Describe what needs protection
List glass, ceramics, screens, precision parts or other vulnerable elements and their packed dimensions and weight. State whether the load must remain upright or cannot be stacked.
A fragile label alone does not replace appropriate packaging. Ask who is responsible for protection and whether the proposed service is suitable for the goods.
Plan fragile freight enquiries at your Blockley address
For a Blockley pallet or crate, describe the receiving surface, gradient and space behind the proposed vehicle position. Tail lifts and pallet trucks need a suitable working area; ask for assessment when the final approach is stepped or sloped.
Measure the goods as they will travel, including the base and wrapping. Loading and unloading are separate arrangements; confirm the people, equipment and space available at both addresses.
- For fragile freight enquiries, prepare: fragile parts identified; protective packaging; handling and cover agreed.
- The street address does not describe the carrying route on a sloping site. Include the rise or fall from the agreed loading position to the doorway and any steps or tight turns.
Agree the journey and responsibility
If you need limited handling or a dedicated vehicle, explain why. The team can review the route and transport request before confirming suitability.
Discuss declared value, applicable cover, exclusions and evidence requirements before booking. Do not assume unlimited insurance or specialist art handling.
Your Blockley enquiry checklist
- The entrance and usable approach to the Blockley property
- Photographs or measurements of slopes, steps and turns
- An unloading method suited to the actual surface
- For fragile freight enquiries, include fragile parts identified; protective packaging; handling and cover agreed.
- Confirm the supplier, total price, handling scope and booking terms before accepting a quote.