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Surplus Ibstock Staffordshire blue engineering bricks — 1,000 bricks — London

London·1,000 bricks·Listed 17d ago
£685/lot
~40kg CO₂e saved

Sold by London Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0070

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Condition grade 8/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 1,000 bricks.

About this lot

Surplus from a development. Brand new, banded on pallets. Suits damp courses, retaining walls and below-DPC work. Located in London — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Listed 17 days ago by London Reclaim Co., a demolition based in London.

Every lot here was once destined for waste transfer — listing it instead keeps first-quality material in circulation at well below merchant list. As reclaimed stock it carries genuine history — the full condition report below states exactly what to expect.

Measurements & specifications

Class
B Engineering
Strength
>75 N/mm²
Location
London
Ref
SB-01-00
Quantity / lot size
1,000 bricks
Dimensional tolerance
±3mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
3.3 kg
Pallet footprint
1000 × 1200mm, banded, multi-pallet lot
Estimated coverage
60 bricks/m² (single skin, 10mm joints)
Batch sample tested
10 units pulled and checked

Condition report & known defects

8/10
  • Expect natural variation in tone and texture across the batch — this is the appeal of reclaimed stock.
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Faces are weathered, not damaged — colour deepens when laid and pointed.
  • Approx. 12% of units carry residual lime mortar — soft, brushes off dry.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 40 kg CO₂e versus manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data).

That's equivalent to about 236 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 2 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's London premises — car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £80 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

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)

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 (1,000 bricks) is best confirmed against your wall area plus a 8% cutting allowance.

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

Bricks that have survived decades outdoors in London 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 (London Reclaim Co.) will set aside sample units for inspection at the London yard before you commit to the full quantity.

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