Sunken and rutted block paving in Selby: the local picture
In and around Selby, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Sloping drives are common in parts of Yorkshire, which affects falls, steps and drainage at the bottom of the drive.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Selby?
In Yorkshire and the Humber, a sunken area repair usually costs £270–£1,100 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 | £270–£1,100 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £180–£590 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £30–£70 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £55–£100 per m² |
Guide figures for Yorkshire and the Humber, 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
- 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
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
What we look at first in Selby
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Sunken paving in Selby: 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.
Do you cover York, Harrogate and Goole?
Yes. We cover Selby and the places around it, including York, Harrogate and Goole, and the rest of North Yorkshire.
Can you repair block paving in Selby 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 Selby?
Our guide is £270–£1,100 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Sunken paving near Selby
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across North Yorkshire:
