Bring Comfort, Beauty & Timeless Design to Your Outdoor Living with Unilock® pavers

Your home deserves an outdoor space that feels inviting, elegant, and beautifully crafted.
A Unilock® paver patio delivers lasting style, exceptional durability, and an elevated backyard experience -custom-designed to reflect how you truly want to live outdoors.

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A Smart, Stylish Upgrade for Your Home

Unilock® paver patios instantly elevate curb appeal and transform your yard into a relaxing outdoor retreat. These premium hardscape materials are engineered to last - while offering unmatched beauty, color richness, and design flexibility.

The Benefits You’ll Love

  • Classic, Inviting Aesthetic that enhances any architectural style

  • Vibrant colors & unique textures to match your design vision

  • Custom patterns & layouts for a one-of-a-kind outdoor living space

  • Low-maintenance durability ideal for busy families

  • Long-lasting materials designed to withstand Chicago’s climate

A Bret-Mar–installed patio becomes a focal point you’ll enjoy for years.

Design Possibilities as Limitless as Your Imagination

Whether you want an elegant, timeless stone look or a modern, contemporary layout, Unilock’s® selection gives you endless design options.

Luxury Features:

  • Intricate patterns

  • Smooth or textured surfaces

  • Rich, long-lasting color blends

  • Shapes and sizes for total creative control

Designed for Enduring Beauty & Everyday Living

Durable Hardscapes

Built to endure for decades with minimal upkeep - beautiful, strong, and crafted for long-term enjoyment.

Endless Possibilities

From sophisticated lounges to family-friendly entertainment spaces, every patio is customized to your lifestyle.

Effortless Maintenance

A tight interlocking system helps prevent weeds and pests, reducing the time you spend on upkeep.

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What Makes It a Smart Investment

A Unilock® patio adds value, beauty, and usable square footage to your home without costly structural renovations.

  • Weather-resistant materials built for Chicago’s freeze-thaw cycles

  • Flexible design options adapted to any backyard layout

  • Superior longevity compared to poured concrete

  • A luxurious outdoor retreat your family will use for years

When installed by experienced hardscaping professionals, your patio becomes a seamless extension of your home.

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Meet the Team

  • Adam

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Adam was raised in the landscape industry and developed an early fascination with heavy equipment and hands-on construction. From a young age, he was drawn to understanding how things work—spending hours building and rebuilding projects with Legos, which naturally evolved into a passion for operating equipment and constructing outdoor spaces. He joined the family business after studying Agriculture and Soil Science at South Dakota State University, where he was also a member of the FarmHouse Fraternity. Adam oversees the operations side of the business, managing project construction and field execution. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time with his dog, Charlie, and ice fishing.

  • Ashley

    PRESIDENT

    Ashley grew up in the landscape industry and studied Landscape Architecture and Business at South Dakota State University, where she was also a NCAA Division I equestrian athlete. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Landscape Illinois and is a past president of the organization. Ashley is passionate about landscape design and the ability to thoughtfully design outdoor spaces to enrich people’s lives—creating environments that encourage gathering and reflect pride of ownership. Outside of work, Ashley and her husband, Tim, enjoy spending time outdoors with their three dogs, hiking and fishing. She also competes in jumper competitions with her horse, Stella.

  • Kurt

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    An avid outdoorsman, Kurt developed an early passion for land management. He studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he met his wife, Sharon. Kurt leads the development and care of the nursery grounds at Bret-Mar, taking great pride in growing and nurturing plants that go on to thrive in clients’ landscapes. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family on fishing trips.

  • Sharon

    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

    From an early age, Sharon knew she wanted to pursue a career in the landscape industry. Her first job, while in high school, was at a garden center, where she developed a strong passion for plants and horticulture. She studied Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also met her husband, Kurt. The landscape industry remains a lifelong passion for Sharon, and she enjoys spending time in her garden harvesting vegetables and cut flowers alongside her dog, Elly.

  • The final result turned out even better than we ever imagined. Every detail was tailored to our exact taste, and we couldn’t be happier. We absolutely love everything they did and are so, so happy with the outcome. We would recommend Bret-Mar without hesitation and are already looking forward to working with them again in the future.

    — Michelle M.

  • Ashley, Bailey and Adam were a pleasure to work with on our stone wall project. Very responsive and helpful during the design and implementation. Will definitely use Bret-Mar again!

    — Marie

  • We have worked with Bret-Mar landscape for several of the projects in our yard and their work is top-notch. The entire team and crew at Bret-Mar goes above and beyond in their attention to detail, professionalism, communication & care throughout the project. Our yard has become a feature of our property and we are so grateful that Bret-Mar brought our vision to life.

    — jrse08

  • We are absolutely thrilled with the beauty and natural look of the landscaping. Sharon was very knowledgeable, professional and responsive. The staff and workers were friendly, courteous, and experienced. We highly recommend Bret-Mar for all your landscaping needs.

    — Roseanne G.

  • Bret-Mar always does such beautiful work, and not only do you get to enjoy the improved living space, it also ends up paying off as a great investment! We've had them do several improvements to our yard over the years. Now we are downsizing and moving to a condo, and so we listed our home for sale. We ended up getting much more money for our house than we expected, and the first couple who came to see it bought it!

    - Timothy M.

  • We recently had our front yard designed and installed by Bre-Mar. We had worked directly with Sharon.  She followed up on the project from start to finish.  Our vision, due to her knowledge, expertise, and professionalism provided us with a front yard that we are so proud of.  It truly exceeded our expectations.

    - Karen

  • I have used the services of Bret-Mar Landscape for the past eighteen years - from landscape design in both my front and back yards, brick paver installation, the design and installation of a pond and waterfall, and selection of mature trees for planting.

    Everyone at Bret Mar is thoughtful and really listen to a client's wants and wishes when planning.  Their suggestions are creative and very natural looking. I look forward to my next project.  It's always enjoyable working with them.  They treat me like I am their only client.

    - Dawn B.

Transform Your Outdoor Space with a Unilock Paver Patio

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