Sunken and rutted block paving in Herne Bay: the local picture
Around Herne Bay, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
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 Herne Bay?
In the South East, a sunken area repair usually costs £320–£1,300 including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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.
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
What we look at first in Herne Bay
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- 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
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
What you can expect from us
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Sunken paving in Herne Bay: 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 Herne Bay 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 Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham?
Yes. We cover Herne Bay and the places around it, including Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, and the rest of Kent.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Herne Bay?
Our guide is £320–£1,300 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Sunken paving near Herne Bay
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across Kent:
- Sunken paving in Whitstable
- Sunken paving in Canterbury
- Sunken paving in Faversham
- Sunken paving in Margate
- Sunken paving in Ramsgate
- Sunken paving in Broadstairs
