How to remove block paving

[r4vvm]

I need to remove these blocks to re-level and put back again.

however the gaps between the block are really tight and the block won't budge at all.

Any ideas how to get these out?

[mickg]

I use a block paving extractor, the block is lifted out in seconds

block paving extractor

[rautospoon]

Full instructions here including videos:

http://www.pavingexpert.com/refurb_04.htm

[r4vvm]

Can't afford to buy the extractor tool unfortunately. Plus thats the only bit on my drive thats needs re-doing.

I tried to use pointing trowel and chisel but the blocks are not moving and all. Think because it is at the bottom of a slow so all the weight and moved down and squashed against these blocks if that makes sense.

[lemoncurd1702]

If you have a disc cutter, run the blade through the joints. This will take a small amount off the edge of the block making it loose enough to remove with a trowel and screwdriver.

[rxbren]

Use a pair of trowels be careful they don't slip as you will hurts your fingers also try to get one of the blocks out at the highest point as these will be easier to get out (low blocks will be pinched tight due to the nature of blocks being longer due to different angle)

[r4vvm]

thanks, will try that. does anyone know where i can get the triangle shaped block from?

[lutonlagerlout]

think they were called bishops hats or mitres or summat,havent seen them in BMs for years
LLL

[seanandruby]

That fillet looks fooked so i'd break that out, blocks will jump out on thelr own then :;):

[dig dug dan]

Hire a paving extractor. Saves a lot of messing about