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Same day courier for utilities

Repairs on water, power, gas and telecoms networks can't wait for a part to arrive tomorrow. We collect within the hour and drive straight to the depot, compound or work site.

We carry parts, tools and equipment for utility companies and their contractors, from small fittings to pallets of materials.

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What we move for utility companies and contractors

  • Pipe fittings, valves and couplings
  • Cable, connectors and jointing kits
  • Meters and metering equipment
  • Tools and test equipment
  • Signage and traffic management kit
  • PPE and safety equipment
  • Pump and generator parts
  • Pallets of materials for compounds

Why utility companies and contractors choose Vanguard

Repairs finished sooner

We get the missing part to the crew the same day, with an ETA they can plan around.

Sites without addresses

Give us a map pin or what3words location and a contact, and we'll find the crew.

Heavy kit handled

Tail-lift vehicles and trucks for cable, pallets and heavier equipment.

How a same day booking works

  1. Tell us the job

    Call, WhatsApp or send the quote form with both postcodes and what you're sending. We reply with a price and a collection time.

  2. We collect within the hour

    Once you confirm, the nearest suitable driver heads to you. We aim to be there within 60 minutes.

  3. Follow the journey

    Your goods stay on that one vehicle. You get live ETAs, and a real person if you need to change anything.

  4. Delivered direct

    We hand over at the delivery address and confirm to you as soon as it's done.

Utilities courier questions

Can you deliver to a roadside work site?

Yes. Send us a map pin or what3words location and the crew contact's number, and the driver will call when close.

Can you collect from a depot or stores?

Yes. Give us the depot address, the stores contact and any collection reference.

Can you move cable drums?

Smaller drums that fit our vans and trucks, yes. Tell us the size and weight and we'll confirm the right vehicle.

Booking something urgent?

Tell us what needs to move and where. We will give you a price and a collection time straight away.

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