Planning a lift and re-lay job in Farnworth
In Farnworth, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Farnworth?
Expect lift and re-lay jobs in Farnworth to come in at around £35–£80 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, 30 m² re-laid usually comes to between £1,050 and £2,400.
| 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 North 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.
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- New screeded laying course
Before we price your lift and re-lay job
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
How it works
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Lift and re-lay in Farnworth: 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 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 Walkden, Bolton and Radcliffe?
Yes. We cover Farnworth and the places around it, including Walkden, Bolton and Radcliffe, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Farnworth?
Our guide is £35–£80 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Lift and re-lay near Farnworth
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Greater Manchester:
- Lift and re-lay in Walkden
- Lift and re-lay in Bolton
- Lift and re-lay in Radcliffe
- Lift and re-lay in Tyldesley
- Lift and re-lay in Swinton
- Lift and re-lay in Whitefield
