Sunken and rutted block paving in Putney: the local picture
Putney 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.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Putney?
Guide price in Putney: £360–£1,450 including VAT. These are London guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| 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 you get with our sunken paving service
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)
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
- 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
How we find the cause
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Sunken paving in Putney: 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.
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.
Do you cover Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick?
Yes. We cover Putney and the places around it, including Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick, and the rest of Greater London.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Putney?
Our guide is £360–£1,450 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Sunken paving near Putney
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across Greater London:
- Sunken paving in Fulham
- Sunken paving in Wimbledon
- Sunken paving in Chiswick
- Sunken paving in Battersea
- Sunken paving in Shepherds Bush
- Sunken paving in Acton
