Why Choose Reclaimed Materials?

• Authentic character — Decades of weathering give reclaimed bricks, tiles and stone a warmth and depth that new materials lack. Especially important when extending or repairing period properties.
• Planning compliance — Many conservation areas and listed building consents require reclaimed or traditional materials. Using reclaimed stock from the right era ensures your project meets planning conditions.
• Environmental sustainability — Reusing materials keeps them out of landfill and avoids the energy cost of manufacturing new products.
• Proven durability — Materials that have lasted 100+ years in a Norfolk building have already proven they can withstand the local climate.
• Cost effectiveness — Reclaimed materials are competitively priced, especially when you factor in the superior appearance.

How to Match Existing Materials

If you are extending a building or repairing a wall and need to match existing brickwork or roofing:

1. Bring a sample — Take a brick, tile or piece of stone from an inconspicuous spot and bring it to our yard. We can compare against our stock to find the closest match.
2. Know the age — Tell us roughly when the building was constructed. This helps narrow down the type and origin of the materials.
3. Check the size — Older buildings often use imperial-sized bricks (9 x 4.5 x 3 inches) which are slightly larger than modern metric. Getting the size right is essential for coursing to line up.
4. Consider weathering — Newly placed reclaimed materials will look slightly different from those in situ for decades. Over time, the new additions will weather to match.

Planning Permission & Conservation Areas

If your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building, you may be required to use specific types of materials. Common planning conditions include:

• Use of reclaimed Norfolk red bricks to match existing
• Reclaimed Norfolk pantiles for roof extensions
• Lime mortar rather than cement mortar for pointing
• Natural slate to match existing roof covering
• Traditional timber windows rather than UPVC

Quantities & Delivery

We supply from small quantities (a few bricks for a repair) up to full lorry loads for larger projects.

Collection: Visit our yard in Hockering during opening hours. We can help load your vehicle.

Delivery: Available in loads from 1 to 14 tonnes with our own vehicles across Norfolk and Suffolk. Call for a delivery quote.

Visit Our Yard

The best way to choose reclaimed materials is to see and handle them in person. Visit our 2-acre reclamation yard in Hockering to browse our full stock. Our team are always happy to help you find what you need.