Planning a sunken area repair in Fulham
Fulham has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Fulham?
Most sunken area repair quotes in London fall within £360–£1,450 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £360–£1,450 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £240–£780 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £40–£95 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £70–£130 per m² |
Guide figures for London, 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.
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
What we look at first in Fulham
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- 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
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
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.
How we work
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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 Fulham: questions
Do you cover Putney, Battersea and Shepherds Bush?
Yes. We cover Fulham and the places around it, including Putney, Battersea and Shepherds Bush, and the rest of Greater London.
Can you repair block paving in Fulham 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.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Fulham?
Our guide is £360–£1,450 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
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.
Sunken paving near Fulham
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across Greater London:
- Sunken paving in Putney
- Sunken paving in Battersea
- Sunken paving in Shepherds Bush
- Sunken paving in Chiswick
- Sunken paving in Acton
- Sunken paving in Willesden
