Lift and re-lay block paving in Ely: what to expect
Ely is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Ely?
Expect lift and re-lay jobs in Ely to come in at around £35–£85 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, 30 m² re-laid usually comes to between £1,100 and £2,500.
| 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 does a lift and re-lay job involve?
It is also the way to change a layout, add drainage or a recessed cover, or raise or lower a drive, without buying new blocks. A small allowance of new blocks is usually needed for breakages and new cuts.
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Jointing sand and compaction
Before we price your lift and re-lay job
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
How it works
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.
What you can expect from us
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Lift and re-lay in Ely: questions
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Ely?
Our guide is £35–£85 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
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.
Do you cover Newmarket, March and Cambridge?
Yes. We cover Ely and the places around it, including Newmarket, March and Cambridge, and the rest of Cambridgeshire.
Can you repair block paving in Ely 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.
Lift and re-lay near Ely
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Cambridgeshire:
- Lift and re-lay in Newmarket
- Lift and re-lay in March
- Lift and re-lay in Cambridge
- Lift and re-lay in Wisbech
- Lift and re-lay in Huntingdon
- Lift and re-lay in Peterborough
Other block paving services in Ely
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