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Reclaimed Pitch pine floorboards (~45 m²) — Manchester

Manchester·~45 m²·Listed 2d ago
£2,385/lot
~133kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Manchester Greenfield Contractors (Contractor) · Ref L0191

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 9/10 (New surplus). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of ~45 m².

About this lot

Stunning honey patina, square edged, ready to sand and seal. Nails pulled. Random lengths 1.2–3.6m. Located in Manchester — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Direct from Manchester Greenfield Contractors, a contractor operating out of Manchester; live for 2 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. This is unused, current-spec material — the only thing second-hand about it is the price tag logic.

Measurements & specifications

Species
Pitch pine
Width
180–220mm
Location
Manchester
Ref
SB-14-01
Quantity / lot size
~45 m²
Moisture content (pin meter)
22% at point of listing
Section tolerance
±3mm sawn / ±0.5mm PAR
Straightness check
Bow under 5mm over 2.4m on sampled lengths
Storage
Banded on bearers, dry barn
Treatment
Kiln-dried, untreated

Condition report & known defects

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

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 133 kg CO₂e versus felling, milling and kiln-drying virgin softwood (~0.45 kg CO₂e per kg of new timber).

That's equivalent to about 785 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 6 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

  • Buyer collection in Manchester; kerbside hand-load or forklift by arrangement.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £35 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Flooring, sarking and sheathing
  • Formwork, hoarding and site protection
  • Garden structures, raised beds and decking
  • Structural joists, rafters and studwork (graded stock)

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the ~45 m² figure when you visit Manchester Greenfield Contractors in Manchester.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0191) and condition grade (9/10) 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 ~45 m² stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for timber, 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 timber 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 ~133 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm ~45 m² covers your net requirement plus a 7% 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 (L0191) 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 £2,385/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 £2,385/lot, this lot sits roughly 41% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for new surplus timber.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~74 miles of Manchester) tends to add £35–£65 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable new surplus lots in the reclaimed timber & sheet 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 (~133 kg CO₂e) is benchmarked against felling, milling and kiln-drying virgin softwood (~0.45 kg CO₂e per kg of new timber). 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 timber 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 timber 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

Is this timber structurally graded?+

Where the listing states a grade (C16/C24) the stamp is on the timber. Reclaimed boards from Manchester Greenfield Contractors are sold for non-structural use unless re-graded by an inspector.

Will reclaimed boards have nails in them?+

The seller has metal-detected the stock; expect the odd missed fixing — budget 1 saw blades for a lot this size and check with a detector before machining.

How should I store it before use?+

Keep it stick-stacked, off the ground and under cover, and let it acclimatise on site for 7–14 days before fixing internally.

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 timber 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?+

Yes — the ~133 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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