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New surplus surplus roofing materials — Reclaimed Sandtoft Rosemary plain clay tiles (1,200 tiles) — ManchesterNew surplus

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

Manchester·1,200 tiles·Listed 10d ago
£1,910/lot
~168kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Manchester Greenfield Contractors (Contractor) · Ref L0335

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 10/10 (New surplus). 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 Manchester — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Fresh to market — posted 10 days ago by Manchester contractor Manchester Greenfield Contractors.

Surplus stock like this exists because projects over-order to avoid downtime — the saving gets passed to you instead of the skip. As new surplus it is indistinguishable from merchant stock except for the price.

Measurements & specifications

Format
Plain clay
Origin
1930s semi
Location
Manchester
Ref
SB-32-01
Quantity / lot size
1,200 tiles
Headlap recommended
80mm at standard pitch
Min. pitch
22°
Approx. weight
76.0 kg/m² laid
Coverage check
Counted and stacked in 8 rows on pallets
Sorting
Graded into firsts and seconds

Condition report & known defects

10/10
  • Crated as delivered from the manufacturer; one crate lid re-nailed after inspection.
  • Stored under cover since delivery; no weather exposure.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Choosing this lot over new product avoids an estimated 168 kg CO₂e — benchmarked against quarrying or firing new roof coverings (natural slate ~13 kg CO₂e/m², concrete tile ~18 kg CO₂e/m²).

For scale: roughly 991 km in a typical petrol car, or a year's absorption for 8 established trees.

With Part Z and embodied-carbon reporting moving up the agenda, documented reuse like this is increasingly worth recording in your project's carbon log.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's Manchester premises — telehandler on site, HGV access fine.
  • Nationwide pallet courier available — typically £70–£110 per pallet, 2–4 working days.
  • Viewings welcomed by appointment; the measurements table above reflects what was checked at listing.

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 1,200 tiles figure when you visit Manchester Greenfield Contractors in Manchester.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0335) and condition grade (10/10) 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 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 ~168 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 12% 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 10/10 grade above — ask which specific defects apply to the units you'll actually receive.
  • Confirm the batch or shade reference (L0335) 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 £1,910/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 £1,910/lot, this lot sits roughly 38% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for new surplus roofing.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~57 miles of Manchester) tends to add £70–£95 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable new surplus 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 (~168 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 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 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?+

Manchester Greenfield Contractors 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 Manchester.

How many spares should I order?+

Allow 12% 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 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 roofing 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 ~168 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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