Building Material Categories
What's typically listed in each trade category, roughly what it's worth reclaimed or surplus, and where to post if you can't find it yet.
Bricks, Blocks & Paving
Bricks, concrete blocks, paving slabs and setts.
Timber & Sheet Materials
Timber, ply, MDF, plasterboard and sheet goods.
Flooring & Tiles
Flooring, wall tiles, carpet and laminate.
Roofing
Tiles, slates, felt, guttering and roofing products.
Insulation
Rolls, boards, foil and cavity insulation.
Doors & Windows
Internal and external doors, windows and frames.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Units, worktops, suites, taps and fittings.
Plumbing & Heating
Pipework, radiators, boilers and heating parts.
Electrical
Cable, sockets, lighting and electrical stock.
Landscaping & Fencing
Fencing, decking, sleepers and aggregates.
Paint & Decorating
Paint, wallpaper, tools and decorating supplies.
Other Building Materials
Site equipment, tools and anything else surplus to your project.
Guide prices are estimates based on typical UK trade resale value, not live listing data — the actual price is always set by the seller.
Post it to the wanted board
Sellers browse the wanted board looking for exactly this. Say what you need, roughly what you'd pay, and how far you'd travel — it's free, and it takes about a minute.