Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Designs knows no bounds. And neither do we. Find out about the ways we deliver, here...
Buy & Collect
Our warehouse located in St Albans will contact you when your order is available for collection; for in stock items this is within 5 days of your order date, items not held in stock will be within 5 working days of arrival at our warehouse (see product page for indicative lead times).
Remember to bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase.
Please note, large items, such as sofas and large tables, are excluded from our Click & Collect service. If you have any question regarding this service, please call our Customer Service team on 020 8421 1779 (Non UK: +44 (0)20 8421 1779) or e-mail us at: CUSTOMERSERVICES@CHAPLINS.CO.UK
Standard Parcel Delivery
Parcel delivery is available for most home accessories, gifts, lighting and some smaller items of furniture. To provide the best experience for our customers, we only use our in-house delivery team or carefully vetted partners which are trackable at every stage.
The typical delivery window is 24 hours from the day your items arrive at our warehouse (see product page for indicative lead times).
All items purchased that are in stock will be sent out to you within 5 to 7 working days.
If you have ordered multiple items, we will send these out to you in one delivery as soon as they all arrive at our warehouse and they have been quality checked.
*Standard delivery does not include assembly or unpacking. Occasionally the delivery company may require assistance unloading larger items.
Pricing
Small: £14.99
Medium: £24.99
Large: £39.99
Small Furniture Delivery
Our small furniture delivery service offers delivery right to your front door (if the destination is an apartment, flat or complex, the order will be delivered inside the entrance to the building).
Our preferred courier service will be used for most smaller orders and you can rest assured that your parcel will be trackable at every stage.
The typical delivery window is 3-5 working days from the time your items arrive at our warehouse (please note that many of our products have lead times associated with them which can be clearly seen on the product page).
All items purchased that are in stock will be sent out to you within 7 to 10 working days. All orders placed after 2pm (GMT) for in-stock items will be processed the next working day.
If you have ordered multiple items, we will send these out to you in one delivery as soon as they all arrive at the warehouse and they have been quality checked.
*Small furniture deliveries do not include assembly or unpacking.
The pricing for Small Furniture delivery is dependent on the destinee's post-code. An estimate will be given at checkout.
Medium & Large Furniture Delivery
Chaplins White Glove Standard shipping service includes the following:
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Delivery up to and including 3rd floor of your building/home
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Two-man team to bring your piece to a room of your choosing
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Full packaging removal
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Installation up to 30 minutes
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While Chaplins has an in-house delivery team, we do employ third-party white glove services for certain deliveries, particularly those with special requirements. Please be aware that if your delivery requirements exceed our standard service, such as requiring more fitters or assembly time, surcharges may apply.
Our online sales department will contact you prior to delivery to discuss your requirements, including access checks and placement. If your order cannot be delivered due to restricted access, you may request delivery to an alternative address within 2 months - please note that this will incur costs for storage and redelivery.
For items that cannot fit into the room of choice through conventional delivery means, we can deliver via platform hoist, ropes or crane with a surcharge. Our third-party fitters are trained to remove wooden and UPVC sash windows.
The pricing for Medium and Large Furniture delivery is dependent on the destinee's post-code. An estimate will be given at checkout. For international deliveries, please note that we can only provide a shipping quote for orders over £3,000.
Please note that if you have agreed a particular delivery time, but are then out when our driver(s) arrive, we can rearrange delivery, but an additional delivery charge will apply, even if the original delivery was free of charge.
If you are satisfied, you will be asked to sign our Proof of Delivery note, to accept the goods. If someone else is accepting delivery on your behalf, please ensure they are aware of the product details and your criteria for acceptance.
International Delivery
Overseas delivery costs vary according to size, weight and destination. International clients can checkout out on our website without being charged and wait to receive a quote of the best courier service for your region. Please note there is a minimum order value of £2500 excl VAT on international orders. For more information on worldwide shipping please see our dedicated page, here...
Delivery Access
Please note, you are responsible for ensuring that items you order can be delivered to your property and room of choice, with safe and reasonable access from the public highway to the place of delivery.
You are also obliged to provide any required parking permits in advance of delivery. The delivery charge does not include any costs resulting from the removal of fixtures, including windows and doorways, or specialist lifting equipment.
If our delivery staff considers access unsafe, we will be unable to deliver your goods until safe access is provided.
