Lifting & Relaying Block Paving
Block Paving Lifting and Relaying - Restores Your Driveway To An Even Level
If parts of your driveway have sunk or moved but the blocks themselves are still in decent condition, you may not need to replace the whole surface.
Lifting and relaying corrects what has gone wrong underneath, then puts your existing blocks back down properly.
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“Just completed our driveway which was finished to an incredibly high standard and their attention to detail is 2nd to none. The project was started exactly when they said and completed slightly ahead of schedule!”
Why Consider Relaying Rather Than Replacing
Your Existing Blocks May Still Have Life Left in Them
Replacing an entire driveway is not always necessary. If the sub-base has failed in one area but your blocks are otherwise sound, lifting and relaying can restore your driveway without the cost of a full new installation.
The value is in what happens underneath: correcting the base properly so the same problem does not simply return once the blocks go back down.
What We Consider
Deciding Whether Relaying Is Right for Your Driveway
Block Condition
Blocks that are cracked, badly worn or damaged beyond their surface may not be suitable to reuse, even if the base beneath them has failed.
What Caused the Problem
Lifting and relaying only makes sense once whatever caused the original movement or settlement has been identified and corrected.
How Much Is Affected
A small, localised area is usually more straightforward than a driveway where the problem has spread across most of the surface.
Matching the Rest of the Driveway
Where only part of a driveway is lifted, we plan the work so the relaid section sits level and consistent with the surrounding paving.
Why Homeowners Trust Us With This Decision
Knowing What Can Be Saved and What Cannot
That is where experience matters.
You benefit from decades of hands-on driveway experience when deciding whether your existing blocks are worth relaying, rather than being told to replace everything by default.
That judgement, backed by Which? Trusted Traders recognition and comprehensive insurance, is part of how we keep your project cost-effective without cutting corners on the base beneath it.
The Build
What Lifting and Relaying Involves
- Carefully lifting the affected blocks and setting them aside
- Excavating and correcting the sub-base and formation level underneath
- Re-establishing correct falls for drainage across the repaired area
- Cleaning and inspecting blocks before reuse, replacing any that are unsuitable
- Re-laying to the correct pattern and level, then re-jointing and compacting
Where your groundworks and sub-base need more extensive correction than a localised repair, we will explain that clearly before work begins.
A Simple Process
How Simple It Is to Work With Block Paving Driveways Epsom
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Tell Us About Your Driveway and Your Plans
Tell us what you have now, what you would like to change and any ideas you already have.
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We Discuss Your Project
We get back to you within 24 hours, talk through what you are looking for and usually arrange a site visit.
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We Help You Work Through the Options
We discuss suitable blocks, colours, patterns, edging, layout and practical considerations before providing your free, no-obligation quote.
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We Agree the Details and Install Your Driveway
Once you are happy to proceed, we agree the specification and installation schedule before carrying out the work.
Could Your Existing Blocks Be Lifted and Relaid?
Tell us about your driveway and your plans. We will reply within 24 hours to discuss the options.
Request a Free Block Paving Quote
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Questions About Lifting & Relaying
Lifting and Relaying FAQs
Is lifting and relaying cheaper than a full replacement?
It often is, mainly because the existing blocks can be reused rather than replaced, which reduces material cost.
The overall cost still depends on the extent of the base correction needed, which is why a site visit gives a more accurate picture than a general estimate.
Can all block paving be lifted and reused?
Not always. Blocks that are cracked, chipped badly or have worn unevenly may not lift or relay well, and very old paving can sometimes be a discontinued size or finish.
We check the condition of your existing blocks before recommending relaying over replacement.
Will you need to disturb areas that are not causing a problem?
Not usually. We aim to work on the affected area and tie it in neatly with the surrounding paving, rather than lifting more of your driveway than necessary.
How long does lifting and relaying usually take?
This depends on how much of the driveway is affected and what needs correcting underneath.
A localised repair is typically quicker than work covering a large area, and we will give you a realistic timescale as part of your quote.