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Reclaimed Bricks Prices in Edinburgh 2026: Full Rate Card

Live 2026 pricing for bricks in Edinburgh, sampled across yards inside EH1, EH3 and EH10 and merchant clearance data. Use this as a benchmark before you list, buy or budget a Scotland project.

Edinburgh rate card, Q1 2026

GradeTypical priceNotes
Job-lot / bulk£480 per 1,000Merchant clearance, palletised
Standard graded£1,290 per 1,000Sorted, ready-to-fit stock
Heritage / premium£2,100 per 1,000Character grade, hand-picked

Regional price drivers

  • Scotland demolition volume
  • Merchant over-order cycles
  • Conservation demand around heritage postcodes
  • Delivery cost from adjacent regions

New vs surplus in Edinburgh

New bricks through Edinburgh merchants typically costs 40–70% more than surplus equivalents at similar spec. Reclaimed heritage grades can command a premium over new when planning specifies matching stock.

How to negotiate on Edinburgh listings

  • Volume trumps price — offer to take the whole pallet
  • Same-day collection with cash-on-collection saves 5–10%
  • Bundle with other categories from the same seller
  • Weekday collections beat weekends

Frequently asked questions

+Have bricks prices risen in Edinburgh?

Modest inflation in 2025 has flattened in 2026 thanks to increased surplus supply across Scotland.

+How many bricks per m² of wall?

~60 per m² for a single skin, 120 per m² for a full brick wall, allow 5% waste.

+Do prices vary by Edinburgh postcode?

Yes — inner-city collection premiums of 5–15% apply in EH1, EH3 and EH10.

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