Lift and re-lay block paving in Greenwich: what to expect
Greenwich is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
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 Greenwich?
In London, a lift and re-lay job usually costs £40–£95 per m² including VAT. For 30 m² re-laid, that is roughly £1,250–£2,900. 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 | £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?
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.
- New screeded laying course
- 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
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
How we find the cause
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
From enquiry to finished paving
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
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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 Greenwich: questions
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Greenwich?
Our guide is £40–£95 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
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.
Can you repair block paving in Greenwich 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.
Lift and re-lay near Greenwich
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Greater London:
- Lift and re-lay in Canary Wharf
- Lift and re-lay in Catford
- Lift and re-lay in Peckham
- Lift and re-lay in Canning Town
- Lift and re-lay in Eltham
- Lift and re-lay in Stratford
