Lift and re-lay block paving in Borehamwood: the local picture
Borehamwood is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Borehamwood?
Expect lift and re-lay jobs in Borehamwood to come in at around £35–£85 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, 30 m² re-laid usually comes to between £1,100 and £2,500.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£85 per m² |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £210–£680 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £320–£1,250 |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £65–£115 per m² |
Guide figures for the East of England, 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.
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
How we find the cause
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
What happens next
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.
How we work
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
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 Borehamwood: 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.
Do you cover Bushey, Potters Bar and Watford?
Yes. We cover Borehamwood and the places around it, including Bushey, Potters Bar and Watford, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Borehamwood?
Our guide is £35–£85 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Lift and re-lay near Borehamwood
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Hertfordshire:
- Lift and re-lay in Bushey
- Lift and re-lay in Potters Bar
- Lift and re-lay in Watford
- Lift and re-lay in North Watford
- Lift and re-lay in St Albans
- Lift and re-lay in Hatfield
