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Reclaimed Building Materials

Buy reclaimed building materials online or sell reusable construction materials through The Reclaimed Company®. Browse reclaimed slate, roof tiles, bricks, stone, timber, chimney pots and architectural salvage for restoration, renovation, landscaping and trade projects.

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Building Materials

Snooker Table Slate

Original price was: £250.00.Current price is: £225.00. + Vat

Bricks & Stone

Brick

£0.50 + Vat
Out of stock

Bricks & Stone

Red Clay Bullnose Brick

£2.50 + Vat
Out of stock
£1.00 + Vat
Sale!
Out of stock

Bricks & Stone

Sandstone Cobbles

Original price was: £300.00.Current price is: £190.00. + Vat
Out of stock

Bricks & Stone

Grey Cobbles

£1.00 + Vat
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Buy Reclaimed Building Materials Online

Reclaimed building materials give useful construction products another life. From natural slate and handmade clay tiles to reclaimed bricks, stone, timber and chimney pots, salvaged materials can provide an effective solution for repairs, restoration work and new projects where matching and character matter.

Our York reclamation yard sources, sorts and resells reusable materials, while our online shop helps customers across the UK find specialist reclaimed stock.

  • Roofing: reclaimed Welsh slate, clay tiles, ridge tiles and chimney pots
  • Masonry: reclaimed bricks, stone, copings and architectural masonry
  • Timber: reclaimed boards, beams, sleepers and reusable wood
  • Architectural salvage: fireplaces, ironwork, garden features and period details

Need to match an existing material? Use our Matching Service and send photographs, sizes and quantities.

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Reuse It. Restore It. Keep It in Circulation.

What Are Reclaimed Building Materials?

Reclaimed building materials are products recovered from buildings, refurbishment projects, surplus stock and demolition work for reuse rather than immediate disposal.

They can include both structural and decorative materials, ranging from roofing slate and bricks to fireplaces, timber and architectural stone.

Where reclaimed materials come from

  • Roof replacement: reusable slate, clay tiles, ridge tiles and chimney pots
  • Building refurbishment: timber, bricks, stone, flooring and fireplaces
  • Careful demolition: masonry, architectural features, doors, ironwork and period fittings
  • Surplus materials: unused or excess building products from completed projects
  • Reclamation yards: sorted and stored materials ready for another use

Why use reclaimed materials?

For many projects, reclaimed materials offer benefits that new products cannot easily replicate.

  • Matching: useful for repairs to existing traditional buildings
  • Character: natural weathering, colour variation and patina
  • Reuse: extends the useful life of construction materials
  • Heritage: helps retain appropriate materials on period properties
  • Availability: discontinued or unusual sizes may only exist as salvage

Reclaimed Building Materials Available in the UK

The UK’s long history of construction has created a substantial stock of reusable traditional materials. Availability varies considerably by region, age of building and the type of construction being stripped or altered.

Commonly reclaimed products include:

  • Reclaimed roof slate: Welsh slate and other natural roofing slate
  • Clay roof tiles: plain tiles, pantiles, ridge tiles and fittings
  • Bricks: handmade, wire-cut and traditional reclaimed bricks
  • Stone: walling stone, paving, copings, flags and architectural pieces
  • Timber: boards, beams, joists, sleepers and flooring
  • Chimney pots: Victorian, Edwardian and traditional clay pots
  • Fireplaces: surrounds, hearths, inserts and period features
  • Architectural salvage: doors, gates, ironwork and garden features

The challenge is often not whether reusable materials exist, but connecting the stock with the person who needs it. That is why we operate both a physical reclamation yard and The Reclaimed Company marketplace.

Architectural Salvage

Find and sell architectural salvage, period features and reusable building materials through our marketplace.

Reclaimed Materials

Shop reusable roofing, masonry, timber and construction materials for repairs and new projects.

Match Existing Materials

Looking for the right slate, tile, brick or architectural detail? Use our material matching service.

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Reclaimed Roofing Materials

Traditional roof coverings are one of the strongest areas for reuse because existing materials often need to be matched during repair and conservation work.

Reclaimed Bricks & Stone

Reclaimed masonry can be particularly useful where colour, texture, size and weathering need to match an existing building.

