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Reclaimed Victorian quarry tiles (~18 m²) — Sheffield

Sheffield·~18 m²·Listed 10d ago
£1,015/lot
~51kg CO₂e saved

Sold by Sheffield Greenfield Contractors (Contractor) · Ref L0247

Contact sellerHow buying works

Condition grade 10/10 (New surplus). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of ~18 m².

About this lot

Genuine 6-inch terracotta quarry tiles, hand-cleaned, no chipping. Perfect for period restoration. Located in Sheffield — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Listed 10 days ago by Sheffield Greenfield Contractors, a contractor based in Sheffield.

Every lot here was once destined for waste transfer — listing it instead keeps first-quality material in circulation at well below merchant list. As new surplus it is indistinguishable from merchant stock except for the price.

Measurements & specifications

Origin
Edwardian hallway
Size
150 × 150 × 18mm
Location
Sheffield
Ref
SB-21-09
Quantity / lot size
~18 m²
Calibre / batch
Single batch — shade code F54
Thickness tolerance
±0.4mm across sampled tiles
Slip rating
R10
Boxed coverage
1.36 m² per pack
Spare allowance advised
9% over net floor area

Condition report & known defects

10/10
  • Stored under cover since delivery; no weather exposure.
  • All boxes factory-sealed from a single shade batch — no banding between boxes.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Choosing this lot over new product avoids an estimated 51 kg CO₂e — benchmarked against firing and glazing new ceramic/porcelain tiles (~9–12 kg CO₂e per m²).

For scale: roughly 301 km in a typical petrol car, or a year's absorption for 2 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 Sheffield premises — pallet truck on site; tail-lift vehicles recommended.
  • Nationwide pallet courier available — typically £70–£95 per pallet, 2–4 working days.
  • Viewings welcomed by appointment; the measurements table above reflects what was checked at listing.

Typical applications

  • Whole-room floors where one batch matters (no re-order risk if you buy the lot)
  • Bathrooms, kitchens and utility spaces
  • Period restoration (reclaimed quarry and encaustic stock)
  • High-traffic hallways (porcelain and LVT)

How to buy, collect and install this lot

  1. 1Confirm your requirement against the measurements above — bring a tape and the ~18 m² figure when you visit Sheffield Greenfield Contractors in Sheffield.
  2. 2Reserve the lot in writing with a deposit; get the batch/reference (L0247) and condition grade (10/10) on the receipt.
  3. 3Arrange transport: telehandler on site, HGV access fine. Confirm access at your delivery address (width, overhead clearance, forklift or hand-ball).
  4. 4On arrival, check the count against the ~18 m² stated and photograph any transit damage before signing the delivery note.
  5. 5Store correctly on site — for flooring, 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 flooring 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 ~51 kg CO₂e figure and save this listing URL in your embodied-carbon file.

Pre-purchase checklist

  • Measure twice — confirm ~18 m² covers your net requirement plus a 10% waste/cutting allowance.
  • View in person or request a video walkround from Sheffield 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 (L0247) 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 £1,015/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 £1,015/lot, this lot sits roughly 46% below current UK merchant list for equivalent new material — the typical spread for new surplus flooring.
  • Delivered-to-door pricing (including pallet freight within ~57 miles of Sheffield) tends to add £70–£125 to the headline figure; collection stays as advertised.
  • Comparable new surplus lots in the surplus tiles & flooring 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 (~51 kg CO₂e) is benchmarked against firing and glazing new ceramic/porcelain tiles (~9–12 kg CO₂e per 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 flooring like this lot from Sheffield 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 Sheffield Greenfield Contractors keeps first-quality flooring 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

Why is buying the full lot important with tiles?+

This is new surplus stock — once the ~18 m² here is gone there is no matching batch to re-order, so buy your full area plus spares in one purchase.

Is this suitable for underfloor heating?+

Porcelain, ceramic and most engineered boards listed here suit wet or electric UFH; check the thickness in the measurements table and keep floor temperature under the manufacturer's limit.

Can I view the actual tiles first?+

Yes — inspection at the seller's Sheffield unit is encouraged, and the batch/shade code above will match what you collect.

What payment and paperwork should I expect from Sheffield Greenfield Contractors?+

Sheffield 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 flooring description and quantity are on record.

Can I reserve this lot while I organise transport from Sheffield?+

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 ~51 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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