Getting started

How BuildRelay works

A simple, secure way to buy and sell surplus building materials — for whichever side of the deal you're on.

Selling surplus

STEP 01

Photograph and list

Upload photos, set your price and collection details in a few quick steps.

STEP 02

Receive an order or offer

Buyers message you or make an offer. Accept, decline or counter directly in chat.

STEP 03

Arrange collection or delivery

Agree collection or delivery with the buyer, then get paid securely through Stripe.

Create a free listing

Buying materials

STEP 01

Search nearby

Filter by category, location, price, condition and delivery options.

STEP 02

Pay securely

Payments are processed by Stripe and held by BuildRelay until collection is confirmed.

STEP 03

Collect or arrange delivery

The exact collection address is shared automatically once your order is confirmed.

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Identity verifiedSellers set up Stripe Connect and verify their identity before they can receive payouts.

Payment held safelyFunds aren't released to the seller until the buyer confirms collection or delivery.

Dispute supportSomething wrong with an order? Our team steps in to investigate and resolve it.

Genuine reviews onlyOnly buyers who've actually paid for an order can leave a review.

Fees & payouts

Listing is free. Selling is free.

Sellers keep 100% of their listed price on every plan. Buyers pay a separate Buyer Protection Fee, which funds identity verification, held payment and dispute support — it's never deducted from what you get paid.

See seller plans & full fee table

Portion of order value

Buyer pays

First £500

6.0%

£500 – £2,000

4.0%

£2,000 – £5,000

2.5%

Above £5,000

1.0%

Once collection or delivery is confirmed, your full listed price is transferred to your connected Stripe account. New Stripe accounts have an initial rolling delay before the first payout; after that, funds arrive on your Stripe payout schedule.

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