Lift and re-lay block paving in Newtownabbey: what to expect
In Newtownabbey, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Newtownabbey?
Most lift and re-lay job quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £35–£75 per m² including VAT. 30 m² re-laid would usually be about £1,000–£2,300, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£75 per m² |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £190–£620 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £285–£1,150 |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £55–£105 per m² |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, 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.
- New screeded laying course
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
What we look at first in Newtownabbey
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
From enquiry to finished paving
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
How we work
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Lift and re-lay in Newtownabbey: questions
Can you repair block paving in Newtownabbey 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.
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.
Do you cover Belfast, Carrickfergus and Castlereagh?
Yes. We cover Newtownabbey and the places around it, including Belfast, Carrickfergus and Castlereagh, and the rest of County Antrim.
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.
Lift and re-lay near Newtownabbey
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across County Antrim:
- Lift and re-lay in Belfast
- Lift and re-lay in Carrickfergus
- Lift and re-lay in Castlereagh
- Lift and re-lay in Ballyclare
- Lift and re-lay in Lisburn
- Lift and re-lay in Antrim
