Second hand 'Swallows' tiles

MattPope · 16 Jan 2013

Hi,

We're about to strip off the old clay tiles fitted in 1930 and will be replacing with new. Just wondered if there is a good place to try to sell old tiles - these are Swallows made in Surrey and probably have 6000 fitted right now.

It would be useful to know what second hand tiles like these go for and whether there is much demand.

Thanks for any advice anyone can offer.

Matt

palaceray · 16 Jan 2013

If you had asked this before the recession i woyld have said they were worth about £4po -£500 per thousand if they were in good condition.

Now probably £180-£200 and if then its not easy to find someone to buy them.

Good Luck

noseall · 16 Jan 2013

They will have some value to a reclaimation yard but only worth doing if you pallet the tiles up, wrap 'em and leave them handy for the lorry hiab.

Roofer · 17 Jan 2013

Swallows are very desirable tiles and I think that they will still be in demand from salvage yards

Have a phone around.

If it's of interest, some places may negotiate to strip the tiles at no charge for the salvage value.

Roofer · 17 Jan 2013

MattPope said:
the old clay tiles fitted in 1930

Just noticed the date, are you sure they are Swallows? I didn't think they had been arouind that long.

What I said in my last post may not apply.

Roofer · 17 Jan 2013

I've just researched Swallow Tiles, apparently they started producing in 1860!

Sadly they went out of business in 2008

chriscj · 8 Mar 2013

Hi Matt
I may be too late but I would be interested in your tiles if they are still available. I'm new to the site so not sure how to contact you. Please let me know.

MattPope · 15 Mar 2013

The tiles are gone - only got £200 for the 1000 good tiles left over. Better than a poke in the eye etc etc. I should have kept a closer look on here. Been busy building and not so much time on line!

The Swallow Tile Company site is just outside Cranleigh and looks like it is being redeveloped. Sad end to a good British company.

Thanks for the help.

AntonyAd · 12 Apr 2013

Matt,

do you still have the swallow tiles?

Antony

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