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Unilock Roofing: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
If you’re searching for Unilock roofing help in Orlando, the short answer is this: Mason Remodeling Co Orlando stocks and installs Unilock-compatible roofing components, with most repair jobs landing between $400 and $1,800 depending on the extent of the failure. We can usually diagnose the problem the same day you call. What you’re likely experiencing right now is a leak near a roof penetration, a cracked or shifting paver-style roof cap, or water staining on a ceiling that wasn’t there before last week’s storm.
The truth about Unilock roofing in Florida is that it’s almost always a hardscape-over-membrane system. Unilock is known for pavers, and when their product line crosses into roofing, you’re typically dealing with paver-topped roof decks, terrace systems, or perimeter caps. The most common failure point isn’t the paver itself. It’s what’s under it: the waterproofing membrane, the drainage mat, or the edge flashing where the system meets the house. Orlando’s rain and heat cycle works on those layers constantly.
Which Unilock Models This Applies To
Before we go further, one honest note: Mason Remodeling Co Orlando is an independent service provider, not affiliated with Unilock. We work with their products because they build a solid paver, but the roofing system around that paver is where the actual waterproofing happens.
Unilock’s roofing-adjacent products fall into a few families. The Artline and U-Cara lines show up most often on Orlando roof decks and terraces, along with the Promenade plank pavers which work particularly well over pedestal systems. The part that fails is rarely the paver itself. It’s the pedestal, the drainage mat beneath it, or the membrane under that. If you can lift a corner paver and look underneath, you’ll either see a rubber or PVC membrane (which we can patch) or you’ll see water damage in the substrate (which means a larger repair). The OEM-vs-aftermarket question matters less for the pavers than it does for the waterproofing layer. We use commercial-grade membrane patches that meet or exceed what was originally installed, but we’ll always tell you what we’re using and why before we start.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Unilock Roofing Is Failing
- Water staining on the ceiling below the roof deck. This means the membrane has a breach somewhere, not necessarily directly above the stain. Water travels sideways before it drops. We trace it back with moisture meters, not guesswork.
- Pavers that rock or shift when you step on them. In Orlando’s heat, pedestal systems expand and contract daily. Over time, pedestals crack or settle, and the paver above starts to move. If you notice a paver sitting higher or lower than its neighbors, something underneath has failed.
- Efflorescence, the white chalky residue, on paver surfaces. This tells you water is moving through the paver bed and evaporating on the surface. Some efflorescence is cosmetic. Repeated heavy buildup means drainage isn’t working and water is pooling where it shouldn’t.
- Musty smell or mold near the roofline. A roof deck that holds moisture becomes a mold source. If you notice that smell upstairs but can’t find a plumbing leak, the roof system is the likely culprit.
- Crumbling edge caps or loose perimeter flashing. Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms hit edges hardest. When the flashing lifts or the cap stones loosen, wind-driven rain gets behind the membrane and starts working on the structure.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For Unilock-compatible roofing repairs in Orlando, here’s what you should expect to pay:
| Scope of Work | Typical Orlando Price Range |
|---|---|
| Membrane patch (single small breach) | $400 – $800 |
| Pedestal replacement (multiple units) | $600 – $1,200 |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $500 – $1,500 |
| Full roof deck re-membrane | $8,000 – $20,000 |
What drives the range: how much of the system we have to uncover to reach the failure, whether the substrate is intact, and whether the pavers can be reset or need replacement. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and that price won’t change unless you ask us to change the scope. Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right within a year of the completion date, we make it right at no cost to you.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the honest split. You can safely do some things yourself: lift a corner paver to look for standing water, check that deck drains aren’t clogged with leaves, and note exactly where water stains appear after a storm. That information helps us, and it helps you understand what you’re dealing with.
What you shouldn’t do is pull up multiple pavers, cut into any membrane, or apply any kind of sealant over a leak. Roof membranes are layered systems, and a misapplied patch can trap water behind it and make the problem worse. If the failing area is near the roof edge or involves any height, that’s a call-us situation, full stop. Isaac Pruett has spent decades on roofs and still won’t let a homeowner climb up on a wet Orlando deck to poke at a failing membrane. Call (850) 920-7745 and tell me what the problem is. We’ll figure out the rest from there.
FAQs
A properly installed Unilock paver-over-membrane roof system in Orlando typically lasts 15 to 25 years, but the membrane layer usually needs attention around year 10 to 12. Florida’s UV exposure, daily thermal cycling, and heavy summer rain shorten the life compared to northern climates. The pavers themselves can last decades.
Small, isolated membrane breaches can be repaired. You’re looking at $400 to $800 for a proper patch job. If the membrane has multiple breaches, is brittle from age, or the drainage mat beneath it has compressed and failed, replacement is the honest answer. We’ll tell you which one you need, and we’ll show you the evidence before you spend a dollar.
Most single-breach membrane patches and pedestal replacements take one day. A full edge-flashing repair might run two days. Weather in Orlando can shift schedules, but we’ll give you a window and stick to it.
We keep common Unilock pavers and roofing components on hand through our Orlando material partners, and we can source anything else within a few days. You won’t have to chase down parts on your own. Call (850) 920-7745 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through exactly what we need to source and what it will cost.
We also work with KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone products across our remodeling projects, so if your Orlando home needs more than a roof fix, we can handle that too. But let’s start with the leak. Call (850) 920-7745 and schedule your free estimate today.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co Orlando at Mason Remodeling Co Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
