Planning a lift and re-lay job in Erskine
In and around Erskine, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Erskine?
Expect lift and re-lay jobs in Erskine 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 Scotland, 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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- New screeded laying course
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
What we look at first in Erskine
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Trees, roots and past trenches
From enquiry to finished paving
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Lift and re-lay in Erskine: questions
Can you repair block paving in Erskine 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.
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 Renfrew, Paisley and Johnstone?
Yes. We cover Erskine and the places around it, including Renfrew, Paisley and Johnstone, and the rest of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Erskine?
Our guide is £35–£80 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Lift and re-lay near Erskine
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde:
- Lift and re-lay in Renfrew
- Lift and re-lay in Paisley
- Lift and re-lay in Johnstone
- Lift and re-lay in Barrhead
- Lift and re-lay in Giffnock
- Lift and re-lay in Port Glasgow
