New surplus surplus tiles & flooring — 190mm engineered oak flooring (28 m²) — ManchesterNew surplus

190mm engineered oak flooring (28 m²) — Manchester

Manchester·28 m²·Listed 22d ago
£965/lot

Sold by Manchester Greenfield Contractors (Contractor) · Ref L0275

Condition grade 9/10 (New surplus). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 28 m².

About this lot

Surplus engineered oak — brushed and UV-oiled. Suits ground-floor installation over UFH. Located in Manchester — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Offered by Manchester Greenfield Contractors (contractor) from their Manchester yard, listed 22 days ago.

Site over-orders, cancelled jobs and careful strip-outs are where the best material bargains in the UK come from — this lot is one of them. This is unused, current-spec material — the only thing second-hand about it is the price tag logic.

Measurements & specifications

Construction
14mm/3mm engineered
Finish
Brushed UV-oil
Location
Manchester
Ref
SB-24-01
Quantity / lot size
28 m²
Calibre / batch
Single batch — shade code A34
Thickness tolerance
±0.9mm across sampled tiles
Slip rating
R11 (wet areas)
Boxed coverage
1.61 m² per pack
Spare allowance advised
12% over net floor area

Condition report & known defects

9/10
  • Minor pallet-edge scuffs to outer packaging only.
  • Unused stock — original banding/packaging intact where stated.

Carbon & sustainability notes

This listing carries no CO₂-saved figure because the material is new; the sustainability win here is waste prevention — first-quality stock staying out of the waste stream entirely.

If your project tracks embodied carbon (BREEAM, Part Z readiness, or client ESG reporting), keep this listing reference as evidence of avoided emissions.

Collection & delivery

  • Buyer collection in Manchester; car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~30 miles of Manchester; from £85.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Over underfloor heating (check listing spec)
  • Whole-room floors where one batch matters (no re-order risk if you buy the lot)
  • Bathrooms, kitchens and utility spaces
  • Period restoration (reclaimed quarry and encaustic stock)

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 28 m² figure when you visit Manchester Greenfield Contractors in Manchester.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0275) and condition grade (9/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 28 m² stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for flooring, that means dry, level and off the ground; keep original packaging on until the day of use where possible.
  6. 6Dry-lay or trial-fit a small sample first to confirm flooring performs as expected in your specific application before committing the whole lot.
  7. 7Log the reuse for your project records: photograph the seller invoice, capture the ~0 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 28 m² covers your net requirement plus a 9% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Manchester Greenfield Contractors; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 9/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0275) so what you inspect is what you collect.
  • Agree collection or delivery cost in writing — pallet, hiab, flatbed or hand-ball each price very differently.
  • Verify VAT position: is the £965/lot figure ex-VAT or inclusive? Trade sellers default to ex-VAT.
  • Ask about returns or replacements if the delivered quantity falls short — reputable contractors stand behind the stated count.
  • Screenshot this listing (title, price, condition, CO₂ figure) as your negotiation baseline — surplus prices drift as lots age.
  • Check compatibility if you're matching existing material (brick blend, tile shade, timber section) with a physical sample first.
  • Book collection or delivery within your reservation window — new surplus lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £965/lot, this lot sits roughly 39% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for new surplus flooring.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~40 miles of Manchester) tends to add £85–£135 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable new surplus lots in the surplus tiles & flooring category have moved on SurplusBuilder within 4 days of listing — well-priced surplus doesn't linger.

Sustainability deep-dive

The headline saving on this listing (waste avoidance) is benchmarked against firing and glazing new ceramic/porcelain tiles (~9–12 kg CO₂e per m²). That's the embodied-carbon figure — the emissions locked into new material at the point of manufacture, before it ever reaches your site.

In UK building terms, embodied carbon typically accounts for 40–60% of a project's whole-life emissions once operational energy is decarbonised. Reusing flooring like this lot from Manchester bypasses the manufacturing stage entirely, which is why substitution consistently outperforms offsetting on lifecycle assessments.

For projects tracking against Part Z (the proposed embodied-carbon amendment to the Building Regulations), BREEAM Mat 01 credits, or the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, reused material counts at zero embodied carbon in the A1–A3 modules. Keep the seller invoice, this listing URL and the CO₂e figure together in your carbon file.

Beyond carbon: buying this lot from Manchester Greenfield Contractors keeps first-quality flooring out of the UK construction waste stream (currently ~62 million tonnes/year, per DEFRA). It supports the circular-economy supply chain — sellers who divert stock only continue diverting when there's a viable resale route.

Questions about this lot

Why is buying the full lot important with tiles?+

This is new surplus stock — once the 28 m² here is gone there is no matching batch to re-order, so buy your full area plus spares in one purchase.

Is this suitable for underfloor heating?+

Porcelain, ceramic and most engineered boards listed here suit wet or electric UFH; check the thickness in the measurements table and keep floor temperature under the manufacturer's limit.

Can I view the actual tiles first?+

Yes — inspection at the seller's Manchester unit is encouraged, and the batch/shade code above will match what you collect.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Manchester Greenfield Contractors?+

Manchester Greenfield Contractors issues a VAT invoice on collection or dispatch — bank transfer is standard, card on request. For anything over £500 we recommend a written spec confirmation before paying, so the exact flooring description and quantity are on record.

Can I reserve this lot while I organise transport from Manchester?+

A short reservation (typically 48–72 hours) is usually possible with a 10% holding deposit. Surplus stock moves quickly, especially new surplus lots at this price point — confirm the hold in writing so the seller doesn't re-list.

Is this suitable for a Part L / Part Z reporting project?+

The material itself carries the same certifications as merchant stock; document the reuse route in your carbon log even without a specific CO₂e figure — waste avoidance still counts under Part Z reporting guidance.

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