Sunken and rutted block paving in Bartley Green: what to expect
Bartley Green is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.
How much does a sunken area repair cost in Bartley Green?
Most sunken area repair quotes in the West Midlands fall within £300–£1,200 including VAT, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £300–£1,200 |
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £200–£650 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£80 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £60–£110 per m² |
Guide figures for the West Midlands, 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.
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
- New laying course screeded to the correct level and falls
- Investigation of the cause (drain, sub-base, laying course, edging)
- Sub-base dug out and rebuilt where it has failed
- Same blocks relaid, re-jointed and compacted
Before we price your sunken area repair
- What caused the dip or movement: base, laying course, edging or drains
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- 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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Sunken paving in Bartley Green: questions
Do you cover Halesowen, Smethwick and Birmingham?
Yes. We cover Bartley Green and the places around it, including Halesowen, Smethwick and Birmingham, and the rest of the West Midlands.
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 Bartley Green?
Our guide is £300–£1,200 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
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.
Sunken paving near Bartley Green
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across West Midlands:
- Sunken paving in Halesowen
- Sunken paving in Smethwick
- Sunken paving in Birmingham
- Sunken paving in Dudley
- Sunken paving in West Bromwich
- Sunken paving in Brierley Hill
