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Surplus Hemelite 7N medium dense blocks (400 blocks) — Bristol

Bristol·400 blocks·Listed 1d ago
£525/lot
~40kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Bristol Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0122

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 7/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 400 blocks.

About this lot

Surplus to a self-build that finished under-order. New, dry-stored, banded. Suitable for load-bearing inner leaves. Located in Bristol — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Offered by Bristol Reclaim Co. (demolition) from their Bristol yard, listed 1 days ago.

Site over-orders, cancelled jobs and careful strip-outs are where the best material bargains in the UK come from — this lot is one of them. It is sold as reclaimed: character included, surprises excluded — read the defect notes below before bidding your time.

Measurements & specifications

Strength
7.3 N/mm²
Size
440 × 215 × 100mm
Location
Bristol
Ref
SB-05-04
Quantity / lot size
400 blocks
Dimensional tolerance
±2mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
2.9 kg
Pallet footprint
1000 × 1200mm, banded
Estimated coverage
55 bricks/m² (single skin, 10mm joints)
Batch sample tested
5 units pulled and checked

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Faces are weathered, not damaged — colour deepens when laid and pointed.
  • Approx. 11% of units carry residual lime mortar — soft, brushes off dry.

Carbon & sustainability notes

The 40 kg CO₂e figure on this listing is calculated against manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

Put another way — about 236 km of driving emissions, or 2 tree-years of carbon uptake.

If your project tracks embodied carbon (BREEAM, Part Z readiness, or client ESG reporting), keep this listing reference as evidence of avoided emissions.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Bristol; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~30 miles of Bristol; from £55.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Feature interior exposed-brick walls
  • Facing work and matching extensions on period properties
  • Garden and boundary walls
  • Below-DPC and footings (engineering grades)

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 400 blocks figure when you visit Bristol Reclaim Co. in Bristol.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0122) and condition grade (7/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 400 blocks stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for masonry, that means dry, level and off the ground; keep original packaging on until the day of use where possible.
  6. 6Dry-lay or trial-fit a small sample first to confirm masonry performs as expected in your specific application before committing the whole lot.
  7. 7Log the reuse for your project records: photograph the seller invoice, capture the ~40 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 400 blocks covers your net requirement plus a 5% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Bristol Reclaim Co.; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 7/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0122) so what you inspect is what you collect.
  • Agree collection or delivery cost in writing — pallet, hiab, flatbed or hand-ball each price very differently.
  • Verify VAT position: is the £525/lot figure ex-VAT or inclusive? Trade sellers default to ex-VAT.
  • Ask about returns or replacements if the delivered quantity falls short — reputable demolitions stand behind the stated count.
  • Screenshot this listing (title, price, condition, CO₂ figure) as your negotiation baseline — surplus prices drift as lots age.
  • Check compatibility if you're matching existing material (brick blend, tile shade, timber section) with a physical sample first.
  • Book collection or delivery within your reservation window — reclaimed lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £525/lot, this lot sits roughly 30% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for reclaimed masonry.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~40 miles of Bristol) tends to add £55–£75 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable reclaimed lots in the surplus bricks & blocks category have moved on SurplusBuilder within 4 days of listing — well-priced surplus doesn't linger.

Sustainability deep-dive

The headline saving on this listing (~40 kg CO₂e) is benchmarked against manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data). That's the embodied-carbon figure — the emissions locked into new material at the point of manufacture, before it ever reaches your site.

In UK building terms, embodied carbon typically accounts for 40–60% of a project's whole-life emissions once operational energy is decarbonised. Reusing masonry like this lot from Bristol bypasses the manufacturing stage entirely, which is why substitution consistently outperforms offsetting on lifecycle assessments.

For projects tracking against Part Z (the proposed embodied-carbon amendment to the Building Regulations), BREEAM Mat 01 credits, or the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, reused material counts at zero embodied carbon in the A1–A3 modules. Keep the seller invoice, this listing URL and the CO₂e figure together in your carbon file.

Beyond carbon: buying this lot from Bristol Reclaim Co. keeps first-quality masonry out of the UK construction waste stream (currently ~62 million tonnes/year, per DEFRA). It supports the circular-economy supply chain — sellers who divert stock only continue diverting when there's a viable resale route.

Questions about this lot

How many bricks do I need per square metre?+

Standard UK bricks lay at ~60/m² in a single skin with 10mm joints. This lot (400 blocks) is best confirmed against your wall area plus a 5% cutting allowance.

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

Bricks that have survived decades outdoors in Bristol have effectively passed the longest freeze-thaw test there is. We still recommend F2-rated units for exposed copings and below-DPC work.

Can I get a sample before buying?+

Yes — the seller (Bristol Reclaim Co.) will set aside sample units for inspection at the Bristol yard before you commit to the full quantity.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Bristol Reclaim Co.?+

Bristol Reclaim Co. issues a VAT invoice on collection or dispatch — bank transfer is standard, card on request. For anything over £500 we recommend a written spec confirmation before paying, so the exact masonry description and quantity are on record.

Can I reserve this lot while I organise transport from Bristol?+

A short reservation (typically 48–72 hours) is usually possible with a 10% holding deposit. Surplus stock moves quickly, especially reclaimed lots at this price point — confirm the hold in writing so the seller doesn't re-list.

Is this suitable for a Part L / Part Z reporting project?+

Yes — the ~40 kg CO₂e saving is calculable against the benchmark in the sustainability notes above; keep this listing URL as evidence for your embodied-carbon log.

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