How much does a sunken area repair cost in Powys?
Most sunken area repair quotes in Wales fall within £280–£1,100 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £280–£1,100 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £185–£600 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£75 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £55–£100 per m² |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Powys
Choose a town for local prices and details for sunken paving:
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.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
How we find the cause
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Whether a drain or gully is leaking under the paving
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
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.
Sunken paving in Powys: questions
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Powys?
Our guide is £280–£1,100 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.
Can you repair block paving in Powys 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.
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.
