Materials from Shops in Poole & Dorset
Shop collection & delivery across Poole and Dorset.
LDK Man and Van collects furniture, building materials, DIY purchases, and business stock directly from shops, showrooms, and suppliers across Poole and Dorset, then delivers to your home or business address. Covered by Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance, with a fixed price agreed before collection.
Your Trusted Transport Partner
Bought a wardrobe from a furniture showroom, timber from a builders’ merchant, or a flat-pack piece from a DIY superstore, but it won’t fit in your car and the shop doesn’t deliver to your postcode? We collect directly from the shop, check it against your order, and deliver it to your door.
Our Delivery Process
- Get a quote — send us the item, the shop it’s from, and your delivery address, along with approximate dimensions if known.
- Confirm collection details — check the order reference or collection number is ready with the shop, and confirm access at the delivery address (stairs, parking, lift).
- Confirm with a deposit — 30% secures your date and fixes your price against the details provided.
- Collection and delivery — we check the item against your order, load it, and deliver to your door. Balance paid by card on delivery.
Cancellations made at least 72 hours before collection get a full deposit refund.
Residential & Commercial Solutions
- Furniture & showroom collections:
wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, and flat-pack furniture from showrooms and furniture retailers. - Building materials & trade collections:
timber, sheet materials, flooring, and other supplies from builders’ merchants and DIY superstores. - Business collections:
stock, equipment, and supplies collected from local suppliers and delivered to your premises.
Each collection is scoped around the item, the shop’s location, and your delivery address not a fixed schedule.
Items We Commonly Transport
- Furniture from showrooms and retail stores (wardrobes, sofas, flat-pack items)
- Building materials from DIY superstores and builders’ merchants
- Large items too big for a standard car
- Stock and supplies for businesses
Retail purchases are carried within our vehicle’s available dimensions and payload send the item and approximate size at the quote stage and we’ll confirm honestly whether it fits.
What We Need From You Before Collection
- The shop address and your order or collection reference number
- Item dimensions, if the shop provides them
- Whether the item is boxed, assembled, or on a pallet
- Access details at delivery stairs, lift, parking restrictions
- Confirmation the order is ready for collection before we arrive
Providing this at the quote stage means the price agreed at booking is the price you pay.
Modern Vehicles & Specialist Equipment
| Feature | What It Means for Your Shop Delivery |
|---|---|
| 20m³ cargo volume | Space for large furniture, flat-pack items, or multiple building material bundles in one trip |
| 500kg hydraulic tail lift | Heavy items lifted level into the van, not carried up a ramp |
| 979kg payload | Covers most single large-item or multi-item collections |
| Internal space: 4,119mm L x 1,951mm W x 2,120mm H | Fits large wardrobes, sofas, and building material bundles without forcing |
| Protective blankets & straps | Reduces scuffing and shifting in transit |
Safe & Fully Insured Transportation
Is my purchase insured during delivery?
We carry Goods in Transit insurance, which covers items while loaded and in transit, and Public Liability insurance, which covers accidental damage during loading or unloading. Cover is subject to policy terms and limits ask us to confirm current details when you book.
How are items checked and protected?
We check the item against your order reference at collection, wrap and strap it for transit, and confirm condition again at delivery.
Flexible Scheduling & Same-Day Availability
Collections can be booked across the week, with same-day delivery available for urgent purchases where the schedule allows. Bookings are secured with a 30% deposit, and cancellations with at least 72 hours' notice are fully refunded. Ask directly about same-day availability it depends on the shop, item, and distance.
Why Customers Choose Us
Collection straight from the store
Furniture showrooms, DIY superstores, builders’ merchants, and trade counters. We load and deliver so you don’t need to borrow a van.
Handles large and awkward purchases
Wardrobes, sofas, flat-pack furniture, building materials, and bulky items that won’t fit in a standard car, within our vehicle’s dimensions and payload.
Insurance you can ask us to confirm
We carry Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance. Exact cover depends on policy terms and limits, so we can confirm current details before booking.
Fixed price, clearly scoped
The quote covers the item, shop address, and delivery address given at booking. Anything that changes on the day is costed and agreed before we act on it.
Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
We check your item against the order reference at the shop, scope the price around the details you give us at the quote stage, and confirm anything that changes before acting on it so the collection and delivery agreed at booking is what happens on the day.
Areas We Cover Across Dorset & Beyond
We collect from shops and suppliers across:
- Poole (BH12–BH17)
- Bournemouth (BH1–BH11)
- Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham
- Swanage, Blandford Forum, Dorchester, Weymouth, Verwood
Shop or delivery address outside these areas? Get in touch we cover most of Dorset and offer nationwide delivery for larger jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on item size, shop location, and delivery distance. Send the shop address, delivery address, and item details for a fixed quote.
Yes — send us the showroom address, the item purchased, and your delivery address.
Yes — timber, sheet materials, flooring, and other supplies bought in-store can be collected and delivered.
Yes — send us the collection reference and store address along with your delivery address.
Tell us at the quote stage what you need we’ll confirm what’s included based on access and the item.
Yes, for building materials or bulk purchases delivered to a pallet at the shop.
Confirm your order reference is ready before the booked collection time to avoid delays let us know in advance if there’s any uncertainty.
Yes — tell us both addresses at the quote stage.
Yes, under Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance, subject to policy terms ask us to confirm current details.
Yes, cancellations with at least 72 hours’ notice get a full deposit refund.