Unilock Construction in Fort Myers, FL | Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers
We provide independent Unilock paver, wall, and outdoor living construction across Fort Myers, from paver driveway installations to full Estate Wall retaining systems rebuilt to post-Hurricane Ian elevation standards. The one thing that makes our Unilock work different here is that we’ve been laying these products in Lee County’s corrosive coastal air and sandy, flood-prone soils since before the 2022 storm rewrote the local rulebook. Call us at (844) 638-7249 for a free project estimate on any Unilock installation or repair in Fort Myers.
Why Fort Myers Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Our crew works exclusively with Unilock pavers, walls, and outdoor living products across Fort Myers, and we’ve been at it long enough to know what holds up and what doesn’t when a Category 4 storm surge meets a paver patio. Derek Hollenbeck grew up in the Iona area and studied construction at Lorenzo Walker Technical College in Naples, then spent two decades running crews across Lee County before starting Groundwork. We’re not a franchise operation and we’re not authorized by Unilock’s factory, but we know their EnduraColor face-mix technology and Series finishes inside out. We source genuine Unilock product directly from the regional distribution center in Lakeland. No aftermarket substitutes for pavers, coping, or wall block. Every call to (844) 638-7249 is answered by a live person, 24/7, and every technician who shows up at your Fort Myers property is background-checked and in uniform.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Myers
- Chloride-induced efflorescence on Brussels Block. After Ian, plenty of crews rushed to install Unilock Brussels Block on newly elevated slabs along the Caloosahatchee riverfront without proper vapor barriers. The result is a chalky white bloom that keeps coming back because salt-laden moisture is wicking up through the paver from below. We strip, treat with a penetrating sealer, and address the vapor drive at the substrate level, not just the surface.
- Edge spalling on sawn-cut Lineo pavers. Fort Myers sits on a high groundwater table, especially in AE flood zones where salt-wicking is constant. Lineo dimensional stone’s crisp sawn edges start flaking when salt crystals expand inside the paver’s micro-pores during our wet-dry cycles. We see this most in pool decks and waterfront patios where irrigation overspray compounds the problem.
- Settlement and lateral lean in Estate Wall systems. Post-Ian rebuilding in Fort Myers Shores and similar neighborhoods meant contractors were putting up retaining walls fast on backfilled, unmasked sandy soils. Those walls are now leaning or separating at the courses. We disassemble, install proper perforated drainage with clear stone, and rebuild using the original block where possible.
- Color-fade delamination on Richcliff pavers. Big-box film-forming sealers trap moisture behind the paver face during Fort Myers’ intense afternoon storm cycles. The face layer literally separates from the body of the paver. We strip the failed sealer completely and switch to a breathable penetrating sealer that lets the paver breathe while still protecting the EnduraColor finish.
- Permeable paver system clogging. Fort Myers’ post-Ian stormwater retention requirements pushed a lot of homeowners toward Unilock permeable systems, but our fine sandy soils and oak leaf litter plug the joint aggregate fast if the system wasn’t graded with the right open-graded base depth. We restore infiltration rates by re-excavating clogged joints and resetting the proper ASTM No. 57 stone base profile.
Unilock Service in Fort Myers: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
A disproportionate number of Fort Myers homes rebuilt after Hurricane Ian are now elevated on fill or pilings, creating newly exposed under-house areas where Unilock permeable paver systems are being specified to meet Lee County’s updated stormwater retention requirements. These rules weren’t enforced before the storm. Now, if your finished floor elevation got raised by two or three feet to clear the new FEMA advisory Base Flood Elevation, your driveway and patio drainage has to be re-engineered to handle the runoff from a much larger elevated footprint. We’re designing Unilock permeable paver driveways and walkways that double as stormwater management, using open-graded base profiles that store and infiltrate the first inch and a half of rainfall onsite. It’s a functional hardscape solution and it keeps your property in compliance with the county’s post-disaster drainage code.
