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We’re an independent Unilock service provider handling paver driveways, patios, and replacements across Fontana. If your Unilock surface is shifting, losing joint sand, or showing edge creep, we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate. What sets our Fontana work apart is that we plan around the city’s clay soils, wind scouring, and brutal summer heat from day one, not after the pavers start failing.
Penhallow Remodeling has installed and repaired Unilock paving systems across the Inland Empire for years. We treat every job with the same discipline: proper base compaction, correct polymeric joint sand, and edge restraint done right the first time. We’re an independent contractor, not authorized, endorsed, or warranted by Unilock, and we tell Fontana homeowners that upfront. You can find more on our broader Unilock sales & service page.
Why Fontana Residents Choose Us for Unilock Service
Unilock work in Fontana isn’t the same as Riverside Unilock service or work in West LA. The soils move, the winds scour, and the sun punishes lighter-colored pavers. We know that because we’ve pulled apart failed paver fields all over this city, from the old Kaiser Steel tracts to the 1990s subdivisions east of Sierra Avenue. Trevor Nash, our owner, studied building construction technology at LA Trade-Tech and spent close to two decades on residential projects across Southern California before starting Penhallow Remodeling. When we tell you your base needs six inches of compacted aggregate instead of three, it’s because we’ve seen what happens when it doesn’t.
We use genuine Unilock pavers and OEM-compatible edge restraints and joint sand on every repair or extension. Aftermarket lookalikes vary in dimension by millimeters, and that’s enough to create lippage at the transition point. The new work matches the existing field in color, thickness, and texture. You get a written price before any work starts, a defined arrival window, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. A live person answers the phone 24/7. No voicemail maze, no callback window.
Common Unilock Construction Problems We Solve in Fontana
- Edge restraint failure on driveways. Without a properly bedded concrete curb or soldier-course restraint, paver courses creep and unravel under turning vehicle loads. We see this most often where slab-on-grade driveways meet the apron in Fontana’s older neighborhoods. One hard turn with a loaded pickup and the whole edge starts walking.
- Polymeric sand loss after Santa Ana winds. Fontana sits in a regional wind corridor where Santa Ana events exceed 60 mph. That wind scours joint sand out of the paver field, leaving open joints that channel water into the base. We re-sand with a high-quality polymeric product and explain what to watch for after each wind season.
- Settlement and lippage over expansive clay soils. Fontana’s older core neighborhoods sit on shrink-swell clay that shifts seasonally. A compacted aggregate base that was fine at install can move enough to create trip-height lips between pavers. We address the base, not just the surface, when this happens.
- Sun fading and surface staining. Summers routinely hit 105 to 110°F in Fontana. Combined with irrigation overspray and desert dust, lighter-colored Unilock pavers installed without a penetrating sealer lose their color fast. We recommend and apply the right sealer for this climate.
- Efflorescence on newer paver fields. White mineral deposits bloom on the surface when moisture moves through the pavers. Fontana’s clay soils hold water, and our hard water makes it worse. We treat it properly rather than masking it.
Unilock Service in Fontana: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Fontana’s permit process near the historic mill district around the former Kaiser Steel site routinely triggers Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment requirements. Residual heavy-metal and slag contamination in surrounding soils means any Unilock paver driveway or patio excavation in that area, around parts of Steelworkers Park and the old plant footprint, has to plan for soil handling and disposal. Neighboring Rancho Cucamonga or Ontario jobs never see this layer. For a homeowner, that means your paver project timeline may stretch by weeks while testing and disposal protocols run their course. We factor that into the schedule and the written quote from the start, so you’re not surprised by a delay or a disposal line item halfway through. If your home sits near the mill district, tell us when you call. We’ll pull the permit history early.
Unilock Models & Products We Service in Fontana
We work with the full range of Unilock residential paver lines, including Brussels Block, the tumbled paver with the classic cobblestone look; Beacon Hill, with its flagstone-textured surface; Umbriano, the smooth granite-look paver that reads more contemporary; and Richcliff, the tumbled random-pattern paver that mimics natural stone. For repairs, we source genuine Unilock pavers and OEM-compatible edge restraints and joint sand so the repair matches the field. We don’t stock every line locally, but we know exactly which Fontana suppliers carry what, and we’ll have the materials on site when the crew arrives. When a paver field has failed only in one zone, we lift, re-base, and relay that section rather than tear out the entire driveway. Full replacement only makes sense when base failure is widespread or the original base was never deep enough. Give me the whole picture first, then we pick up the tools.
Unilock Service Pricing in Fontana
What you pay depends on the size of the field, the condition of the existing base, access to the work area, and whether we’re repairing or replacing. Here are the ranges we quote for Fontana projects:
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Driveway Sealing | $250 – $700 |
A free estimate includes a written line-item quote, a base inspection, and an honest read on whether repair or replacement makes sense. Call (936) 259-2607 to schedule yours.
Serving Fontana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Yes, but the base design has to account for the clay. We excavate deeper than a standard install, lay geotextile fabric, and compact six inches of Class II aggregate before setting the pavers. On a 1950s Kaiser Steel-era tract home near Steelworkers Park, we found the original base was only about two inches of uncompacted fill over expansive clay. The driveway had heaved and lipped up to three-quarters of an inch. We rebuilt it properly and it’s holding. Call (936) 259-2607 if your driveway is showing similar movement.
It can. If your property sits near the historic mill district, Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessments may be triggered when we pull permits for excavation. That adds weeks for soil testing and disposal planning. We flag this early and build it into your schedule. Call (936) 259-2607 and tell us your address so we can check before you plan around a date.
We use a high-quality polymeric sand and activate it properly, then recommend a penetrating sealer on the finished field. The sealer helps bind the surface and reduces sand loss during 60 mph wind events. If sand does scour out after a heavy wind season, we’ll come back and re-sand the affected area. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. Call (936) 259-2607 for a quote.
Yes. When only one zone has failed, we lift the pavers, re-base that section, add proper edge restraint, and relay with genuine Unilock pavers to match the existing field. Full replacement only makes sense when the base failure is widespread. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll tell you which situation you have after we look at the site.
Because summer temperatures hit 105 to 110°F by early afternoon. Concrete pours and wet-curing have to happen in the cooler morning window or the hydration fails and the edge restraint cracks. We stage our crews early, use retarding admixtures when needed, and wet-cure per manufacturer schedule. Call (936) 259-2607 to get on the schedule.
Service Areas Near Fontana
We serve Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. If you’re in Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, Bloomington, or Jurupa Valley, we can help with Unilock installation and repair there too. For projects further out, see our Unilock service in Moreno Valley page or our Unilock service in Oxnard page. And if you’re just checking whether we cover your neighborhood, our Fontana service area page has the full map.
Book Your Unilock Service in Fontana Today
Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate on Unilock paver installation, repair, or replacement in Fontana. A real person answers, day or night. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, then stand behind it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling, serving Fontana, Unilock in San Bernardino, and the Inland Empire.