UK · Updated 2026 · Buying guide
Reclaimed Sash Windows Delivery in Edinburgh: Costs, Lead Times, Hiab Drops
Delivery makes or breaks a Edinburgh surplus deal. A £200 delivery on a £400 pallet of sash windows destroys the saving — so this guide breaks down 2026 rates across Scotland and shows how to keep logistics under 10% of the material cost.
Edinburgh delivery pricing 2026
Central Belt next-day pallet £60–£95
Best delivery method by load size
- Up to 500kg: Transit-sized van, £70–£140 in Edinburgh
- 500kg – 1 tonne: pallet on a curtainsider, Central Belt next-day pallet £60–£95
- 1–5 tonnes: hiab drop with kerbside offload
- 5+ tonnes: full artic with FLT unload — book grid access
Cost-saving tactics inside Edinburgh
- Consolidate multiple category buys from one yard
- Choose weekday off-peak drop slots
- Pre-book a suburb-based transhipment yard for last-mile
- Offer collection for a 10–15% seller discount
Collection and delivery inside Edinburgh
Most Edinburgh sellers hold stock inside EH1, EH3 and EH10 and offer Central Belt next-day pallet £60–£95. For loads over a tonne of sash windows, a hiab drop is usually more economical than multiple van runs.
Frequently asked questions
+Can I get same-day delivery in Edinburgh?
Yes for most postcodes inside EH1, EH3 and EH10. Same-day slots typically add £30–£60 over next-day.
+Who unloads at the drop point?
Curtainsider drivers offload with a pallet truck to kerbside only. For garden access or narrow drives, book a hiab.
+Is delivery insured?
Reputable pallet networks insure to £1,300/pallet by default. Higher-value sash windows loads should be declared for extended cover.