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Courier for Power Tools

If you're looking for the best and cheapest courier (Our UPS rates start at just £6.63 + VAT) for power tools, which includes circular saws, angle grinders, routers, sanders, cordless screwdrivers, bench tools, drills, chop saws, planers, mitre saw and more, then Overland Express have got you covered. We've been a courier for tools and DIY equipment for over 25 years so you can be confident your delivery is in safe hands.

Whether you're a vendor that needs to send cordless drills to their customers, a groundskeeper or landscaper looking for a garden tool delivery service, or a homeowner that wants to hire a pressure washer to clean up your drive, we have a variety of delivery options to suit you.

We are able to ship lithium batteries by courier although regulations do apply so please ensure to check the rules before you arrange your courier service.

At Overland Express, we offer a fast, fully-tracked and reliable delivery service at a time and place that suits you. Our quick and easy online booking system is designed so you can arrange your collection and delivery in just a few clicks and our dedicated customer service team are ready to help you in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. We work in partnership with trusted industry leaders such as, DHL, DPD and UPS and even offer insurance options to cover loss or damages available exclusively to our customers (exclusions apply).

When you need to send a Makita drill or find a courier for a DeWalt saw, you may have reservations due to the cost of these items, however, we are able to offer insurance for your power tools whilst they are being shipped up to a maximum of £20,000.00 (exclusions apply).

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

Before sending your power tools or DIY equipment, we encourage you to spend a few minutes reading our packing advice to ensure your package arrives safely at its destination. If you have any questions or queries about your delivery, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Use our 'Quick Quote' tool above for instant access to our competitive prices and available delivery slots.

For more information, see our FAQ section below.

Packing Advice

Any items that contain oil or petrol, or other hazardous liquids must be drained and cleaned of any residue before sending.

When sending power tools, use the original packaging or hard case if you have it, as this will provide the maximum protection to the item. Please ensure that any battery powered tools cannot be accidentally activated.

When boxing items, wrap the item in several layers of bubble wrap, before placing in a strong outer box. Please ensure that the item cannot move around inside the box.

Voids can be filled using loose packaging materials, such as packaging peanuts or loose bubble wrap.

Once packed, shake the box to check if there is any movement, if there is, add additional packing material. Once you are satisfied with the packing, seal the box with 2-3 layers of strong packaging tape.

If you are sending a lithium ion battery, please either make sure that it is contained within the item, or packaged separately, with the terminals covered.

Do not pack them with other items, or metal objects, or tools. A maximum of 2 lithium Ion batteries can be sent per consignment. If in doubt, please contact us. These must be boxed.

Protect any sharp edges with bubble wrap, an old towel, or foam, for tools such as hacksaws, saws, jigsaws etc, then wrap the whole item in cardboard.

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Helping Feline ship their stuff

Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.








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Southwell Guitars Recommend…

Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
Southwell Guitars

Gary Southwell

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Highly recommended personal service

I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
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Specialist Areas

If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.

Why Choose Overland Express?

Cost Effective

Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.

Quote in Seconds

The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.

Express Services

UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.

Online Updates

The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.

High Value Items

High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.

Customer Assistance

Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Can I send power tools that contain lithium batteries?
A. Yes you can send lithium batteries that are contained within the tool. If sending the battery separately, If batteries are not sealed in the manufacturers original packaging, the battery terminals should be protected to prevent short circuits. please ensure that the terminals are covered, to avoid contact with any other items. We cannot send defective batteries.

Q. Can I send cordless drills?
A. You can send any cordless, tools, from drills and screwdrivers, to circular saws and reciprocating saws.

Q. Can I send power tools abroad?
A. We offer Worldwide shipping of power tools, just enter the destination country in our quick quote tool above.

Q. Can I send DIY equipment by courier?
A. We can send tools, DIY equipment, pretty much anything. If you are in any doubt, please contact us.

Q. What is the cheapest way to ship tools?
A. We have various options for shipping tools. Enter your details in the quote box above, to get the lowest rates for tool shipping.

Q. Can I ship petrol chainsaws by courier?
A. You can send a chainsaw by courier, providing it has been drained and cleaned of any liquids or residue.

Q. Can you insure my parcel?
A. We can fully insure you parcel against loss or damage, up to £20,000.00 in value.