The Pumphouse Demolition Yard is a salvage yard in a group of heritage buildings dating from the late 1800s, on the corner of Tuam Street and Mathesons Road in Linwood, Christchurch. It sells recycled building materials, including near-new double glazed windows, aluminium joinery, kitchens, corrugated iron, timber, recycled bricks, tiles, railway sleepers and steel beams. It also specialises in architectural antiques and character house parts, such as fire surrounds, stained glass and plaster ceiling roses.
The yard holds hundreds of doors and windows, from sliders and French doors to bifold doors, along with bathroom and laundry fittings. Customers describe a wide variety of old wood, iron and metal, and say the staff are helpful. One customer sold a house after installing a salvaged cell door, and another bought oak tongue and groove for a bench top. Some visitors did not find what they needed on the day, but still recommend the yard. Freight can be arranged to most places in New Zealand. Pickups and deliveries are not taken after 3.30pm on weekdays or 12.30pm on Saturdays. It suits renovators and builders looking for character salvage.