Our tech recently re-leveled an Estate Wall garden terrace on McGregor Boulevard in the historic district, where a 1970s concrete block home had its foundation raised three feet after Ian. The old Unilock wall was suddenly bearing against new compacted fill it was never designed to hold. We took the wall apart course by course, installed a perforated drainage system with clear stone behind it, and rebuilt using the original Brussels Block coping. Then we tied the wall into the new elevated slab with an interlocking paver transition that met Fort Myers’ updated floodplain management standards. That’s the kind of layered problem only shows up when a house gets lifted and the hardscape doesn’t.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Fort Myers
We work with the full Unilock paver and wall catalog available through the Lakeland distribution center. That includes Brussels Block with EnduraColor face-mix technology, Richcliff pavers with their textured flagstone look, Lineo dimensional stone for clean modern lines, and the Estate Wall system for retaining and freestanding walls. We also install Unilock permeable paver systems, coping units for pool decks, and Unilock step and stair products. Our parts stance is simple: we use genuine Unilock product only. No aftermarket substitutes for pavers, coping, or wall block. We stock commonly ordered replacement units locally so we’re not waiting on a truck from Lakeland when you just need a few dozen Brussels Block pavers to match an existing patio.
Unilock Service Pricing in Fort Myers
Pricing for Unilock work in Fort Myers follows the same structure we use across all our paver and hardscape projects: a written line-item quote, no change orders unless the scope changes, and the number you see is the number you pay. Here’s what you can expect for the most common Unilock installations we handle:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 - $11,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
Your exact cost depends on square footage, base preparation depth, the Unilock product line you select, and whether we’re dealing with post-elevation drainage requirements or standard grade. Every estimate includes a site walk and design consult at no charge. Call (844) 638-7249 to schedule yours.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers
Yes, when installed with the correct open-graded aggregate base depth and properly maintained joint aggregate. The permeable system’s structural capacity comes from the compacted stone reservoir underneath, not the paver itself, and Unilock’s high compressive-strength pavers handle debris impact better than poured concrete slabs. The bigger concern for Fort Myers homeowners is keeping the joints clear of fine sand and organic debris so the system drains during a three-inch afternoon deluge. Call (844) 638-7249 if you want us to assess your existing permeable driveway or design a new one.
We over-excavate the base to remove all unmasked sand and organic material, install a geotextile separation fabric, build a compacted aggregate leveling pad, and run a continuous perforated drain behind the wall wrapped in clear stone and filter fabric. In Fort Myers’ AE flood zones, we also tie the wall’s base course into a deeper buried toe to resist scour if water pools behind the wall during a storm surge event. The short answer: drainage and base preparation are everything here.
Yes, we can. Brussels Block in the same color family is still manufactured and available through the Lakeland distribution center. New units will read slightly brighter than your sun-exposed originals, but we blend them by pulling replacement pavers from less visible areas of your existing patio and installing the new units there, then placing the aged pavers in the high-visibility repair zone. We also use a penetrating sealer to even out the overall appearance once the repair is complete. Call (844) 638-7249 and we’ll come take a look at the match in person.
Lineo holds up well in pool deck applications, but only if sealed with a breathable penetrating sealer designed for saltwater and chlorine exposure. The sawn edges are more vulnerable to spalling than the face, especially along the waterline where constant wetting and drying concentrates chemicals. We apply a silane-siloxane sealer that bonds below the surface rather than sitting on top as a film, and we recommend resealing every two to three years in Fort Myers’ pool conditions. For an exact quote on a Lineo pool deck, call (844) 638-7249.
Yes, and we’ve done exactly this for multiple Fort Myers homeowners post-Ian. We design a stepped or ramped entry sequence using Unilock Estate Wall block for the raised planter walls flanking the stairs, Lineo or Brussels Block treads for the steps themselves, and an interlocking paver landing at the top that ties directly into the new elevated slab. The entire assembly is built on a compacted aggregate base that moves independently from the foundation so differential settlement doesn’t crack the paver joints. Call (844) 638-7249 for a design consult and free estimate.
Service Areas Near Fort Myers
We provide Unilock construction and hardscape services throughout Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Lochmoor Waterway Estates, North Fort Myers, Pine Manor, Whiskey Creek, and Villas. We also serve Unilock service in Cape Coral and Unilock service in Lehigh Acres for paver driveways, patios, retaining walls, and full outdoor living projects. Check our Fort Myers service area page or browse our Unilock sales & service page for more on the product lines we carry.
Book Your Unilock Service in Fort Myers Today
We don’t just break ground, we build something worth standing on. If you need Unilock pavers, walls, or outdoor living construction in Fort Myers, call (844) 638-7249 for a free estimate. Live person on the phone, upfront pricing with no surprises, and every project backed by our 730-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Derek Hollenbeck, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of Fort Myers, serving Fort Myers since 2014.