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Unilock Construction in Redwood Shores, CA | Ashford Contractors
We provide independent Unilock paver and retaining wall construction across Redwood Shores through our Redwood Shores General Contractor services, and the single thing that separates good paver work here from everything else is what’s underneath the paver. Redwood Shores sits on engineered fill laid over old salt ponds, so a paver driveway or patio needs deeper base prep and sharper drainage planning than the same project a few miles inland. If you’re planning a Unilock driveway, patio, or walkway in the 94065 ZIP, call (877) 752-3868 for a free estimate from a contractor who understands this ground. We work with Unilock’s full paver and wall product lines, we are not manufacturer-authorized, and we’re honest about when a paver field should be re-laid rather than replaced.
Why Redwood Shores Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Unilock makes a tight paver. The dimensional tolerances on Brussels Block and Beacon Hill are consistent enough that you can feel the difference when you set them, and the color lines hold better than most imported pavers. But any paver is only as good as the base under it and the edge holding it in. That’s where our work in Redwood Shores has taught us things you won’t find in a manufacturer spec sheet. We’ve pulled up paver fields off Redwood Shores Parkway and found shallow bases sitting directly on bay mud fill, no fabric separation, no edge restraint. That’s a slow failure waiting for the first wet winter. Glen Mossier grew up in Unilock in Foster City‘s Marlin Cove and spent years watching lagoon-side homes get rebuilt after water damage, learning early that what’s underneath a structure decides whether it lasts. We bring that same judgment to every paver project in Redwood Shores, from compacted aggregate depth to the type of edge restraint that survives salt fog. We’re an independent contractor, so we call it like we see it, and we use Unilock’s own components because aftermarket sand and edge restraint are where most bayfront failures start.
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Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Redwood Shores
- Rocking corners and settling along driveways. High groundwater and bay mud consolidation cause paver fields to shift, and the first sign is a corner that tips under your foot or a low spot that ponds after winter rain. We re-lift, re-base, and re-lay those fields to grade.
- Efflorescence blooming on Brussels Block and Beacon Hill. Salt-laden bay air combined with wet winter cycles pulls mineral salts to the paver face, leaving a white haze that keeps coming back when joint sand is wrong or drainage is flat. We fix the drainage first, then address the surface.
- Polymeric joint sand washing out. Once joints open, water gets under the pavers and the whole field starts migrating. We re-sand with Unilock’s recommended polymeric product and check that the edge restraint is actually holding.
- Edge restraint corrosion. Salt fog attacks galvanized spikes and plastic edge faster than you’d think. We replace failed edge restraint with corrosion-resistant materials suited to bayfront exposure.
- Surface spalling on older installations. When sealer is never refreshed and standing water freezes into the paver face during a rare Redwood Shores cold snap, the surface starts to flake. We assess whether a field can be salvaged or whether replacement is the better call.
Unilock Service in Redwood Shores: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s what you need to know about Redwood Shores that no generic Unilock page will tell you. This city was built in the 1980s and 1990s on engineered fill placed over former salt ponds along San Francisco Bay. The water table sits high, the underlying bay mud is still compressing, and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission and flood-plain rules touch nearly every project near the shoreline. What that means for a paver driveway or patio: a base spec that works fine in Unilock in San Carlos or Belmont will heave and settle here. We’ve seen it. On a Brussels Block driveway off Redwood Shores Parkway, our crew lifted a field that had rocking corners and standing water after winter storms. The original installer had laid pavers on a shallow base directly over bay mud fill, no geotextile, no edge restraint. We excavated to a deeper compacted aggregate base, set a proper separation layer, re-laid the Brussels Block to a positive slope toward the street, and locked it with Unilock polymeric sand and new edge restraint. That driveway now sheds water instead of ponding it. That’s the difference local knowledge makes.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Redwood Shores
We install and repair the full range of Unilock paver and wall lines that make sense for Redwood Shores’ Mediterranean-style homes, including Brussels Block, the tumbled dimensional paver that suits most 1980s and 1990s two-story properties, Beacon Hill for a flagstone look, Copthorne for a clay-brick profile, and Courtstone for a granite appearance. For retaining walls, we work with Unilock’s Brussel Dimensional and U-Cara systems, including color-matched wall caps. When it comes to repairs, we use Unilock’s own edge restraint and recommended polymeric sand rather than aftermarket substitutes, because the tolerance and color match of OEM components is what keeps a repaired field looking like it was never touched. We keep a working stock of common Unilock components locally for faster turnaround on Redwood Shores projects, and we’ll tell you plainly when a paver field can be lifted, re-based, and re-laid instead of torn out and replaced.
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Pricing for Unilock paver work in Redwood Shores follows the scope of the project and the condition of the subgrade. Here are the ranges we work within across our Peninsula 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 |
What moves the number is base depth. If we have to excavate deeper because the fill is soft or drainage needs re-routing, the excavation and aggregate tonnage go up. A free estimate gives you a line-item breakdown before you commit. Call (877) 752-3868 and we’ll walk your site and give you real numbers, not a guess.
Serving Redwood Shores, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores
Redwood Shores sits on engineered fill over former salt ponds, and the underlying bay mud consolidates over time, especially where groundwater is high. A paver driveway set on a shallow base with no edge restraint will start rocking at corners and ponding water within a few wet seasons. The fix is a deeper compacted aggregate base, geotextile separation, and positive drainage. Call (877) 752-3868 and we’ll assess whether yours can be re-laid or needs replacement.
Salt air alone won’t destroy a paver, but it accelerates two things: efflorescence on the surface and corrosion of edge restraint and fasteners. The mineral bloom you see on Brussels Block and Beacon Hill is salt-laden moisture cycling through the paver. Proper drainage and the right joint sand reduce recurrence. We’ll tell you honestly what can be fixed and what can’t.
In many cases, yes. We lift the field, correct the base, and re-lay the same pavers to a positive slope. That saves the cost of new material and keeps the color line intact. But if the pavers themselves are spalled or cracked through, we’ll tell you replacement is the better spend. Estimates are free, so call (877) 752-3868 to find out which path applies to your property.
Depending on where your home sits relative to the Bay and designated flood-plain areas, a paver project may need BCDC or city review, particularly if you’re changing drainage patterns. We pull permits when they’re required and coordinate inspections. It’s part of being accountable for the whole job.
Efflorescence often returns when the underlying drainage or joint sand issue isn’t fixed. We clean the surface and re-sand with Unilock’s recommended polymeric product only after correcting slope and drainage. That’s what keeps the bloom from coming back every winter. For a site-specific answer, call (877) 752-3868 for a free estimate.
Service Areas Near Redwood Shores
We work throughout the Bayfront Peninsula. In addition to Redwood Shores service area, we serve Foster City, Belmont, San Mateo, and San Carlos. For Belmont specifically, see our Unilock service in Belmont page. If you’re across 92, our Unilock service in San Mateo page covers that side of the county. You can also learn more about our full Unilock sales & service work across the region.
Book Your Unilock Service in Redwood Shores Today
If you’re planning our Home Remodeling in Redwood Shores with a paver driveway, patio, or walkway, or if your existing Unilock field is settling, we’ll come out and give you a straight answer. Call (877) 752-3868 to schedule your free estimate. Build it right the first time, and you won’t be rebuilding it in ten years.
Written by Glen Mossier, Owner at Ashford Contractors, serving Redwood Shores and the greater San Mateo County area.