Browse reclaimed bricks and stone for building, landscaping and restoration projects.

Reclaimed Timber

Old beams, boards, sleepers and other timber can be reused in joinery, landscaping, interiors and construction projects where its condition and specification are suitable.

Browse reclaimed wood and timber.

Fireplaces & Architectural Features

Period interiors are another natural area for salvage. Original materials can preserve character while returning high-quality objects to use.

Stock changes regularly because reclaimed materials are inherently dependent on what becomes available for salvage.

York Reclamation Yard

Local Salvage, Local Reuse

Our York reclamation yard gives reusable building materials a practical route from one project to the next.

Heavy construction products such as slate, bricks and stone can carry a significant transport burden when moved unnecessary distances. Where practical, we therefore encourage local salvage and local reuse.

A roof tile removed from one property in Yorkshire may be exactly what is needed to repair another nearby. Keeping that material in circulation can avoid disposal while also helping a new project obtain an authentic match.

Our local role is complemented by the online shop for specialist national sales and by The Reclaimed Company marketplace, which allows other sellers to make reusable materials available directly.

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Give reusable materials another route to market

Building projects frequently generate materials that are no longer required on one site but still retain useful value.

Rather than automatically disposing of them, homeowners, builders, roofers, developers and reclamation businesses can offer suitable materials for resale.

Typical stock may include:

  • reclaimed roof tiles and slate;
  • surplus bricks and stone;
  • chimney pots;
  • timber, boards and sleepers;
  • fireplaces and surrounds;
  • architectural stone;
  • ironwork and garden features; and
  • mixed salvage lots.

The Reclaimed Company Marketplace

The Reclaimed Company marketplace is designed to connect reusable materials with buyers already searching for reclaimed and second-hand products.

This can also encourage more local transactions. A buyer may find suitable material within the same region rather than requiring stock to travel through several intermediaries.

That supports the wider purpose of the business: keep useful construction materials useful for longer.

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Why Reclaimed Materials Matter

Reclamation is fundamentally about extending the useful life of a material that has already been manufactured, transported and incorporated into a building.

Where a material remains serviceable, reuse may help reduce:

  • avoidable construction waste;
  • demand for newly manufactured replacements;
  • loss of historic and traditional materials;
  • unnecessary processing of reusable products; and
  • transport where materials can be salvaged and reused locally.

Our environmental policy is built around a simple hierarchy: reuse, repurpose, recycle and only then consider disposal.

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Reclaimed Building Materials FAQs

Common questions about buying, matching and reusing reclaimed construction materials.

Reclaimed building materials are products recovered from existing buildings, refurbishment work, demolition, surplus stock or other sources so that they can be used again rather than immediately becoming waste.

Availability changes constantly, but typical materials include reclaimed roofing slate, roof tiles, bricks, stone, timber, chimney pots, fireplaces and architectural salvage.

Reclaimed materials are frequently useful when repairing listed and traditional buildings because they can help match existing size, colour, texture and weathering. The suitability of any material and any necessary consent should still be considered for the specific project.

Not necessarily. Price depends on scarcity, condition, quantity, preparation, provenance and demand. Common salvaged materials can offer good value, while rare or highly desirable historic products may command a premium.

Photographs, accurate dimensions, manufacturer markings and location can all help identify a material. Use our Matching Service to send details of the material you are trying to source.

Yes. Suitable reusable materials can be offered through The Reclaimed Company marketplace. Clear photographs, dimensions, quantities, location and an accurate description help buyers assess the stock.

Many products can be delivered by parcel, pallet or specialist transport depending on their size, weight and fragility. Delivery availability and cost varies by product and destination.

Our reclamation yard is at Sutton Road, Wigginton, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2RB.

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Reclaimed. Reused. Ready for Another Project.

Reclaimed building materials can preserve character, solve difficult matching problems and keep valuable construction products in circulation.

From reclaimed slate, roof tiles and chimney pots to bricks, stone, timber and architectural salvage, The Reclaimed Company® connects useful materials with the people and projects that need them.

Shop stock held through our York reclamation yard or use our marketplace to find and sell reusable materials across the UK.

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North Yorkshire, YO32 2RB, United Kingdom

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