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Reclaimed Floorboards Prices in Cardiff 2026: Full Rate Card

Live 2026 pricing for floorboards in Cardiff, sampled across yards inside CF10, CF11 and CF14 and merchant clearance data. Use this as a benchmark before you list, buy or budget a Wales project.

Cardiff rate card, Q1 2026

GradeTypical priceNotes
Job-lot / bulk£38 per m²Merchant clearance, palletised
Standard graded£79 per m²Sorted, ready-to-fit stock
Heritage / premium£120 per m²Character grade, hand-picked

Regional price drivers

  • Wales demolition volume
  • Merchant over-order cycles
  • Conservation demand around heritage postcodes
  • Delivery cost from adjacent regions

New vs surplus in Cardiff

New floorboards through Cardiff merchants typically costs 40–70% more than surplus equivalents at similar spec. Reclaimed heritage grades can command a premium over new when planning specifies matching stock.

How to negotiate on Cardiff listings

  • Volume trumps price — offer to take the whole pallet
  • Same-day collection with cash-on-collection saves 5–10%
  • Bundle with other categories from the same seller
  • Weekday collections beat weekends

Frequently asked questions

+Have floorboards prices risen in Cardiff?

Modest inflation in 2025 has flattened in 2026 thanks to increased surplus supply across Wales.

+Can I use them over UFH?

Yes if kiln-re-dried to 8–10% moisture and stuck down with UFH-compatible adhesive.

+Do prices vary by Cardiff postcode?

Yes — inner-city collection premiums of 5–15% apply in CF10, CF11 and CF14.

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