Lift and re-lay block paving in Beckenham: the local picture
Beckenham has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Beckenham?
Expect lift and re-lay jobs in Beckenham to come in at around £40–£95 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, 30 m² re-laid usually comes to between £1,250 and £2,900.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £40–£95 per m² |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £240–£780 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £360–£1,450 |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £70–£130 per m² |
Guide figures for London, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our lift and re-lay service
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
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Jointing sand and compaction
- New screeded laying course
What we look at first in Beckenham
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
What happens next
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.
How we work
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Lift and re-lay in Beckenham: 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.
Do you cover Catford, Croydon and South Croydon?
Yes. We cover Beckenham and the places around it, including Catford, Croydon and South Croydon, and the rest of Greater London.
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 Beckenham?
Our guide is £40–£95 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Lift and re-lay near Beckenham
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Greater London:
- Lift and re-lay in Catford
- Lift and re-lay in Croydon
- Lift and re-lay in South Croydon
- Lift and re-lay in Eltham
- Lift and re-lay in Streatham
- Lift and re-lay in Greenwich
