Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Unilock Kitchen Remodeling: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
If you’re searching for Unilock kitchen remodeling in Orlando, you likely have a Unilock product built into your kitchen, or you’re planning a remodel around Unilock materials, and something isn’t working like it used to. A full Unilock kitchen remodel in Orlando typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 installed, depending on the scope, with smaller projects like countertop replacement or backsplash work starting closer to $2,000. Most owners call us when a Unilock surface has cracked, a paver or tile has shifted, or the kitchen layout built around Unilock hardscaping has started showing its age and needs a rework rather than a band-aid.
Here’s what we see most often in Orlando homes: the Unilock materials themselves are generally solid, but the way they were originally installed, or the way Florida’s heat and humidity have worked on the substrate beneath them, causes the visible failure. A paver island base that settled, a countertop edge that’s chipped from years of pot impacts, a grout line that’s disintegrating because the original installer used the wrong product for Florida’s moisture levels. Mason Remodeling Co Orlando is an independent service provider, not affiliated with Unilock, but we work with their product lines regularly and know how they behave in Central Florida’s climate. Tell me what the problem is. We’ll figure out the rest from there.
Which Unilock Models This Applies To
Unilock is primarily a hardscape manufacturer, and in kitchens, their products show up in two main ways: paver-based kitchen islands, bar fronts, or outdoor kitchen bases, and in some cases, Unilock wall systems used as structural or decorative elements in kitchen remodels. The specific part that fails depends on which product line you have. Unilock’s Series lines (like the Brussels Block, Courtstone, or Town Hall pavers) are the most common we see around Orlando kitchen islands and outdoor cooking areas.
The compatibility gotcha that trips up most Orlando homeowners: Unilock pavers are manufactured in metric and imperial sizing depending on the product line, and a paver that looks visually identical to another brand will not seat the same way in a Unilock pattern. If you’re replacing a cracked paver, you need the same product code, not just a same-color paver. Look for the Unilock product code stamped on the side or bottom of the paver, usually a series of letters followed by numbers. If the stamp is worn off, measure the paver’s thickness. Brussels Block runs 60mm thick, while Courtstone runs 50mm, and swapping one for the other will leave your surface uneven. For OEM versus aftermarket: Unilock does not license third-party manufacturers, so any “Unilock-compatible” paver you find is an attempt to match color and texture, not a licensed product. Color matching aftermarket pavers to faded Unilock originals is a coin flip. We generally recommend OEM for any paver that’s in a visible, high-traffic area of the kitchen.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Unilock Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing
- Visible cracks running through pavers or surface material. This usually means the base beneath the Unilock has settled or washed out, which is common in Orlando’s sandy soils. The crack is the symptom; the base failure is the problem.
- Lipping or uneven paver edges around the kitchen island or bar. One paver sits higher than its neighbor, catching your toe or a chair leg. This is a base settlement issue, and it will get worse as Orlando’s rainy season cycles through saturation and dry spells.
- Grout or joint sand crumbling between Unilock pieces. In Florida humidity, the wrong joint material breaks down fast. If you’re seeing sand wash out after every heavy rain, the joints weren’t stabilized properly.
- Shifting or rocking pavers when you step on them. A rocking paver means the sub-base has hollowed out underneath. It’s not a surface fix; the paver has to come out, the base has to be repaired, and the paver reinstalled.
- Chipped edges or spalling on countertop-height Unilock surfaces. This is impact damage or water intrusion that’s frozen and thawed, though in Orlando, freeze-thaw is rare. More often it’s impact from pots, pans, or cleaning chemicals that have eaten at the surface seal.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
A full Unilock kitchen remodel in Orlando runs $14,000 to $45,000. That range covers everything from a small kitchen island rework with new Unilock facing and countertop at the lower end, to a complete gut and rebuild with new cabinetry, Unilock hardscape elements, and premium surfaces at the upper end. Smaller, part-specific work comes in below that: countertop installation alone runs $2,000 to $6,500, backsplash work runs $800 to $2,500, and kitchen island installation runs $3,000 to $10,000.
What drives the range: the size of the kitchen, whether the Unilock elements are structural or decorative, whether the base beneath any pavers needs rebuilding, and the materials chosen for the surrounding surfaces. When we quote, you get a written line-item price before any work starts. No verbal estimate that grows on the final bill. Our work is covered by a written guarantee stating exactly what’s covered and for how long: 365 days from the completion date. If something we installed fails within that year, we come back and make it right at no cost to you.
We also work with KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone for cabinetry and surfaces, so if your Unilock remodel needs complementary materials, you’re not juggling three contractors.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the honest split. If you’re dealing with a loose paver or crumbling joint sand, you can visually inspect what’s happening, but repairing a Unilock paver base in Orlando soil is not a weekend project. The base has to be excavated, compacted, and rebuilt to the correct depth, or the same failure happens again in six months. That’s the pattern we see repeatedly: a homeowner patches a paver, the rainy season hits, and the patch washes out because the base was never addressed.
Countertop and backsplash work is less dangerous, but still easy to get wrong. Cutting Unilock material without the right blade produces chips and ragged edges that look worse than the original damage. The safe move is to call us at (850) 920-7745, describe what you’re seeing, and get an honest assessment. Estimates are free, and you’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with before you commit to anything.
FAQs
In Orlando’s climate, a properly installed Unilock kitchen surface or island base will last 20 to 30 years before needing significant work. The key variable is the base: Orlando’s sandy soil and alternating wet-dry seasons will undermine a poorly compacted base within 2 to 5 years, causing the failures that look like material problems but are actually installation problems. Call (850) 920-7745 to have us assess whether your base is the issue.
A cracked Unilock paver cannot be repaired; it needs to be replaced with the same product code to match height and pattern. The base beneath it may also need repair, which is the part most homeowners miss. Call (850) 920-7745 and we’ll tell you honestly whether you’re looking at a surface swap or a base rebuild. The assessment is free.
A full Unilock kitchen remodel in Orlando typically takes 3 to 6 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Smaller projects, like replacing a few pavers and rebuilding a section of base, take 1 to 3 days. We give you a written timeline with your written price, and we stick to it.
We keep common Unilock product lines available through our Orlando suppliers and can typically source specific Unilock product codes within a few business days. We do not maintain a warehouse of every Unilock paver, but we know exactly where to get the right one, and we verify product codes before we ever put a paver in your kitchen. Call (850) 920-7745 with your product code if you have it, or we’ll help you identify it during the estimate.
If your Unilock kitchen has a failing part, don’t guess. Call Mason Remodeling Co Orlando at (850) 920-7745 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong, exactly what it costs to fix, and put it all in writing before any work starts. A live person answers, every time.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co Orlando at Mason Remodeling Co Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
