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Reclaimed natural Spanish slate (350 tiles)

Leeds·350 tiles·Listed 16d ago
£945/lot
~195kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Yorkshire Slate Salvage (Demolition) · Ref L0030

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Condition grade 8/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 350 tiles.

About this lot

Spanish natural slates removed in good condition from a 1990s extension being re-tiled. 500×250mm format. Suitable for full-roof use or batch repairs. Listed 16 days ago by Yorkshire Slate Salvage, a demolition based in Leeds.

Every lot here was once destined for waste transfer — listing it instead keeps first-quality material in circulation at well below merchant list. As reclaimed stock it carries genuine history — the full condition report below states exactly what to expect.

Measurements & specifications

Origin
Spain (natural)
Size
500 × 250mm
Quantity / lot size
350 tiles
Headlap recommended
90mm at standard pitch
Min. pitch
24°
Approx. weight
56.0 kg/m² laid
Coverage check
Counted and stacked in 13 rows on pallets
Sorting
Sorted by thickness

Condition report & known defects

8/10
  • Ring-tested on lifting; ~12% rejected before listing — count stated is sound units only.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 195 kg CO₂e versus quarrying or firing new roof coverings (natural slate ~13 kg CO₂e/m², concrete tile ~18 kg CO₂e/m²).

That's equivalent to about 1151 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 9 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's Leeds premises — telehandler on site, HGV access fine.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £90 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Outbuildings, garden rooms and porches
  • Vertical tile hanging and cladding
  • Re-roofing period properties with matching weathered coverings
  • Extensions where new tiles would jar against an existing roof

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 350 tiles figure when you visit Yorkshire Slate Salvage in Leeds.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0030) and condition grade (8/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: forklift loading available weekdays 7:30am–4pm. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the 350 tiles 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 ~195 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 350 tiles covers your net requirement plus a 6% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Yorkshire Slate Salvage; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 8/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0030) 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 £945/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 — reclaimed lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £945/lot, this lot sits roughly 32% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for reclaimed roofing.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~74 miles of Leeds) tends to add £90–£150 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable reclaimed 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 (~195 kg CO₂e) 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 Yorkshire Slate Salvage 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?+

Yorkshire Slate Salvage 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 6% 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 Yorkshire Slate Salvage?+

Yorkshire Slate Salvage 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 reclaimed 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?+

Yes — the ~195 kg CO₂e saving is calculable against the benchmark in the sustainability notes above; keep this listing URL as evidence for your embodied-carbon log.

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