Sunken and rutted block paving in Yeadon: what to expect
Homes in Yeadon include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
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 Yeadon?
Guide price in Yeadon: £270–£1,100 including VAT. These are Yorkshire and the Humber guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| 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
- 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)
- Blocks lifted, cleaned and stacked for re-use
How we find the cause
- Whether the edging has moved or was never set in concrete
- Trees, roots and past trenches
- Falls, so water does not collect again
- Replacement blocks or hidden blocks to swap in
- How much of the area needs lifting to blend the repair
How it works
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
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Sunken paving in Yeadon: questions
Can you repair block paving in Yeadon 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.
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 Yeadon?
Our guide is £270–£1,100 including VAT. Small repairs are often priced from photos.
Sunken paving near Yeadon
Nearby towns we cover for sunken paving, and sunken paving across West Yorkshire:
- Sunken paving in Guiseley
- Sunken paving in Shipley
- Sunken paving in Pudsey
- Sunken paving in Bradford
- Sunken paving in Leeds
- Sunken paving in Keighley
