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End of line surplus roofing materials — Reclaimed Sandtoft Rosemary plain clay tiles (1,200 tiles) — EdinburghEnd of line

Reclaimed Sandtoft Rosemary plain clay tiles (1,200 tiles) — Edinburgh

Edinburgh·1,200 tiles·Listed 15d ago
£2,000/lot

Sold by Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd (Demolition) · Ref L0340

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 10/10 (End of line). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 1,200 tiles.

About this lot

Even weathering, no frost damage. Perfect colour match for inter-war housing. Located in Edinburgh — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Fresh to market — posted 15 days ago by Edinburgh demolition Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd.

Surplus stock like this exists because projects over-order to avoid downtime — the saving gets passed to you instead of the skip. End-of-line means first quality with no re-order — quantity certainty matters more than usual, so check coverage twice.

Measurements & specifications

Format
Plain clay
Origin
1930s semi
Location
Edinburgh
Ref
SB-32-06
Quantity / lot size
1,200 tiles
Headlap recommended
100mm at standard pitch
Min. pitch
28°
Approx. weight
52.0 kg/m² laid
Coverage check
Counted and stacked in 12 rows on pallets
Sorting
Sorted by thickness

Condition report & known defects

10/10
  • Surplus from a discontinued profile — flashings and fittings included where stated.
  • No re-order possible: buy the full quantity you need from this lot.

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.

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 Edinburgh premises — car/van accessible, assistance with loading provided.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £50 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Vertical tile hanging and cladding
  • Re-roofing period properties with matching weathered coverings
  • Extensions where new tiles would jar against an existing roof
  • Conservation-area and listed-building work

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the 1,200 tiles figure when you visit Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd in Edinburgh.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0340) and condition grade (10/10) 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 1,200 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 ~0 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm 1,200 tiles covers your net requirement plus a 8% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd; do not rely on the hero photograph alone.
  • Check condition against the 10/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0340) 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 £2,000/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 — end of line lots at this price rarely sit for long.

Price in context

  • At £2,000/lot, this lot sits roughly 38% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for end of line roofing.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~74 miles of Edinburgh) tends to add £50–£80 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable end of line 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd 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?+

Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd 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 Edinburgh.

How many spares should I order?+

Allow 8% 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 Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd?+

Edinburgh Site Clearance Ltd 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 Edinburgh?+

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