Please note, if your orders cannot be delivered due to access restrictions, you remain liable for 50% of the order value and the full delivery charge.
If you have any concerns about access via restricted spaces, such as doorways, stairs, lifts or hallways, we strongly advise you contact customer services prior to purchase. In some circumstances our delivery staff will inspect the delivery address to confirm whether delivery will be possible.
Please call 020 8421 1779, between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday to discuss further.
Lead Times
Please note that the estimated lead times published on our website are indicative time periods which in most cases are accurate. However, due to global supply chain issues and factory shutdowns, lead times may be affected. We remain in constant communication with all our suppliers and if your order is affected, you will receive an email from your dedicated salesperson with an updated lead time.
As almost everything we sell is made-to-order most of our sales are not governed by the Distance Selling Regulations, so as well as contacting us before ordering to check everything is as it should be please read our Terms & Conditions before placing an order. Cancellations can be made within 3 working days after ordering, but after that unfortunately we need to charge up to a 40% re-stocking fee depending on the item.
Online Delivery Offer
Please note that this offer applies to ground floor only deliveries and excludes large and heavy items, which require assembly. In most cases deliveries will be made by a trusted third party provider. Additional charges apply to Cornwall, Devon, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Scottish Islands & Highlands, please email SALES@CHAPLINS.CO.UK for an accurate delivery cost. Online shop only - free delivery is NOT applicable to Trade orders and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions.
For all unresolved disputes please click HERE to visit the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform.
Brexit
At Chaplins, we take care of all customs and duties associated with importing European furniture and lighting designs into the UK. So they’ll be no hidden surprises. And no ludicrously late lead times. Just great service from start to finish.
Returns Policy
Goods that have been specially made to order in a specific finish or upholstery colour as per the customer’s specifications cannot be returned. This is in accordance with clause 13 of the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 and clause 28(b) of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. ‘Made to order’ items are defined as items that are specially produced based on a customer’s choice of finishes as ordered, and put into production as per these specifications. All items not held in stock display an estimated delivery times and a disclaimer will need to be ticked on checkout. If your order is received damaged or defective then a replacement will be manufactured and delivered as replacement as soon as possible.
As almost everything we sell is ordered from the supplier on your behalf, most of our sales are not governed by the Distance Selling Regulations, so as well as contacting us before ordering to check everything is as it should be please read our Terms & Conditions before placing an order.
Please only place your order if you are sure that the item and finish is right for your needs as you will not be able to change the order after the item has been entered into production. The exception to this is, of course, if we have not supplied the correct item or specification as per the order confirmation. It is also imperative for you to check access into your property as delivery will be actioned on the basis that you have checked the dimensions of the item you wish to order and that if fits through all doorways, stairwells and within the area of intended use.
If you would like to return or exchange an in-stock item, please contact us within 14 calendar days of receiving your order. You must return or exchange goods within 14 calendar days of cancellation but Chaplins Furniture is not responsible for any item that is not returned in the manner set forth below.
The product you return must be in new, unused condition with all the original packaging and product tags still attached. New and unused means that there are no marks on the item or signs of any wear. We will not accept any item with any indication that it was used. In such cases, the item will be returned to the purchaser. Goods can be returned to our warehouse or, if required, we can arrange for the unwanted product to be collected at your cost. The cost of returning any unwanted products will be the responsibility of the buyer. Please ensure you keep all the original packaging and carefully repackage the item for transit as it is also the buyer’s responsibility to insure the goods for transit.
Where items are large or fragile (as determined by Chaplins Furniture) we reserve the right to nominate a specialist furniture handler for return transit and pass the cost of this service onto the Customer. This transportation charge will be charged each time the Customer accepts a returns collection date but then subsequently fails to meet it.
The value of all accurately returned, unwanted products will be credited to the original purchaser’s credit or debit card minus any relevant collection charges within 14 days of receipt by us of the return. The same procedure and guidelines should be followed if you would like to exchange your order but, again, collection and re-delivery charges will apply if required and any necessary revised payments processed.
In the event of your order being received in a faulty or damaged condition, please notify us as soon as possible after you have received your goods as no claim for a replacement for damaged or missing goods can be made after three days; the manufacturer’s standard warranty on faulty goods remains valid beyond this period. Any claims regarding damaged/defective items must be made initially by calling the showroom on 020 8421 1779 and then followed up by a written claim via email to customerservices@chaplins.co.uk
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