Lift and re-lay block paving in Taunton: what to expect
Homes in Taunton include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Taunton?
Guide price in Taunton: £35–£80 per m² including VAT, which puts 30 m² re-laid at about £1,050–£2,400. These are South West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 South West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our lift and re-lay service
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.
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Jointing sand and compaction
- New screeded laying course
- Survey of the blocks: thickness, damage and whether they are worth re-using
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
What we look at first in Taunton
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
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.
What you can expect from us
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Lift and re-lay in Taunton: questions
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Taunton?
Our guide is £35–£80 per m² including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Can you repair block paving in Taunton 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.
Do you cover Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Yeovil?
Yes. We cover Taunton and the places around it, including Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Yeovil, and the rest of Somerset.
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.
Lift and re-lay near Taunton
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across Somerset:
- Lift and re-lay in Bridgwater
- Lift and re-lay in Burnham-on-Sea
- Lift and re-lay in Yeovil
- Lift and re-lay in Weston-super-Mare
