Lift and re-lay block paving in Haddington: what to expect
Around Haddington, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Haddington?
In Scotland, a lift and re-lay job usually costs £35–£80 per m² including VAT. For 30 m² re-laid, that is roughly £1,050–£2,400. 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–£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 Scotland, 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.
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
What we look at first in Haddington
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Trees, roots and past trenches
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.
How we work
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Lift and re-lay in Haddington: questions
Can you repair block paving in Haddington 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 Tranent, Prestonpans and Musselburgh?
Yes. We cover Haddington and the places around it, including Tranent, Prestonpans and Musselburgh, and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.
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.
Lift and re-lay near Haddington
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Lift and re-lay in Tranent
- Lift and re-lay in Prestonpans
- Lift and re-lay in Musselburgh
- Lift and re-lay in Dunbar
- Lift and re-lay in Dalkeith
- Lift and re-lay in Bonnyrigg
