Garden equipment delivery across the UK
Garden machinery is heavy, dirty, often fuelled and rarely boxed — which is why parcel carriers will not touch it. We move it in one dedicated van with straps, blankets and a driver who stays with the load from collection to delivery.
That covers ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowers, rotavators, chippers, pressure washers, garden furniture sets, planters, statuary, sheds in kit form, greenhouse glass panels crated by the supplier, and plants and trees travelling between nurseries and gardens.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Machinery: fuel, oil and batteries
Before we collect any petrol or diesel machinery, drain the fuel tank as far as practical, make sure the oil filler and fuel cap are sealed, and disconnect the battery on ride-ons. Machines are transported level and strapped so nothing can tip or leak.
We cannot accept leaking machinery, damaged fuel tanks or loose cans of petrol travelling alongside the machine. That is a safety limit, not a paperwork one.
Ride-on mowers and loading
Ride-ons and compact tractors usually need either a tail lift or a ramp and a second person. Tell us the make, model and rough weight, whether it is driveable under its own power, and what the ground is like at both ends — a soft lawn is a different job to a paved driveway.
Where a machine is not driveable, or has flat tyres or a seized deck, say so at quote stage. Manoeuvring a dead machine takes two people and more time.
Garden furniture, pots and stone
- Rattan and teak sets, benches, loungers and parasols — blanket-wrapped and strapped
- Large planters, urns, troughs and stone statuary, which are heavy for their size
- Barbecues, pizza ovens, fire pits and hot-tub surrounds
- Shed and summerhouse kits, and supplier-crated glass panels
- Water features and pond liners, drained before collection
Plants, trees and living stock
We move potted plants, shrubs and semi-mature trees for nurseries, landscapers and private customers, secured upright with root balls supported. We are a transport service, not a horticultural specialist: we do not guarantee the condition or survival of living stock, and long journeys in extreme heat or frost carry risk that is worth planning around.
Where a plant is tall or top-heavy, expect a two-person load and a taller van.
What we do not do
- We do not service, repair, assemble or install machinery
- We do not erect sheds, greenhouses or garden buildings
- We do not carry loose fuel, gas bottles or hazardous chemicals
- We do not remove green waste on a delivery job — waste removal is booked separately
What it costs, and cover in transit
Pricing follows the vehicle: small van from £1.45 per mile (£65 minimum), short-wheelbase from £1.60 (£70), long-wheelbase from £1.95 (£85), and a Luton box van with tail lift from £2.40 per mile with a £115 minimum. A two-person crew adds quoted based on the requirements.
The allocated driver holds driver goods-in-transit cover normally up to £5,000; Taylors Courier Service Ltd's contractual liability is capped separately at £250 under our Terms and Conditions, and the driver's cover is not a guaranteed settlement. Cover is subject to policy terms, exclusions, adequate packaging, declared value, evidence of value and the claims procedure — declare anything worth more than £5,000 before collection.
How to get a price
Put both postcodes into the quote box above for an instant figure, or send the details on WhatsApp and we will confirm the vehicle, crew and price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can you transport a ride-on mower?
Yes. Ride-ons are moved with a ramp or tail lift and strapped level. Tell us the make, model, weight, whether it drives, and the ground conditions at both ends so we send the right vehicle and crew.
Does the fuel need to be drained?
Yes, as far as practical. Fuel and oil caps must be sealed, batteries disconnected on ride-ons, and no loose fuel cans travel with the machine.
How much does garden equipment delivery cost?
From £1.45 per mile in a small van with a £65 minimum job, up to £2.40 per mile in a Luton box van with a £115 minimum. Put both postcodes in the quote box for your exact figure.
Will you assemble garden furniture or erect a shed?
No. We deliver into the position you have agreed where access allows, but we do not assemble furniture or erect garden buildings.
Can you move plants and trees?
Yes, secured upright with the root ball supported. We cannot guarantee the condition or survival of living stock, particularly on long journeys in extreme weather.
Can you take the old mower away at the same time?
Only as a separately quoted waste removal job, because disposal is a licensed activity with its own paperwork.