Lift and re-lay block paving in Salford: what to expect
Salford 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.
Terraced streets across the North West often have very short frontages, so we check parking depth before quoting a conversion.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Salford?
Most lift and re-lay job quotes in the North West fall within £35–£80 per m² including VAT. 30 m² re-laid would usually be about £1,050–£2,400, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 is included?
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.
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- Jointing sand and compaction
How we find the cause
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
What you can expect from us
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Lift and re-lay in Salford: questions
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Salford?
Our guide is £35–£80 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Do you cover Eccles, Old Trafford and Manchester?
Yes. We cover Salford and the places around it, including Eccles, Old Trafford and Manchester, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
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 Salford 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 Salford
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Greater Manchester:
- Lift and re-lay in Eccles
- Lift and re-lay in Old Trafford
- Lift and re-lay in Manchester
- Lift and re-lay in Swinton
- Lift and re-lay in Stretford
- Lift and re-lay in Prestwich
