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Reclaimed vs New Reclaimed Granite Setts in Coventry: 2026 Comparison
Should you buy new or reclaimed granite setts for your Coventry project? In 2026 the answer increasingly leans reclaimed — cost, planning acceptance and embodied carbon all favour it. Here's the head-to-head for West Midlands buyers.
Cost comparison, 2026
| Grade | Reclaimed | New equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Job-lot | £65 per m² | £117 per m² |
| Standard | £98 per m² | £176 per m² |
| Premium | £130 per m² | £208 per m² |
Quality and spec differences
- Cornish, Aberdeen and Scandinavian granite all common
- 100×100×100mm and 200×100×100mm sizes standard
- Wear-in period on original setts gives soft, worn face
Carbon comparison
Reclaimed granite setts carries close to zero embodied carbon vs new manufacture. On a Coventry refurb, choosing reclaimed can offset 3–8 tonnes of CO₂e per property depending on scope.
Planning acceptance in Coventry
Coventry planning officers routinely accept and often require matching reclaimed stock inside conservation areas across West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
+Is reclaimed always cheaper than new in Coventry?
Almost always for standard grades. Premium heritage grades can approach or exceed new prices when new equivalents don't exist.
+How much bedding depth for granite setts?
50mm sharp sand on a compacted MOT sub-base, with jointing sand brushed in.
+Does reclaimed void manufacturer warranties?
New warranties don't apply. Ex-display and surplus stock retains full warranty when unregistered.