Planning a lift and re-lay job in Birmingham
Birmingham 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.
Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.
How much does a lift and re-lay job cost in Birmingham?
Most lift and re-lay job quotes in the West Midlands 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 West Midlands, 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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks relaid, new cuts made, edges re-set
- Sub-base repaired or rebuilt where needed
- New screeded laying course
- Lifting, cleaning and stacking
Before we price your lift and re-lay job
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Falls, so water does not collect again
What happens next
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.
How we work
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Lift and re-lay in Birmingham: questions
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.
Can you repair block paving in Birmingham 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 Aston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath?
Yes. We cover Birmingham and the places around it, including Aston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath, and the rest of the West Midlands.
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.
Lift and re-lay near Birmingham
Nearby towns we cover for lift and re-lay, and lift and re-lay across West Midlands:
- Lift and re-lay in Aston
- Lift and re-lay in Smethwick
- Lift and re-lay in Washwood Heath
- Lift and re-lay in Acocks Green
- Lift and re-lay in West Bromwich
- Lift and re-lay in Bartley Green
