath is not. Dallas clay soil needs a properly compacted aggregate base, and if you skip that step, the pavers you just re-set will be rocking again inside six months. You will also need the exact Unilock series and color blend to match, and sourcing that is harder than most homeowners expect. For anything beyond sweeping sand into a hairline gap, call (432) 302-8761 and let us give you a written price first.
FAQs
Unilock concrete pavers typically last 25 to 40 years in North Texas when installed on a proper base and sealed periodically. The pavers themselves are extremely durable; what fails first is usually the base underneath, especially on Dallas clay that moves with seasonal moisture. Call (432) 302-8761 if you are seeing settling or cracking, and we will tell you if the base can be salvaged.
Yes, most Unilock driveway problems are repairable, and we regularly rebuild isolated sections for $300 – $900 rather than replacing an entire driveway. The catch is the base underneath: if the aggregate base has washed out or compacted unevenly, that section has to be excavated and rebuilt. We will show you exactly what needs to happen before we quote it, and the quote is a written price that does not change once work starts.
An isolated paver re-set or edge repair usually takes one day on site, sometimes two if base excavation is involved. A full driveway installation typically runs three to five days depending on size and access. You will get a written timeline with your quote, and the crew you see on the schedule is the crew that shows up, verified by name and photo under The Threshold Standard.
We keep common Unilock series and colors available through our supplier network in Dallas, including Brussels Block, Courtstone, and Richcliff. Discontinued colors or less common sizes may take a few extra days to source. Send a photo of your pavers or call (432) 302-8761 and we will confirm what we can match before you pay for anything.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co Dallas at Mason Remodeling Co Dallas, serving Dallas and nearby areas.
