FAQ's

Reclaimed bricks come from historic East Coast buildings and offer authentic patina, stronger fired clay, and higher character. New bricks provide uniformity and are better when a project requires exact color consistency and ASTM compliance. Check our article Reclaimed vs New Bricks, What Should I Pick?

Our cobblestones are reclaimed from streets and historic sites around New York and New England. Each stone carries natural wear, making them extremely durable and aesthetically unique. Read our article What Makes the New York Cobblestones So Special?

Belgian blocks are rectangular granite stones used for driveways, edging, aprons, and landscape features. Chief Bricks supplies new jumbo Belgian blocks from India as well as reclaimed stones.

Yes. All reclaimed bricks and stones are inspected for strength, integrity, and consistency before being sold. Due to their nature, reclaimed materials are not subjected to modern chemical or physical testing and do not meet ASTM standards.

Yes. We provide sample boxes for bricks, cobblestones, new Belgian blocks and granite steps. Contact us or request one on the product page.

Most products are sold by the unit, pallet, crate, or full truckload.

Absolutely. Many home owners and designers combine reclaimed brick with new granite or Belgian blocks for a modern-meets-historic look.

Yes. Chief Bricks ships to all 50 states using freight carriers. We offer next-day trucking to most orders.

Add to cart, enter your address, and you'll get upfront shipping costs based on weight, quantity, and distance. No hidden fees.

Yes. We can arrange forklift-assisted delivery when needed for residential sites and Less than Truck Load orders.

Northeast: 1–3 days

Midwest & South: 3–6 days

West Coast: 5–9 days

Each product page includes coverage estimates. You can also calculate quantities for driveways, walkways, patios, and walls using our online calculator. Or contact us for a quote and we'll help you.

No, but we work with a network of contractors and can recommend installers in your area.

Yes. Interior brick walls, kitchen backsplashes, fireplaces, and accent walls are common uses. Check our full bricks and thin bricks.

We provide step-by-step guides for sealing brick, maintaining cobblestones, and cleaning granite.

Reclaimed bricks and cobblestones reduce landfill waste, preserve history, and provide unmatched longevity compared to newly manufactured materials.

Chief Bricks imports new jumbo Belgian blocks from India, delivered by container to New York.

Yes. Under LEED v4 and v5 for Building Design and Construction, reclaimed brick and cobblestones plug straight into Sourcing of Raw Materials, specifically under the materials reuse option. Check our article on how to use Chief Bricks products for LEED credits.

Returns are accepted for unopened pallets. Custom orders and special cuts are non-returnable.

Yes. Customers are welcome to visit our yard and inspect inventory. We are open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 3pm.

Call or email our team. Real people sitting at our yard in New York are available to help with specs, logistics, and design questions.