UK · Updated 2026 · Buying guide
Surplus Reclaimed Granite Setts in Reading: 2026 Prices, Sellers and Delivery
Reading is Thames Valley's largest commuter-belt renovation market. That makes it one of the UK's best cities to source surplus and reclaimed granite setts. This guide covers 2026 Reading pricing, where the Thames Valley supply concentrates, and how to collect or arrange delivery on the same or next working day.
2026 Reading prices for surplus granite setts
Prices below reflect live SurplusBuilder listings inside RG1, RG4 and RG30 plus data from three regional yards, sampled Q1 2026.
| Grade | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Job-lot / bulk | £65 per m² | Merchant clearance, palletised |
| Standard graded | £98 per m² | Sorted, ready-to-fit stock |
| Heritage / premium | £130 per m² | Character grade, hand-picked |
What to look for in Reading granite setts
- 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
Why buy surplus granite setts in Thames Valley
- Half the cost of new-quarried granite
- Character face impossible to reproduce
- Instant heritage look for driveways and pathways
Collection and delivery inside Reading
Most Reading sellers hold stock inside RG1, RG4 and RG30 and offer Thames Valley next-day £48–£78. For loads over a tonne of granite setts, a hiab drop is usually more economical than multiple van runs.
Frequently asked questions
+What's a fair 2026 price for surplus granite setts in Reading?
Expect £65–£130 per m² depending on grade. City-centre premium runs 5–15% over regional averages.
+How much bedding depth for granite setts?
50mm sharp sand on a compacted MOT sub-base, with jointing sand brushed in.
+Can granite setts take vehicles?
Yes — full carriageway-rated at 200mm depth or 100mm on a bound base.
+How fast can I collect from a Reading seller?
Most listings inside RG1, RG4 and RG30 allow same or next-working-day collection. Delivery: Thames Valley next-day £48–£78.