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The New Reclaimers

Sourcing reclaimed household items that are stylish and affordable has been a secret world that many haven’t taken advantage of. But now, that’s all about to change…

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The New Reclaimers

The New Reclaimers, Dan Hill and Charis Williams

Weekdays, 10pm, from Monday 5th September

Dan Hill and Charis Williams reclaim excess product, or so-called 'waste', from some of the UK's biggest property developers. Everything from baths to sinks, tiles to tables, whole kitchens to conservatories, brick floors to windows... they're all reusable stock that can be sold on to customers.

In this five part series, Dan and Charis pass on their knowledge to transform family homes around the country for a fraction of the cost quoted by professional building companies.

For each home they visit, Dan and Charis transform two rooms – a main room and a secondary room – in only ways they can. By using building company contacts and their intimate knowledge of where to find recycled gems, they source the materials at low or no cost and get to work on giving lucky homes a makeover.

With purse strings and budgets tighter than ever, it's time to reclaim, recycle and remake. Waste not want not.

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  • User AmandaJ30096 profile image AmandaJ30096 Says:

    Posted on 30 of August 2011

    I managed to do my two rooms in the end they way I wanted for under 2 grand using some reclaimed materials from building site. They only throw it away anyway. I chose cream marble tiles for the bathroom which where the end of range so I got them really cheap! Also the site Freecycle.org is brilliant for free stuff. People are so generous. I have also started listing things on there for free. Also the local Tip or ''Recycling Centre'' is a brilliant place for things other people no longer need. I love the saying'' another mans junk is another mans Treasure''! It is so true. I hope the show goes well, It would be good to see what I could have been a part of. Take Care Amanda Portsmout