Sunken and rutted block paving in Redhill: the local picture
In Redhill, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
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 Redhill?
Most sunken area repair quotes in the South East fall within £320–£1,300 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 is included?
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.
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
Before we price your sunken area repair
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- Condition and thickness of your existing blocks
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
What happens next
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
How we work
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Sunken paving in Redhill: 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.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Redhill?
Our guide is £320–£1,300 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Do you cover Reigate, Horley and Caterham?
Yes. We cover Redhill and the places around it, including Reigate, Horley and Caterham, and the rest of Surrey.
Can you repair block paving in Redhill 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.
Sunken paving near Redhill
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across Surrey:
- Sunken paving in Reigate
- Sunken paving in Horley
- Sunken paving in Caterham
- Sunken paving in Banstead
- Sunken paving in Epsom
- Sunken paving in Leatherhead
