How much does a sunken area repair cost in Ayrshire?
Most sunken area repair quotes in Scotland fall within £300–£1,200 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £300–£1,200 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £200–£650 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£80 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £60–£110 per m² |
Guide figures for Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Ayrshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for sunken paving:
What is included?
Sunken block paving is an area that has dropped below the surrounding surface, often as wheel ruts where cars turn, a dip near a manhole or drain, or a hollow where water sits after rain. The blocks themselves are usually fine; the problem is underneath.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
How we find the cause
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Falls, so water does not collect again
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Sunken paving in Ayrshire: 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.
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.
Do you cover Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine?
Yes. We cover all of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Ayrshire?
Our guide is £300–£1,200 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
