Lift and Relay of Paving Newbridge
Lift and relay is the proper fix for paving that has sunk, tilted or become uneven. Our service in Newbridge covers patios and walkways, putting slabs and blocks back level and secure.
Paving problems usually start small. One slab sinks, water collects in the depression and the bedding washes out from around it. After a few winters, the area is uneven and a tripping hazard.
Lifting and relaying deals with the cause, not just the symptom. We lift the affected area, correct the bedding underneath and lay the paving again, so it sits level and drains properly.
How we lift and relay paving
- Marking out the affected area, and carefully lifting the slabs or blocks
- Removing the old bedding, and checking what has caused the settlement
- Re-forming the base and bedding so it is firm and level
- Relaying the paving to a consistent fall, so water drains away
- Replacing any slabs that are cracked or too damaged to reuse, matched to your existing surface
- Re-pointing or re-sanding the joints, and cleaning up
Patios and walkways
The method suits patios, garden paths and walkways. We take particular care with edges and with any areas where water pools, because those are where problems tend to return.
Is it always a full relay?
No. Sometimes a few slabs need resetting and nothing more. We assess the area and quote for what it needs. If a repair is enough, that is what we will recommend.
Signs paving needs relaying
Look for rocking slabs, dips that hold water, gaps opening between slabs, or edges that have dropped. These suggest the bedding underneath has failed.
We explain what has gone wrong, and agree the area to be relaid with you before we start.
Patience pays off with a relay. Getting the base and levels right takes longer than simply resetting a slab, but it is what stops the same dip returning after the next wet winter.
Smaller faults are covered by patio repairs and driveway repairs. After a relay, a patio clean and sealing will keep the surface looking fresh.
Would you like a free estimate for lift and relay of paving in Newbridge? Call our team on 085 786 9725 and we will arrange a visit.
