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Reclaimed London stock yellow bricks — 500 bricks (1 pallet) — Leeds

Leeds·500 bricks (1 pallet)·Listed 4d ago
£380/pallet

Sold by Leeds Urban Reclamation (Demolition) · Ref L0061

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 7/10 (B-grade). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 500 bricks (1 pallet).

About this lot

Hand-cleaned reclaimed stock with weathered face. Mortar removed. Ideal for facing work, garden walls and conservation infill. Located in Leeds — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Fresh to market — posted 4 days ago by Leeds demolition Leeds Urban Reclamation.

Surplus stock like this exists because projects over-order to avoid downtime — the saving gets passed to you instead of the skip. B-grade pricing reflects cosmetics, not performance — the defect notes below set out exactly what was downgraded and why.

Measurements & specifications

Size
215 × 102.5 × 65mm
Frost rating
F2
Location
Leeds
Ref
SB-00-03
Quantity / lot size
500 bricks (1 pallet)
Dimensional tolerance
±5mm on length (T2 equivalent)
Approx. unit weight
2.2 kg
Pallet footprint
1000 × 1200mm, banded, multi-pallet lot
Estimated coverage
58 bricks/m² (single skin, 10mm joints)
Batch sample tested
8 units pulled and checked

Condition report & known defects

7/10
  • Colour banding varies between firing batches — blend from 4 packs when laying.
  • Each unit inspected and photographed on request before dispatch.

Carbon & sustainability notes

No reuse CO₂ credit is claimed on this lot: it is unused stock, so the embodied carbon was committed at manufacture. Buying it still prevents waste — material sent to landfill or energy recovery delivers none of its embodied value.

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

  • Collection from the seller's Leeds premises — forklift loading available weekdays 7:30am–4pm.
  • Seller can quote hiab or flatbed delivery within ~60 miles of Leeds; from £80.
  • Ask the seller for close-up photos or a video walkround if you can't visit — they expect the request.

Typical applications

  • Garden and boundary walls
  • Below-DPC and footings (engineering grades)
  • Conservation infill and patch repairs
  • Feature interior exposed-brick walls

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 500 bricks (1 pallet) figure when you visit Leeds Urban Reclamation in Leeds.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0061) and condition grade (7/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 500 bricks (1 pallet) stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for masonry, 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 masonry 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 500 bricks (1 pallet) covers your net requirement plus a 12% 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 7/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0061) 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 £380/pallet 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 £380/pallet, this lot sits roughly 49% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for b-grade masonry.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~40 miles of Leeds) tends to add £80–£100 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable b-grade lots in the surplus bricks & blocks 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 manufacturing a new fired clay brick (~0.5 kg CO₂e per brick, BRE Global data). 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 masonry 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 masonry 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 many bricks do I need per square metre?+

Standard UK bricks lay at ~60/m² in a single skin with 10mm joints. This lot (500 bricks (1 pallet)) is best confirmed against your wall area plus a 8% cutting allowance.

Are reclaimed bricks frost resistant?+

Bricks that have survived decades outdoors in Leeds have effectively passed the longest freeze-thaw test there is. We still recommend F2-rated units for exposed copings and below-DPC work.

Can I get a sample before buying?+

Yes — the seller (Leeds Urban Reclamation) will set aside sample units for inspection at the Leeds yard before you commit to the full quantity.

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 masonry 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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