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AfterUnilock Construction in Westgate, FL | Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach
We provide independent Unilock construction service across Westgate, FL, including paver driveway installation, patio builds, and driveway replacement using Brussels Block, Beacon Hill, Hollandstone, and Estate Wall systems. Our crews understand the one factor that changes every Unilock job here: Westgate’s unincorporated status means Palm Beach County Building Division inspectors review base compaction, drainage slope, and edge restraint on every hardscape permit, not a city office. Call (561) 475-3903 for a free written estimate.
Why Westgate Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
We’ve installed and repaired Unilock pavers on Westgate properties for years, and we’ve learned how this neighborhood’s specific conditions punish hardscape that isn’t built to spec - the same expertise we bring to our Kitchen Remodeling in Westgate. The 1950s-1970s CBS homes here often started with thin concrete slabs or bare sand bases that fail fast under Florida’s combination of high water table and tropical rainfall. We don’t guess at what’s underneath; we excavate, test the subgrade, and document what we find with photos the customer keeps.
Our crews stock OEM-compatible polymeric sand, edge restraints, and base aggregates that meet Unilock’s published installation standards. We won’t substitute a cheaper joint sand to shave cost. Every job gets a written price before work starts, under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, and no change proceeds without a signed change order.
Grant Rowan, our owner, trained at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent years framing and building in Southern California before bringing that same discipline to West Palm Beach and Westgate. He keeps a clean site, hands over a binder of documentation at close, and returns calls the same day. “Measure twice, document everything, then get out of the way and let the work speak.” That’s how we operate.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Westgate
- Efflorescence bloom on Brussels Block and Hollandstone pavers. Westgate’s older CBS yards often have irrigation overspray and poor drainage that keeps paver surfaces wet and alkaline. The white chalky streaks aren’t dirt; they’re calcium carbonate deposits wicking up through the paver body. We strip the old joint sand, treat the surface, and re-joint with proper polymeric sand that sheds water instead of trapping it.
- Polymeric sand washout and joint erosion after tropical downpours. Westgate sits in a rainfall zone where a single summer storm can drop inches in hours. Driveways without a properly sloped base or adequate edge restraint lose joint sand fast, letting weeds in and pavers shift. We re-grade and install edge restraint before re-jointing.
- Base settlement and paver lippage over the high water table. Palm Beach County’s water table runs 18-36 inches below grade in Westgate, which means over-excavated subgrade and insufficient compaction lead to rutting under vehicle loads. We use heavier stone base lifts and plate compact in lifts to spec so the pavers don’t pump.
- Surface staining and fading on lighter-color Unilock pavers. Florida’s extreme UV exposure and seasonal rainfall accelerate finish degradation faster than most continental climates. We help customers select color blends that hide the inevitable, and we document the factory finish condition before we start.
- Unpermitted prior work complicating new permits. In Westgate’s older working-class neighborhood, decades of unpermitted additions or conversions must be disclosed and resolved before new permitted work can close. We research the property record early so the customer isn’t surprised by doubled scope and cost.
BeforeAfterUnilock Service in Westgate: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the fact that reshapes every Unilock project in Westgate: because this community is unincorporated Palm Beach County, all construction permits and inspections run through the Palm Beach County Building Division rather than any municipal building department. That changes contractor licensing reciprocity, inspection scheduling, and code enforcement timelines in ways that catch homeowners off guard. Inspectors here want to see base compaction tests, drainage slope calculations, and edge restraint details that many homeowners assume are “just hardscape” and therefore not inspected at all. We’ve had County inspectors reject paver jobs on Westgate properties because the base lift was too thin or the slope drained toward the house foundation. We build to pass inspection the first time, which means measuring twice and documenting every lift before the inspector arrives.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Westgate
We work with the full Unilock residential hardscape line most commonly found in Westgate installations: Brussels Block for traditional driveway and walkway surfaces; Beacon Hill for flagstone-look patios with tighter joint patterns; Hollandstone for classic brick-style edges and borders; and Estate Wall for retaining and freestanding wall systems. We source OEM or equivalent polymeric sand, edge restraints, and base aggregates that match Unilock’s published spec. Our local inventory includes high-performance joint sand and geotextile fabric for fast Westgate turnaround on repair jobs. We are an independent Unilock service provider, not manufacturer-authorized or warranty-tied. Our Unilock sales & service page details our full brand coverage.
Unilock Service Pricing in Westgate
Every project gets a flat written price before work starts. Here’s what Unilock construction costs in the West Palm Beach market, which covers our Westgate service area:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000-$18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500-$11,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000-$14,000 |
| Driveway Sealing | $250-$700 |
Cost drivers include excavation depth (deeper in Westgate due to the high water table), base material volume, paver color and texture selection, and whether we need to resolve unpermitted prior work before permitting new construction - similar considerations we manage on every Westgate Bathroom Remodeling project. A free estimate includes subgrade evaluation, drainage assessment, and a written scope with line-item pricing. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule yours.
Serving Westgate, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westgate 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 Westgate
Yes. Because Westgate is unincorporated Palm Beach County, all hardscape work requires a permit through the Palm Beach County Building Division, not a city office. Inspectors verify base compaction, drainage slope, and edge restraint. We pull the permit as part of our scope and schedule inspections around our work.
That’s efflorescence, calcium carbonate wicking up through the paver body when moisture sits in the base or joint sand. It’s common in Westgate’s older CBS yards with poor drainage or irrigation overspray. We treat the surface and re-joint with proper polymeric sand that sheds water. Call (561) 475-3903 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes. Palm Beach County’s water table, often 18-36 inches below grade, can cause base pumping and paver settlement if the subgrade isn’t properly prepared. We over-excavate and use heavier stone base lifts with geotextile separation to keep the patio stable through wet seasons.
Paver driveway installation in the Westgate market runs $7,000-$18,000 depending on size, excavation depth, paver selection, and whether drainage corrections are needed. A written estimate with line-item scope is free. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule yours.
Only if the concrete slab is structurally sound, properly sloped for drainage, and not subject to the water table issues common in Westgate. We inspect the slab, test for hollow spots, and verify thickness before recommending overlay versus full removal and rebuild. The County inspector will want to see the substrate condition on permitted work.
Service Areas Near Westgate
We handle Unilock construction throughout Palm Beach County, including Unilock service in West Palm Beach, Unilock service in Riviera Beach, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, and Royal Palm Beach. Each area has its own permitting path and soil conditions, and we adjust our base prep and drainage details accordingly.
Book Your Unilock Service in Westgate Today
Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule your free written estimate for Unilock paver driveway installation, patio construction, or driveway replacement in Westgate. We’ll inspect your site, review the property record for any unpermitted prior work, and deliver a flat price with scope before any work starts.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach, serving Westgate and Palm Beach County since 2007.