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B-grade surplus roofing materials — EPDM 1.5mm rubber membrane (80 m² roll) — LeedsB-grade

EPDM 1.5mm rubber membrane (80 m² roll) — Leeds

Leeds·80 m² roll·Listed 28d ago
£280/lot

Sold by Leeds Urban Reclamation (Demolition) · Ref L0349

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 6/10 (B-grade). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 80 m² roll.

About this lot

Single-ply rubber roofing — sealed roll. 20-year warranty, transferable with proof of installer. Located in Leeds — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Direct from Leeds Urban Reclamation, a demolition operating out of Leeds; live for 28 days.

This is exactly the kind of material that typically ends up in a skip costing the seller money; buying it diverts it back into a build. It is graded down on appearance alone; structurally and functionally it performs as A-grade.

Measurements & specifications

Thickness
1.5mm
Type
Single ply EPDM
Location
Leeds
Ref
SB-33-03
Quantity / lot size
80 m² roll
Headlap recommended
75mm at standard pitch
Min. pitch
25°
Approx. weight
50.0 kg/m² laid
Coverage check
Counted and stacked in 6 rows on pallets
Sorting
Single grade throughout

Condition report & known defects

6/10
  • Cosmetic seconds — graded down for appearance, not performance.
  • Allow a cutting/waste margin of ~10% over a normal A-grade order.

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 Leeds; kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~30 miles of Leeds; from £65.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Conservation-area and listed-building work
  • Outbuildings, garden rooms and porches
  • Vertical tile hanging and cladding
  • Re-roofing period properties with matching weathered coverings

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 80 m² roll figure when you visit Leeds Urban Reclamation in Leeds.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0349) and condition grade (6/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: pallet truck on site; tail-lift vehicles recommended. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 80 m² roll stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for roofing, 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 roofing 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 80 m² roll covers your net requirement plus a 7% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Leeds Urban Reclamation; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 6/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0349) 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 £280/lot figure ex-VAT or inclusive? Trade sellers default to ex-VAT.
  • Ask about returns or replacements if the delivered quantity falls short — reputable demolitions 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 — b-grade lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £280/lot, this lot sits roughly 33% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for b-grade roofing.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~40 miles of Leeds) tends to add £65–£100 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable b-grade lots in the surplus roofing materials 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 quarrying or firing new roof coverings (natural slate ~13 kg CO₂e/m², concrete tile ~18 kg CO₂e/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 roofing like this lot from Leeds 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 Leeds Urban Reclamation keeps first-quality roofing 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

How do I know reclaimed slates are sound?+

Leeds Urban Reclamation ring-tests on lifting — a sharp tap on a sound slate rings true, a dull thud means delamination. Spot-check your own sample on collection in Leeds.

How many spares should I order?+

Allow 7% over your measured roof area for cutting, breakage and future repairs — with reclaimed stock the future-repair argument is the strongest.

Can these be delivered to a scaffold?+

Delivery is kerbside by default; loading to scaffold height needs a hiab or telehandler agreed with the seller in advance.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Leeds Urban Reclamation?+

Leeds Urban Reclamation 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 roofing description and quantity are on record.

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

A short reservation (typically 48–72 hours) is usually possible with a 10% holding deposit. Surplus stock moves quickly, especially b-grade 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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