FAQ
Everything, answered.
Getting started
What is YARD?+
YARD helps UK construction companies, merchants, manufacturers and suppliers recover value from surplus stock. Today we prepare professionally reviewed Recovery Assessments. The YARD marketplace is currently being built.
Do I need an account?+
No. You can upload a stock list or register for Early Access without creating one.
How much does it cost?+
Uploading a stock list and receiving a Recovery Assessment is free during Early Access.
What stock does YARD accept?+
Any product, any material, any manufacturer, any quantity, any project, any supplier. If you hold surplus construction stock, YARD will review it.
Recovery Assessments
How is the Recovery Assessment produced?+
It's professionally reviewed by the YARD Recovery Team. We review each list, assess current market demand, and identify recovery routes for your stock.
How long does it take?+
Most Recovery Assessments are turned around within 3-5 working days.
What file formats can I upload?+
CSV, XLSX and XLS files up to 50 MB. Any column layout is fine — the team will normalise it.
Data & security
Will my stock be visible to other companies?+
No. Your uploaded inventory remains completely confidential and is only used to prepare your Recovery Assessment. Nothing is published, shared or listed publicly without your explicit approval.
Is my data confidential?+
Yes. All uploads are stored securely and only accessed by the YARD Recovery Team for the purpose of preparing your assessment.
Can I request deletion of my data?+
Yes. Contact hello@yardtrade.co.uk at any time and we will remove your uploaded stock list and associated data. See our Privacy Policy for more detail.
The marketplace
When does the marketplace launch?+
The YARD marketplace is currently being built. We're onboarding suppliers now. Early Access members will be notified first at launch.
Who will be able to buy on YARD?+
The marketplace is being built as a trade-only environment for verified UK construction companies, merchants and contractors.
