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Surplus Wire Buyers for Commercial Renovations in SC
Office and retail renovation generates the most common wire surplus in the state: MC cable coils, THHN partials, data cable boxes and service upgrade leftovers. We buy all of it.
Wire and cable only. Statewide South Carolina pickup, no obligation to sell.
The standard renovation inventory
('The standard renovation inventory', ['A typical office or retail renovation produces 12/2 and 12/3 MC coils, 10/3 for equipment, partial THHN spools, boxes of Cat6, and sometimes a service upgrade with SER or large conductor left over. It is the same inventory in every market in South Carolina.', 'We buy it as a single lot from the contractor or the building owner, and we quote line by line so the seller knows what each item is worth.'])
('Demolition-phase cable', ['Cable removed during demolition is usually scrap, but long continuous cuts of service cable and feeder conductor have product value. Setting those aside during demolition is the difference between scrap pricing and product pricing.', 'If the renovation is a full gut, ask the demolition contractor to keep identifiable reels and long cuts separate.'])
('Tenant improvement cycles', ['Buildings with frequent tenant improvements produce a steady trickle of wire surplus. Property managers who consolidate it and sell it annually recover more than they do by discarding it building by building.', 'We can set up a recurring pickup arrangement for portfolios with continuous renovation activity.'])
Demolition-phase cable
('The standard renovation inventory', ['A typical office or retail renovation produces 12/2 and 12/3 MC coils, 10/3 for equipment, partial THHN spools, boxes of Cat6, and sometimes a service upgrade with SER or large conductor left over. It is the same inventory in every market in South Carolina.', 'We buy it as a single lot from the contractor or the building owner, and we quote line by line so the seller knows what each item is worth.'])
('Demolition-phase cable', ['Cable removed during demolition is usually scrap, but long continuous cuts of service cable and feeder conductor have product value. Setting those aside during demolition is the difference between scrap pricing and product pricing.', 'If the renovation is a full gut, ask the demolition contractor to keep identifiable reels and long cuts separate.'])
('Tenant improvement cycles', ['Buildings with frequent tenant improvements produce a steady trickle of wire surplus. Property managers who consolidate it and sell it annually recover more than they do by discarding it building by building.', 'We can set up a recurring pickup arrangement for portfolios with continuous renovation activity.'])
Tenant improvement cycles
('The standard renovation inventory', ['A typical office or retail renovation produces 12/2 and 12/3 MC coils, 10/3 for equipment, partial THHN spools, boxes of Cat6, and sometimes a service upgrade with SER or large conductor left over. It is the same inventory in every market in South Carolina.', 'We buy it as a single lot from the contractor or the building owner, and we quote line by line so the seller knows what each item is worth.'])
('Demolition-phase cable', ['Cable removed during demolition is usually scrap, but long continuous cuts of service cable and feeder conductor have product value. Setting those aside during demolition is the difference between scrap pricing and product pricing.', 'If the renovation is a full gut, ask the demolition contractor to keep identifiable reels and long cuts separate.'])
('Tenant improvement cycles', ['Buildings with frequent tenant improvements produce a steady trickle of wire surplus. Property managers who consolidate it and sell it annually recover more than they do by discarding it building by building.', 'We can set up a recurring pickup arrangement for portfolios with continuous renovation activity.'])
Typical inventory from this sector
- 12/2 and 12/3 MC cable coils
- 10/3 and 8/3 MC cable
- Partial THHN and THWN-2 spools
- Cat5e and Cat6 data cable boxes
- Lighting and lighting control cable
- SER and SEU service upgrade cable
- Feeder conductor from panel upgrades
- Fire alarm and low-voltage cable
- Grounding conductor
- Demolition-phase long continuous cuts
How this material is evaluated
Three things decide the offer: what the cable is, how much is left, and whether it can still be used. Documentation helps, but it is not a substitute for condition.
| Construction | Type, insulation, voltage rating and conductor material confirmed from print or tag |
| Footage | Reel tag, counter reading or physical measurement |
| Condition | Jacket integrity, moisture at the ends, armor or shield damage |
| History | Never energized, removed from service, or unknown |
| Logistics | Handling equipment, access restrictions and pickup window |
| Documentation | Reel tags, submittals, test records and storeroom lists |
Questions from commercial renovation surplus wire
Do you buy small renovation leftovers?
Yes, as part of a lot. A single partial coil is rarely worth a pickup on its own.
Can you set up recurring pickups?
Yes, for property portfolios with continuous renovation activity.
Do you buy cable removed during demolition?
Yes, when it is separated and identifiable. Mixed demolition debris is priced as scrap.
Do you buy service upgrade leftovers?
Yes, SER, SEU and large conductor are among the highest-value items in a renovation.
Cities we serve for this sector
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Tell us what is on the reel
Send the basics and a few photographs. Reel tags, jacket markings and cut ends are usually enough for us to price the material without a site visit.
- Manufacturer or brand, if legible
- Wire type, gauge or size, and voltage rating
- Approximate footage and number of spools
- Photos of reel tags, jacket print and cable ends
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