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Curtainside 24 tonne without offload For the largest loads, we can arrange for outside hauliers to deliver anywhere in the UK. The largest will take 24 transport crates, but cannot unload the material. The customer must arrange for a forklift or similarly suitable equipment to remove the pallets. Please make sure that there is sufficient space for the load to be stored on site before ordering.

Flatbed Crane lorry 12,500kg capacity We can arrange for a crane lorry with outside hauliers to deliver anywhere in the UK, but in practical terms is usually from the midlands down. Please make sure that there is sufficient space for the load to be stored on site before ordering.

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7.5 tonne crane lorries 3,150kg capacity We use in-house small crane lorries for deliveries in the south west. We normally extend to approximately, Bristol in the north, Bridport in the east, Salcome in the south and Bodmin in the South west.

Cabstar 1,400kg capacity We use a Cabstar for smaller deliveries in the south west or where access is very limited. We normally extend to approximately, Bristol in the north, Bridport in the east, Salcome in the south and Bodmin in the west west.

General We do not have regular delivery areas. We charge by the hour for a round trip including offload time. If we can incorporate one part delivery with another, then we share the delivery cost proportionately. Dependent on workload, we usually deliver within a day or two, in emergencies it is sometimes possible to make a same day delivery but we would urge you to try and plan in advance to avoid disappointment. Vehicle size Overall dimensions are: length 15' 5"(4.7m), height 6'8" (2.04m), width 5'7" (1.7m) plus mirrors. These are the exact measurements and access gates etc. must have plenty of room to turn into the gates and have several inches to spare either side. Offload methods We offload 1000kg dumpy bags from the Cabstar by tipping and sliding off the back in a controlled slide. This is a very effective method but requires extra height for the tip and the vehicle cannot be on a sideways slope as this is dangerous and can result in the back splitting on the edge of the vehicle. If the dumpy bag is to be taken off by fork lift, we place them inside a wooden crate for transport. We do not normally leave these on site. If these are required for transport to another site or for storage, we charge a refundable deposit. Transport crates In order to ensure that dumpy bags of mortar stay upright, we place them inside a wooden transport crate. We do not normally leave these on site. If these are required for transport to another site or for storage, we charge a refundable deposit.

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Palletised deliveries 250kg - 1,200kg capacity We use palletised delivery companies to deliver throughout the UK and beyond.

General These vehicles do not have a crane for offload, the driver can only offload the pallets with a tail lift if this is requested. Each pallet incurs a separate charge, but some discounts may apply for multiple drops at the same time to the same site. In some cases we can ask for a transit type van with about a tonne capacity to deliver to very restricted sites. Consignments may be left at customers request in a safe area off of public areas otherwise, the consignment will be returned to the depot. The driver must be able to make the delivery or a redelivery fee will be charged. Pallet capacities Pallet prices are dependent on a number of factors, we always offer the the most efficient and cost effective method in each situation. The various options can be a little complicated, we have tried to cover most here. Please contact the office for clarification if required. Quarter pallet; This is a next working day delivery and will take a gross weight of up to 250kg, ie. 10 x 25kg bags of NHL or 12 x 20kg bags of lime mortar. Half pallet max size 1m x1.2m x 1.5m high; This can be a next working day or an economy service (2-3 working days) and will take a gross weight up to 500kg i.e 25 x 20kg bags lime mortar or 22 x 21kg tubs lime mortar or 17 x 27kg tubs lime putty. Full pallet max size 1m x1.2m x 1.5m high; This can be a next working day or an economy service (2-3 working days) and will take a gross weight up to 1,000-1,200kg. Although in theory, it is possible to transport up to 1,200kg, this is restricted to customer forklift offload and the physical limits of the materials to be transported. For example, it is possible to fit 45 x 10 litre tubs (i.e. 21kg lime mortar etc.) in total or 22 x 20 litre tubs (i.e. 27kg lime putty) plus 5 x 25kg bags of Metastar or 48 x 25kg bags of NHL. Wooden transport crate max size 1m x1.2m x 1.5m high; Any dumpy bag of lime from 500kg upwards needs to be transported in a crate to keep it secure. Transport crates also need to be used for the small 20kg bags of lime mortar for between 25 - 45 bags. Vehicle size 16 x tonne 9,000kg capacity This is the standard lorry size that can be expected unless a similar vehicle is specified. Overall dimensions are: length 32' (9.6m), height 12' (3.7m), width 8' (2.5m) plus mirrors. These are the exact measurements and access gates etc. must have plenty of room to turn into the gates and have several inches to spare either side. Vehicle size 7.5 tonne 2,500kg-3,000kg capacity If access is limited, this size should be specified. Overall dimensions are: length 21' (6.3m), height 11' 6"(3.7m), width 8' (2.5m) plus mirrors. These are the exact measurements and access gates etc. must have plenty of room to turn into the gates and have several inches to spare either side. Fork lift offload The pallets/transport crates can be offloaded from vehicles by customers own fork lifts or similarly suitable equipment. Some hauliers will carry a pallet up to 1,200kg for this system (i.e. 48 x 25kg bags on one pallet). Tail lift offload 1000kg gross capacity The pallets/transport crates can be offloaded from vehicles by the driver. The driver can lower the pallet by a hydraulic tail lift and take it off the tail lift by a pump action pallet truck. Pallet trucks are moved by the driver without aid of a motor, this means that some sites may not be suitable for this method. The lorry must be able to get close to the drop site. The ground must be very firm and level, so no grass, gravel, walls, steps, or other undulations can be negotiated with a pallet truck. It is sometimes possible to overcome gravel drives etc. by placing a strong board on the ground to actually get the pallet from the tail lift only. Hand offload Pallets may be offloaded from vehicles by customers own labour if necessary and if the pallet can be broken down. The hauliers tend to prefer to deliver by tail lift as it is usually quicker, also the driver is not required to help customers break down pallets, so it is important to ensure that enough fit labour is available if this method is required. Dumpy bags of mortar/plaster are not suitable for hand offload.

Courier deliveries We offer this service for deliveries of individual packages throughout the UK and beyond.

Parcel Force & letter post We use these services is for deliveries of individual letters and light packages throughout the UK and beyond.

VAT @ 17.5% is applicable. We deliver next day throughout the UK. For European and overseas deliveries contact our sales office.

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