Patio re-levelling in the United Kingdom
Patios and paths with rocking, dipped slabs, lifted without lifting the paving.
About patio re-levelling
What this work involves
Patios and garden paths made of concrete slabs or poured concrete sink in patches where drainage washes soil away or the ground was never firmly compacted. The result is rocking slabs, trip edges and water running toward the back door.
The specialist checks each affected area, finds the voids and advises whether resin injection will lift the concrete back to its original fall. The existing surface stays, so there is no skip or new paving. Send the size of the patio or path and a photo of the worst dip and a price is set for the job.
The essential facts in brief
Sunken patios and garden paths in the UK: why concrete slabs drop, how they are lifted in place, and how to make an enquiry.
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- Residential, commercial and infrastructure jobs
- Pricing depends on the job, quoted per enquiry
- Serving enquiries from across the United Kingdom
How it compares
| Polyurethane resin injectionRecommended | Full dig-out and relay | Block paving reset | Self-levelling screed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of service | 2–4 hours | 5–10 days | 1–2 days | 48–72 hours |
| Traffic management | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Invasiveness | Low | High | Low | Medium |
| Addresses void | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Longevity | 25+ years | 20–30 years | 4–8 years | 5–10 years |
| Relative cost | Baseline | Much higher | Lower | Similar |
Does this describe your concrete?
- Slabs slope back toward the house wall instead of away from it.
- Paving rocks underfoot, and the bedding beneath it feels hollow.
- A dip in the path holds a puddle that turns to ice in winter.
- Pointing has cracked between slabs and one edge sits higher than the next.
- Someone has already tripped on a raised slab edge.
How the job gets done
Surface walk
The specialist walks the patio and path and marks slabs that are low, rocking or holding water.
Fall check
A level shows which way water runs and whether any slab slopes toward the house.
Slab raising
Resin is injected under each low slab until it meets its neighbours and the surface drains away from the building.
Drainage check
Water is run across the area if needed, and joints are cleaned so the finished surface sheds water.
Concrete levelling work across the United Kingdom
Written price before any work. Written cost details are provided after the specialist assesses the job.
Written findings from the specialist. The specialist records findings, cause of movement, and work carried out.
Specialists who know the ground. A local specialist knows the soil conditions and structures in your area.
No obligation to proceed. Read the findings and decide at your own pace; nobody will chase you to go ahead.
Small areas, wet ground
Slabs and paths settle first
Patios and paths are thin and lightly built, so a soft patch of ground or a leaking downpipe shows up quickly as a dip. The survey checks where the water goes.
Falls away from the house
A patio should fall away from the wall. If it now tilts towards the building, lifting it is as much about drainage as appearance.
Paving or poured concrete
A poured concrete patio can be lifted by injection. Loose paving slabs are often better relaid, and the findings say which suits your patio.
Patio re-levelling across the United Kingdom
Specialists cover patio re-levelling across towns including Birmingham · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Leeds · Liverpool · London · Manchester · Sheffield and many more areas throughout the United Kingdom, handling sunken slabs, cracked paths, and uneven concrete surfaces
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Can individual slabs be lifted rather than the whole patio?
Yes. Injection targets the specific slabs that have dropped. Sound slabs that are still at the correct level are left alone.
Will the surface look different after the holes are filled?
Drill holes are small and are filled with a mortar that matches the concrete. On plain grey concrete the repair is barely visible. On exposed aggregate or coloured concrete, a close match is used and the made-good areas are described in the findings.
What if the patio slopes toward the house?
A patio that has tilted back toward the wall needs lifting on the house side. The specialist checks the fall direction and sets the lift so water runs away from the building rather than toward it.
Is injection suitable for loose paving slabs as well as poured concrete?
Loose individual paving slabs are often better relaid on fresh mortar than injected. Poured concrete and large bonded sections are well suited to injection lifting. The specialist says which approach suits the surface after looking at it.