Unilock Construction in Hollywood, FL | Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida
We provide independent Unilock construction service across Hollywood, FL, from paver driveway installs to patio replacements and full base rebuilds. The one thing that makes our Unilock work here different? We’ve spent years learning how Hollywood’s sandy soils, salt-air corrosion, and coastal permitting layers actually affect paver performance - not just how the catalog says they should perform. If your Unilock surface is heaving, spalling, or washing out, call us at (844) 665-0162 for a free estimate.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Raymond Estevez grew up in Hialeah watching his uncle gut and rebuild houses block by block. That hands-on foundation, sharpened at Miami Dade College’s School of Engineering and Technology, turned into more than two decades building across Broward and Miami-Dade. We’ve installed and repaired hundreds of Unilock pavers in Hollywood’s salt-air zones. We know the difference between a surface fix and a base problem, and we don’t sugarcoat which one you’ve got.
We’re not a manufacturer-authorized dealer. We’re an independent crew that sources OEM Unilock pavers for color-matched replacements while upgrading base materials and edge restraints to spec that survives hurricane season. Unilock sales & service from our team means you choose the brand, we handle the build - and we do it with local knowledge of Hollywood’s permit requirements, soil conditions, and coastal exposure that no catalog can teach.
Our Hollywood service area covers the full city, from the barrier island’s CCCL-regulated oceanfront to the western planned communities where sandy subsoils shift after every heavy rain.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Hollywood
- Heaving and settling in sandy soil. Hollywood’s ground is basically compacted sand with a thin topsoil cap. After a heavy summer downpour, water percolates fast but unevenly, creating voids beneath paver bases. We’ve reset entire Brussels Block driveways in Hollywood Hills where the original contractor skipped the geotextile fabric and the base simply migrated.
- Salt-air spalling on coastal properties. The barrier island strip in ZIP 33019 sits directly on the Atlantic. Salt-laden air degrades paver surfaces within 5-7 years, especially on driveways that get regular ocean breeze exposure. We specify harder-surface Unilock products here and recommend more frequent sealing cycles than the manufacturer suggests for inland climates.
- Edge curl and color fading from UV and moisture. Older Beacon Hill pavers in eastern Hollywood neighborhoods show this first. The polymer-modified surface layer breaks down under South Florida’s UV index, and moisture wicking from underneath accelerates the curl. We can replace individual units with OEM-matched stock, but if the pattern is widespread, we’ll tell you straight that spot repairs will look like a patchwork quilt.
- Joint sand washout from intense rainfall. Hollywood’s afternoon thunderstorms can drop two inches in forty minutes. Without properly installed polymeric sand, that water scours joints, lets pavers shift, and opens the door for weed intrusion. We see this constantly on Eco-Priora permeable installations where the original crew treated joint filling as an afterthought.
- Base failure after tidal flooding or storm surge. On a Beacon Hill paver driveway in the Hollywood Lakes neighborhood (33021), we found the base had washed out from the 2023 King Tides, causing a sunken section near the garage. We removed 400 sq ft of pavers, compacted a new 4-inch crushed limestone base, and reinstalled with polymeric sand - the driveway now drains properly and matches the rest of the original surface.
Unilock Service in Hollywood: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Hollywood’s barrier island (ZIP 33019) sits within Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line, so any paver driveway or patio on the ocean side needs a Florida DEP permit - something inland Broward projects never face. This isn’t a paperwork quirk. The CCCL permit process reviews your project’s impact on coastal dunes, stormwater runoff into the Atlantic, and structural stability under storm surge conditions. We’ve seen contractors from Palm Beach County walk into the Hollywood permit office with standard Florida Product Approval paperwork and get sent home because their specified materials lacked Miami-Dade NOA with HVHZ listing. That kills schedules by weeks.
