Planning a lift and re-lay job in Dunstable
Dunstable is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Dunstable?
In the East of England, a lift and re-lay job usually costs £35–£85 per m² including VAT. For 30 m² re-laid, that is roughly £1,100–£2,500. 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 |
|---|---|
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£85 per m² |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £210–£680 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £320–£1,250 |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £65–£115 per m² |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our lift and re-lay service
Lift and re-lay means taking up an existing block paved area, cleaning and stacking the blocks, correcting the bed and the sub-base, and laying the same blocks back down. When the blocks are still sound, it fixes widespread sinking, rocking and uneven joints for less than a new drive, because the blocks themselves are re-used.
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- New screeded laying course
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
What we look at first in Dunstable
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Trees, roots and past trenches
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
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.
Lift and re-lay in Dunstable: questions
Can you repair block paving in Dunstable 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.
Do you cover Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill?
Yes. We cover Dunstable and the places around it, including Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill, and the rest of Bedfordshire.
Why does block paving sink?
Most dips come from a thin or poorly compacted sub-base, too much sand under the blocks, failed edging, or water washing material out from a broken drain.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Dunstable?
Our guide is £35–£85 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Lift and re-lay near Dunstable
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Bedfordshire:
- Lift and re-lay in Luton
- Lift and re-lay in Leighton Buzzard
- Lift and re-lay in Ampthill
- Lift and re-lay in Kempston
- Lift and re-lay in Bedford
