Lift and re-lay block paving in Eltham: what to expect
Homes in Eltham include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Eltham?
Most lift and re-lay job quotes in London fall within £40–£95 per m² including VAT. 30 m² re-laid would usually be about £1,250–£2,900, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 does a lift and re-lay job involve?
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
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- New screeded laying course
- Jointing sand and compaction
What we look at first in Eltham
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- 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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Lift and re-lay in Eltham: questions
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 repair block paving in Eltham 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 Eltham?
Our guide is £40–£95 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Do you cover Welling, Catford and Greenwich?
Yes. We cover Eltham and the places around it, including Welling, Catford and Greenwich, and the rest of Greater London.
Lift and re-lay near Eltham
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Greater London:
- Lift and re-lay in Welling
- Lift and re-lay in Catford
- Lift and re-lay in Greenwich
- Lift and re-lay in Bexley
- Lift and re-lay in Beckenham
- Lift and re-lay in Canning Town
