Paving repair, lift & relay Pretoria

Sinking almost always means the base underneath has washed out, settled or was never compacted properly. Lifting is usually caused by tree roots or expanding clay soil. Simply patching the surface will not last, which is why the affected pavers are lifted and the base is rebuilt and compacted before relaying.

Yes. In most cases only the affected section is lifted, the base is repaired and the same pavers are relaid, so the repair blends in. Where pavers are cracked or crumbling, a few new ones are matched in. A full relay is only needed when the base has failed across the whole area.

The pavers are lifted and stacked, the old bedding sand is removed, the sub-base is topped up and compacted, fresh bedding sand is screeded to the correct level and fall, and the pavers are relaid, cut where needed, then compacted and jointed with sand.

Here's what you need to know. A small sunken patch can be done in a day. Larger driveway sections take two to three days depending on the size and how much base work is needed. Weather can add time because bedding sand should be dry when the pavers are compacted.

Repairs are usually priced per square metre plus any replacement pavers, with a minimum charge for very small patches. Lift and relay costs less than new paving because the existing pavers are reused, but it depends on how much base rebuilding is needed.