Sunken and rutted block paving in Hove: what to expect
Hove 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.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Hove?
Most sunken area repair quotes in the South East fall within £320–£1,300 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £320–£1,300 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £215–£700 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £40–£85 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £65–£120 per m² |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a sunken area repair involve?
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.
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
Before we price your sunken area repair
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- 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
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
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.
What you can expect from us
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Sunken paving in Hove: questions
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Hove?
Our guide is £320–£1,300 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Do you cover Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean?
Yes. We cover Hove and the places around it, including Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean, and the rest of East Sussex.
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 Hove 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.
Sunken paving near Hove
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across East Sussex:
- Sunken paving in Brighton
- Sunken paving in Portslade
- Sunken paving in Rottingdean
- Sunken paving in Seaford
- Sunken paving in Hailsham
- Sunken paving in Eastbourne
