Lift and Relay Ottawa Ottawa
Lift and relay in Ottawa is the most effective way to fix sunken interlock by rebuilding the base and resetting existing pavers. When your interlock has serious settlement, base failure, or drainage issues, lift and relay addresses the root cause rather than just masking symptoms.
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Signs You Need Lift and Relay Ottawa
What Lift and Relay Means
Lift and relay is a comprehensive repair process: **Lift:** Carefully removing existing pavers from the affected area, keeping them organized for reinstallation. **Relay:** Resetting those same pavers after repairing or replacing the base underneath.
Why it works
- Addresses underlying base problems
- Reuses your existing pavers (saving material costs)
- Restores original design and pattern
- Provides a permanent solution
- Costs less than full replacement
Base Repair and Drainage Corrections
A proper lift and relay addresses more than just settlement:
Base Improvements
- Correct base depth for load requirements
- Proper material specification (Granular A)
- Adequate compaction (95%+ Proctor density)
- Appropriate grade for drainage
Drainage Solutions
- Slope correction (minimum 2% away from structures)
- Swale creation for water direction
- French drain installation where needed
- Downspout extension or redirection
- Permeable base options for problem areas
Areas Commonly Requiring Lift and Relay
Certain locations fail more often:
High-Risk Areas
- **Driveway entrances** – Concentrated vehicle turning stress
- **Near downspouts** – Water erosion from roof drainage
- **Against foundations** – Soil settlement near structures
- **Under trees** – Root growth and organic soil
- **Pool surrounds** – Splash water and chemical exposure
- **At grade changes** – Water collection points
Common Property Types
- Homes over 10 years old
- Properties with mature trees
- Installations on clay soil
- Areas with poor original drainage
- Surfaces with heavy vehicle traffic
Our Lift and Relay Ottawa Process
We follow a proven process:
Area Marking
We identify all affected areas, often extending beyond visible damage to ensure we catch the full extent of base failure.
Paver Removal
Pavers are carefully extracted using specialized tools that prevent edge chipping. We organize them by location for accurate reinstallation.
Base Excavation
Failed base material is removed down to stable subgrade. We typically excavate 6-8 inches below paver level.
Subgrade Preparation
The exposed soil is graded for drainage, compacted, and stabilized. Geotextile fabric may be installed to prevent soil migration.
New Base Installation
Granular A base material is installed in lifts, each layer compacted to 95%+ density. Total base depth typically 4-6 inches.
Bedding Layer
Coarse concrete sand is applied and screeded to exact grade, providing the setting bed for pavers.
Paver Reinstallation
Original pavers are reset in their pattern, cut pieces returned to their positions, and edge restraints secured.
Compaction and Jointing
The surface is plate compacted and polymeric sand is installed in all joints.
Lift and Relay Ottawa Cost in Ottawa
Project Examples:
- Small area (50-100 sq ft): $1,200 - $2,200. Medium area (100-250 sq ft): $2,000 - $5,000. Large area (250+ sq ft): $15 - $22/sq ft.
Service Areas
We provide lift and relay ottawa throughout Ottawa:
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