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A wooden or plastic platform stacked with goods, shrink-wrapped and secured, transported on a flatbed or lorry with lift gate.

Large orders or bulk shipments arrive palletised via freight, often with pallet delivery to kerbside, not inside the house.

Book courier, prepare goods on a pallet, driver collects with the right vehicle, pallets delivered kerbside or specified location.

Faster handling, reduced damage risk, easier stacking/storage, and cost-effective for large shipments.

Check with local warehouses, supermarkets, B&Q, builders merchants, or offers on reuse websites.

Goods arranged and shipped on pallets for safe bulk transit.

Check for cracks, splinters, tight boards, no excessive warping, and that nails/screws are secure.

Arrange items on a sturdy pallet, secure with straps and shrink wrap to keep stable for transit.

Usually 3–5 years or longer if kept dry and well handled.

A second-hand pallet with superficial damage but still structurally sound for general shipping.