Pallet delivery
We deliver pallets to any UK site a lorry can reach, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, priced by postcode with no minimum order, from one stack to a full lorry load.
Stock sizes usually arrive within 1 to 3 working days, on a curtain-sider for forklift unloading or a tail-lift vehicle on request.
Where do you deliver pallets in the UK?
We deliver pallets across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and every delivery is priced to its postcode.
- England
- Delivered to any site a lorry can reach, priced by postcode
- Scotland
- Delivered on the same terms as England and Wales; Highland and island postcodes are quoted with their own delivery date
- Wales
- Delivered to any site a lorry can reach, priced by postcode
- Northern Ireland
- Delivered by sea crossing, with its own delivery date; wooden pallets arrive ISPM 15 treated and marked
Pallet delivery to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands
We deliver pallets to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands on the same quote as the mainland, with a delivery date set for the postcode, because these loads travel further or cross the sea.
- Northern IrelandWooden pallets going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland must be ISPM 15 treated and marked, according to GOV.UK, so we send heat-treated, marked pallets for those loads.
- The HighlandsHighland postcodes are quoted with their own delivery date, set when you send the postcode.
- The islandsIsland deliveries, including the Hebrides and Shetland, are quoted the same way.
Which vehicles deliver your pallets?
We send pallets on one of four vehicles (an articulated curtain-sider, a rigid lorry, a flatbed or a tail-lift vehicle), chosen by the number of pallets and how the site is reached.
| Vehicle | Suits | How it is unloaded | You need on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated curtain-sider | Full loads and large orders | From the side, by forklift, with the curtain drawn back | A forklift and room for a 13.6 m trailer |
| Rigid lorry | Part loads and sites too tight for an articulated lorry | From the side or rear, by forklift | A forklift |
| Flatbed | Smaller orders and restricted-access sites | From the side, by forklift | A forklift |
| Tail-lift vehicle | Sites with no forklift | Each stack lowered to the ground on the tail lift and moved by pallet truck | Level, hard ground where the stacks go down |
The quote names the vehicle for your delivery, so the site knows what is coming. Height barriers, narrow gates, loading-bay times and site rules go on the quote request, and we plan the vehicle around them.
How are pallets unloaded on your site?
Pallets are unloaded by your forklift from the side or rear of the vehicle, or, with no forklift on site, by tail lift and pallet truck, and we plan which before the vehicle leaves.
- With a forklift
- Full loads arrive on a curtain-sider for forklift offload, from the side, stack by stack.
- With no forklift
- The driver lowers each stack to the ground on the tail lift and moves it by pallet truck to a spot beside the vehicle.
Tell us about three things on your site.
- Your forkliftwhether there is one, and who drives it
- The groundlevel and hard where the stacks go down
- The accessheight barriers, gates and booking-in times
How long does pallet delivery take?
Pallet delivery usually takes the next working day to 3 working days for stock sizes, and 2 to 5 working days for heat-treated and bespoke pallets, and the date is confirmed with your quote.
The pallet, the number and the postcode decide the delivery date. A fixed date goes in the "Needed by" field, and the quote says whether we meet it. A repeat order on a set day fixes the date once, with no new lead time for each order.
Regular pallet deliveries on a set day
We deliver regular pallet orders on a set day, weekly, fortnightly or monthly, so the pallets arrive before you run short.
- The dayagreed once, for each site
- The palletsthe same size, grade and build each time
- The old palletscollected on the same run, on request
Is there a minimum order for pallet delivery?
No, there is no minimum order for pallet delivery, from one stack of pallets to a full lorry load.
Larger loads cost less per pallet to deliver, because the vehicle and the run are shared by more pallets. Several products travel on one delivery, each stacked apart, including pallets of different sizes, grades or materials and pallet collars.
How many pallets fit on one lorry?
A full lorry load carries up to 495 empty Euro pallets, 33 stacks of 15. On the floor, a 13.6 m trailer takes 33 Euro pallets or 26 UK standard pallets in a single layer.
| Pallet | Footprint | Floor spaces on a 13.6 m trailer | How they fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro pallet | 1200 x 800 mm | 33 | 11 rows of 3 |
| UK standard pallet | 1200 x 1000 mm | 26 | 13 rows of 2 |
A floor space is one pallet's footprint on the trailer floor. Empty pallets travel in stacks on each floor space, so a full load counts far more pallets than floor spaces.
A stack of 15 EPAL Euro pallets stands 2.16 m high and weighs about 375 kg, because each EPAL Euro pallet is 144 mm high and about 25 kg, according to EPAL. UK standard stacks and full loads are counted on the quote, because the height varies by build.
How delivery affects your pallet quote
Delivery is priced into your pallet quote, in one figure with the pallets. Its share is set by the distance, the number of pallets, the vehicle, how soon and how often.
- DistanceThe run from us to your postcode is part of the delivered price.
- Number of palletsLarger loads cost less per pallet to deliver.
- VehicleA tail-lift vehicle or a flatbed is planned for the site that needs one.
- How soonA fixed or early date is priced with the quote.
- How oftenA regular set-day order shares a planned run.
Send those five with the pallets you need, and one pallet quote prices the pallets and the delivery together.
Get a delivered pallet price for your postcode
A delivered pallet price covers the pallets and the run to your site. Tell us what you need, how many, the postcode, how the pallets will be unloaded and when.
- Distancethe delivery postcode
- Number of palletsone stack to a full load
- Vehicleforklift on site, or a tail-lift vehicle
- How soonthe date you need them
- How oftena one-off order or a regular delivery
Do you deliver other goods on pallets?
No, we deliver the pallets we sell, not other firms' goods on pallets, so for a pallet of your own goods to send, a pallet courier or haulage network is the service to book.
We do deliver the empty pallets those goods go out on, straight to the site they leave from.
Can you collect old pallets on the same delivery?
Yes, we collect your old pallets on the same run as your delivery, on request, and reusable pallets are bought back by size and grade.
Sound UK standard, Euro and half pallets are most wanted, and collection is usually free for 50 pallets or more. Write the number of old pallets in "Anything else" on the quote request, and one quote covers both directions.
Pallet delivery FAQs
Do you deliver pallets near me?
Yes, we deliver pallets to any UK site a lorry can reach, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Send your postcode and we price the delivery to it.
Can you deliver pallets the next day?
Sometimes. Stock sizes usually arrive from the next working day to 3 working days; heat-treated and bespoke pallets usually take 2 to 5 working days. Put your date on the quote and we confirm if next day is possible.
Does the driver unload the pallets?
Yes, when there is no forklift on site, the driver lowers each stack on the tail lift and moves it by pallet truck. With a forklift on site, your team unloads from the side.
Is delivery included in the pallet price?
Yes, every quote gives the pallets and delivery in one figure, priced to your postcode. The distance, the number of pallets and the vehicle set delivery's share.
Can you deliver CHEP pallets?
No. CHEP, LPR and IPP pallets remain the property of the pool companies, so we never buy, sell or recycle them. They go back to their owners.
