Waiting for deliveries in Cirencester

Delivery times slip and tradespeople run late. A four-hour delivery window can take up your whole morning. I sit in for you so you can get on with your day.

What is included

Waiting at your house for a courier delivery (Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, DHL, UPS, FedEx). Accepting the parcel, signing if needed, putting it somewhere safe, locking up. Waiting in for a tradesperson (a boiler engineer, a meter reader, a carpet fitter) for an agreed window, letting them in, staying while they work, locking up afterwards. Waiting for a delivery that needs unpacking, lifting or positioning once it arrives (a new washing machine, a sofa, a wardrobe flat-pack).

If the tradesperson is doing work I'm not qualified to supervise, like a gas engineer or an electrician on a notifiable job, I'll stay present but not interfere. I'm there to let them in and lock up, not to inspect their work.

What is NOT included

I won't sign for something I haven't seen arrive, accept a delivery that looks damaged without flagging it and photographing it first, or pay for anything on your behalf on the doorstep unless pre-arranged. I won't let anyone in unless you've told me to expect them.

How long it takes

I charge for the length of the window. A two-hour wait is £90 at the normal rate. A four-hour window is a half day: £125.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. It's the minimum charge, so it's worth saving up a few small jobs for one visit. After that it's £35 an hour, charged in half-hours. Got a longer list? A half day (4 hours) is £125 and a full day (8 hours) is £230. If the delivery is late, I'll ring you before I stay on and tell you what the extra time costs.

Common questions

What if the courier never comes? You still pay for the time booked, because the time has been held. I'll text you an update when the slot ends and discuss what you want to do next.

Can you unpack and position the delivery? Yes, within reason. A washing machine that needs connecting is a job for a plumber. A sofa moved into the lounge is fine.

Do you take photos of the delivered item? Yes. I photograph the box on arrival and the condition of any external damage, and send them to you so there's a record if you need to raise a claim.