For Unilock owners on the ocean side, this means your paver project needs a contractor who knows the DEP layer exists before breaking ground. We coordinate that permit parallel to our base prep, so we’re not standing around waiting. The salt-air corrosion out there also forces our hand on material specs - galvanized steel edge restraints instead of standard powder-coated, corrosion-resistant fasteners, and base aggregates selected for drainage performance under saturated conditions. Do it right the first time or you’ll do it twice - and the second time always costs more.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Hollywood
We work with the full Unilock residential line, with particular depth on the four model families we see most in Hollywood: Beacon Hill (the flagstone-look workhorse, prone to edge curl in older installs); Brussels Block (classic tumbled look, popular in 1990s-2000s west Hollywood tract homes); Eco-Priora (permeable pavers, excellent for drainage but unforgiving of sloppy joint sand work); and Courtstone (cobblestone aesthetic, heavier units that need proper base depth to prevent settling).
For replacements, we source OEM Unilock pavers to ensure color and dimensional match. For base materials and edge restraints, we use high-quality local aggregates and galvanized steel that outperform in Florida’s moisture and corrosion conditions. We keep common Beacon Hill and Brussels Block colors in our local rotation for fast Hollywood turnaround when you need a few dozen units, not a full pallet.
Unilock Service Pricing in Hollywood
| Service | Price Range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 - $11,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 - $14,000 |
What drives the cost? Base condition is everything. If we’re pouring new crushed limestone over stable soil, you’re at the lower end. If we’re removing failed base, hauling out contaminated aggregate, and recompacting from scratch after salt-water intrusion or tidal washout, labor and material volume push you higher. Driveway size, paver pattern complexity, and whether you need CCCL permitting on the barrier island also factor in. Many homeowners pair this work with Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood to refresh their whole property at once. Our free estimate includes a full base assessment, moisture reading, and permit requirement check - no obligation. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 Hollywood
Yes, if you’re on the barrier island in ZIP 33019 within the Coastal Construction Control Line, you’ll need a Florida DEP permit in addition to standard city permitting. Inland Hollywood properties typically only require city permits for driveway replacement. We handle both permit tracks as part of our project management. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll verify your property’s permit requirements before we quote.
Sinking almost always means base failure, not paver failure. Hollywood’s sandy subsoil allows water to migrate quickly, washing out finer base materials if the original installation skipped geotextile fabric or used insufficient base depth. Heavy rainfall, tidal flooding, or even persistent irrigation overspray accelerates the process. We assess whether spot lifting and re-bedding will work, or if the base needs full reconstruction.
We source OEM Unilock pavers for replacements, which gives us the best shot at color match from current production runs. Faded older pavers are harder - UV degradation changes the surface chemistry, and new units will look fresh against weathered neighbors. We’ll show you sample boards against your existing surface before you commit, so you know exactly what the repair will look like.
For barrier island homes in 33019, we lean toward harder-surface Unilock products with tighter dimensional tolerances - Brussels Block over Beacon Hill, for instance - and we specify more frequent sealing cycles to combat salt-air spalling. Permeable Eco-Priora works well for stormwater management but demands meticulous joint sand installation to prevent washout in heavy rain. Every coastal property gets a site-specific recommendation based on exposure, drainage, and your maintenance willingness.
Most residential paver driveway installations run 5-10 working days, depending on base condition, size, and permit status. CCCL properties add 2-4 weeks for DEP permit approval before we can break ground. We don’t start demo until permits are in hand - starting early and getting shut down by an inspector wastes everyone’s time and money. Call (844) 665-0162 for a timeline estimate based on your specific Hollywood location.
Service Areas Near Hollywood
We carry our Unilock construction expertise across Broward and into neighboring counties. Our crews regularly work in Unilock service in Fort Lauderdale just north of Hollywood, and Unilock service in Hialeah where Raymond’s roots run deepest. We also cover West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Wellington for homeowners who want the same single-source accountability on their paver projects.
Book Your Unilock Service in Hollywood Today
Whether your Unilock driveway is sinking, spalling, or just dated, we’ll tell you honestly what it needs - patch, reset, or full rebuild. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Hollywood if your renovation plans extend beyond hardscaping. Same-day estimates available across Hollywood. Call (844) 665-0162 now.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Hollywood since our founding.