The Brew Cabin

I am looking for information on how to go about selling old york stone flags. Would like to know how much they sell for. I have recently had about 20 stolen you see and would now like to sell the ones which have been left. They are about an inch and a half to two inches thick.

Hi Sharon,

good to see you found your way into the forum. :)

The value of yorkstone flags depends on two things - their surface characteristics and their thickness. Good quality, worn or lightly-riven flags are the most prized, and the 30-50mm thick stuff is the mutt's nuts.

However, before you start planning a round-the-world trip, you shouldn't expect too much. Up here in t'north, you might get 10-15 quid per square metre for them, whereas if you went to buy replacements, you'd be charged 35-45 quid for the very same flags. In the South-east, you might get 15-20 quid, but some dealers will pay less if they have to send a gang of donkeys around to lift and shift.

And if the surface is heavily riven, if corners are missing, if there's any delamination or if they are 75mm+ 'ballbreakers', then you'll get considerably less.

'Phone round a few dealers first to see what price they'll quote you, then invite 2 or 3 around to make a firm offer, but be wary of mobile numbers - flags have been known to 'walk' overnight, once their location is revealed. Try and agree a price AND get them up and away on the same day. :)

Good luck!

Just noticed you're in Manchestah - try Nicky @ Riverside Reclamation on Adelphi Street, and tell him I referred you. He's just about the most trustworthy dealer in the Big City. :)

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