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Surplus Rockwool & Mineral Wool Prices in Brighton 2026: Full Rate Card

Live 2026 pricing for mineral wool in Brighton, sampled across yards inside BN1, BN2 and BN3 and merchant clearance data. Use this as a benchmark before you list, buy or budget a South East project.

Brighton rate card, Q1 2026

GradeTypical priceNotes
Job-lot / bulk£12.00 per packMerchant clearance, palletised
Standard graded£27 per packSorted, ready-to-fit stock
Heritage / premium£42 per packCharacter grade, hand-picked

Regional price drivers

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

New vs surplus in Brighton

New mineral wool through Brighton 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 Brighton 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 mineral wool prices risen in Brighton?

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

+Can mineral wool get wet?

Recovers if it dries fully within 48 hours. Prolonged saturation permanently reduces R-value.

+Do prices vary by Brighton postcode?

Yes — inner-city collection premiums of 5–15% apply in BN1, BN2 and BN3.

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