Planning a block paving repair in Christchurch
Christchurch is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
How much does a block paving repair cost in Christchurch?
In the South West, a block paving repair usually costs £200–£650 including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £200–£650 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £300–£1,200 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£80 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £60–£110 per m² |
Guide figures for the South West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a block paving repair involve?
Block paving repairs fix local damage: cracked or broken blocks, loose blocks that rock, oil or rust stains, and trenches left after a utility company or builder has dug through the drive. Because each block is separate, a damaged area can be lifted, the bed corrected and the blocks relaid or replaced, without breaking out the whole drive.
- Replacement blocks matched as closely as possible, or sound blocks re-used
- Diagnosis from photos or a visit
- Laying course corrected and re-screeded
- Re-jointing and compaction of the repaired area
- Damaged blocks cut out without breaking neighbours
Before we price your block paving repair
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
What happens next
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repairs in Christchurch: questions
Do you cover Bournemouth, Ferndown and Poole?
Yes. We cover Christchurch and the places around it, including Bournemouth, Ferndown and Poole, and the rest of Dorset.
Can you send someone just to look?
For larger or unclear problems we visit; for small repairs, clear photos with a tape measure in shot are often enough to price it.
Can you repair block paving in Christchurch without replacing it?
Usually, yes. We lift the affected blocks, fix the bed or base, and re-lay the same blocks so the repair matches.
How much does a block paving repair cost in Christchurch?
Our guide is £200–£650 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Repairs near Christchurch
Nearby towns we cover for repairs, and repairs across Dorset:
