For antique dealers, auction houses, and private collectors in Solihull requiring secure transport.
Same-Day Antique Courier Service Courier Solihull — Direct Van, Insured
Same-Day antique courier service courier in Solihull — 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 — Solihull coverage
With dedicated drivers covering Solihull and surrounding towns, we offer collection times that beat the competition. Regular pickups and drops near NEC, Birmingham Airport, Solihull Town Centre.
Areas we cover in Solihull
- Solihull
- Shirley
- Knowle
- Dorridge
- Dickens Heath
- Balsall Common
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 M42, M40, A41. Timing in Solihull is confirmed against live conditions and site access. The route and access plan is matched to the antiques collection.
Business districts we serve regularly:
- Solihull Town Centre
- Birmingham Business Park
- NEC Campus
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 Solihull today?▼
Yes, Taylors Courier Service offers same-day dedicated transport for antiques across Solihull. 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 you deliver antiques on weekends?▼
Yes, subject to availability. Evening, weekend and bank-holiday work is quoted for the specific job.
How much does same-day antiques delivery cost?▼
From £1.25/mile, £55 minimum — priced on distance not parcel bands. You get a firm price before booking; any access, timing or specialist requirements are included in that quotation.
Is my antiques insured while in transit?▼
Yes — up to £5,000 Goods-in-Transit cover as standard. If your antiques is worth more than that, tell us at booking and we'll arrange higher cover.
How quickly can you collect a antiques in Solihull?▼
Collection in 60–90 minutes, delivered same working day. For truly urgent jobs we aim for a 60–90 minute collection window from booking confirmation.
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.
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