For antique dealers, auction houses, and private collectors in Birmingham requiring secure transport.
Same-Day Antique Courier Service Courier Birmingham — Direct Van, Insured
Same-Day antique courier service courier in Birmingham — collected on a dedicated direct van, handled with care, delivered with signed POD. One driver from door to door. No pallet network sort, no depot handover, no shared load.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Same-Day / Urgent
Need a delivery today? Collection within 60–90 minutes, direct driver, status updates — your job goes straight to the front of the queue.
Car from £1.25/mile · £55 minimum
Flexible DeliveryTypically around 30% less
Not in a rush? Flexi7 allows collection and delivery within seven days. We can match your delivery with suitable vehicle movements, subject to route suitability and availability.
Ideal for furniture, marketplace pickups & non-urgent freight
60–90 min
Urgent collection
£1.25/mi
From, £55 min
Up to £5k
Goods-in-Transit
UK-Wide
Direct, no depot
What's in scope (and what isn't)
We'd rather be honest about boundaries than win a job we can't do properly.
What we do
- Same-day collection in 60–90 minutes during working hours
- One driver, one van, no depot handover
- Specialised handling of fragile and valuable antiques by experienced Self-Employed Subcontractors.
- Careful loading and unloading with appropriate padding and securing measures to prevent movement.
- Direct, dedicated vehicle transport ensures your antique item travels alone, reducing transit risks.
- Proof of delivery obtained upon successful, safe handover at the destination address.
- Signed + photo POD on delivery, goods-in-transit cover of at least £5,000 held by the allocated driver
- Signed + photo POD emailed the moment your antiques is delivered
What we don't
- International shipping (we're UK-only)
- ADR / hazardous goods
- Temperature-controlled or pharma-grade transport
- Livestock or livefood
- We do not provide packing services; items must be prepared for transport prior to collection.
- We cannot offer appraisal or authentication services for antique items.
Same-Day antiques courier — Birmingham coverage
At the heart of the UK motorway network, Birmingham is our gateway to nationwide delivery – with local expertise across all districts. Regular pickups and drops near NEC, Birmingham New Street, Bullring.
Areas we cover in Birmingham
- Birmingham City Centre
- Edgbaston
- Selly Oak
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- Erdington
Outside your immediate area? Ask — direct-van routing means we can usually reach the whole of West Midlands same day.
Local routes & access
Road access includes M6, M5, M42. Local collection points may include Birmingham Airport and Birmingham New Street. Timing in Birmingham is confirmed against live conditions and site access. The route and access plan is matched to the antiques collection.
Business districts we serve regularly:
- NEC
- Colmore Business District
- Jewellery Quarter
- City Centre
How it works
Book online or WhatsApp
Send pickup, drop, item description and any deadline. We reply with a firm price and collection window in minutes.
Direct-van collection
One driver, one van, no depot. Collection typically within 60–90 minutes for urgent, or your chosen window for flexible jobs.
Status updates
You (and the recipient) get a Status updates link. Photo taken at collection so condition is on record before it leaves.
Signed POD on drop
Signature + photo POD emailed on delivery. Anything unusual is flagged in real time, not after the fact.
Price in 60 seconds — direct from £1.25/mile.
Get Your Free QuoteTransparent pricing
Same pricing structure as our public price guide.
Urgent (same-day, direct)
Car service from £1.25 per mile, £55 minimum. The assigned vehicle and final price depend on the load and route; Status updates are included and driver goods-in-transit cover is normally up to £5,000.
Flexi7
Collection and delivery within seven days, normally around 30% below the equivalent dedicated service where suitable and available.
Two-person crew
The standard second-person option adds £85 where offered. Specialist handling, unusual access or larger crews are quoted separately.
FAQs
Can you transport a valuable antique within Birmingham today?▼
Yes, Taylors Courier Service offers same-day dedicated transport for antiques across Birmingham. We aim for collection within 60-90 minutes of booking, ensuring prompt delivery to its destination. Your item is our only priority.
How do you ensure the safety of fragile antiques during transit?▼
Our Self-Employed Subcontractors are experienced in handling delicate items, utilising secure loading techniques and appropriate strapping to prevent movement. Your antique travels in a dedicated vehicle, minimising handling and potential damage.
What insurance coverage is provided for antique items?▼
All consignments, including antiques, are covered by Goods in Transit insurance up to a value of £5,000. For items exceeding this value, we recommend arranging supplementary personal insurance coverage.
Do I get proof of delivery?▼
Signature plus a photo of your antiques at the delivery address, emailed to you the moment it's dropped.
Where in Birmingham do you collect from?▼
All Birmingham postcodes and the wider West Midlands area — including Edgbaston, Birmingham City Centre, Erdington.
How is the delivery managed?▼
Taylors coordinates an allocated owner-driver and dedicated vehicle from collection to delivery, without a depot handover.
Can you deliver a antiques outside Birmingham?▼
Yes — collection in Birmingham, delivery anywhere in the UK. Same driver for the whole run, so the antiques is handled once.
Do you deliver antiques on weekends?▼
Yes, subject to availability. Evening, weekend and bank-holiday work is quoted for the specific job.
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