Lift and re-lay block paving in Dorchester: what to expect
In and around Dorchester, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Dorchester?
Guide price in Dorchester: £35–£80 per m² including VAT, which puts 30 m² re-laid at about £1,050–£2,400. These are South West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£80 per m² |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £200–£650 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £300–£1,200 |
| 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 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
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- Jointing sand and compaction
- New screeded laying course
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
Before we price your lift and re-lay job
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- 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
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.
What you can expect from us
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Lift and re-lay in Dorchester: questions
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 Dorchester 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 lift and re-lay job cost in Dorchester?
Our guide is £35–£80 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Do you cover Weymouth, Poole and Ferndown?
Yes. We cover Dorchester and the places around it, including Weymouth, Poole and Ferndown, and the rest of Dorset.
Lift and re-lay near Dorchester
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Dorset:
- Lift and re-lay in Weymouth
- Lift and re-lay in Poole
- Lift and re-lay in Ferndown
- Lift and re-lay in Bournemouth
