Reclaimed Sandstone Buyer's Checklist Portsmouth 2026

Before you go

• Ring ahead — confirm the sandstone is still on the yard
• Ask for photos of the exact stock
• Confirm price per unit and total
• Route-plan to the Portsmouth yard, factor in weight for return trip

On the yard

• Yorkshire, Forest of Dean and Cotswold sources
• Weathered face and quarry face both listed
• Random walling, coursed and dressed all common

Payment protection

• Prefer card over cash for larger buys
• Get an invoice with VAT number where applicable
• Photograph loaded vehicle before leaving
• Keep receipts against manufacturer warranty (surplus)

Collection and delivery inside Portsmouth

Most Portsmouth sellers hold stock inside PO1, PO4 and PO5 and offer South Coast next-day £55–£90. For loads over a tonne of sandstone, a hiab drop is usually more economical than multiple van runs.