Delivery acceptance in Exeter
Professional delivery acceptance services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-90 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Reliable delivery acceptance service - someone home when you're not. Parcels signed for, checked for damage, stored safely inside, with photo confirmation sent to you.
The Problem With Delivery Windows
You've ordered something important. Delivery window: 8am-6pm. Which basically means you're trapped at home all day, or you miss it entirely and face the nightmare of redelivery or depot collection.
I can be there instead. You go to work, I wait for your delivery, sign for it, check it's not damaged, store it safely inside your home, and send you a photo when it's done.
💡 Pro tip: For expensive deliveries, having someone check and photograph the condition before signing can save you hassle later if there's damage to claim for.
Why This Service Works
Here's the reality of home deliveries:
| ✅ Professional Service | ❌ Missing Deliveries |
|---|---|
| Reliable person home all day | You're stuck at home or miss it |
| Checked before signing | Driver dumps and runs |
| Stored safely inside | Left outside in the rain |
| Photo confirmation sent | No idea if it even arrived |
What You Get
📦 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Waiting | I arrive before delivery window, wait for courier |
| Receiving | Check packaging condition, sign for delivery |
| Storing | Bring inside, store somewhere sensible and safe |
| Confirming | Photo sent to you, property locked up securely |
📦 You're Left With
- Delivery safely received and stored
- Photo confirmation it arrived
- No work disruption or missed parcels
Pricing Guide
| Delivery Window | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Morning slot (8am-12pm) | Up to 4 hrs | £60 |
| Afternoon slot (1pm-6pm) | Up to 5 hrs | £60 |
| All day (8am-6pm) | Up to 10 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multiple deliveries same day covered in one booking.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Expensive items - furniture, appliances, tech that needs signing for
✅ Can't take time off work - delivery windows that clash with your job
✅ Multiple deliveries same day - several parcels arriving separately
✅ Damage-prone items - want condition checked before signing
Why Choose Us for Delivery acceptance in Exeter?
Reliable person home to accept delivery
Checked for damage before signing
Stored safely inside your home
Photo confirmation sent to you
What to Expect
Step 1: Pre-Delivery Arrangement
We'll agree the date, delivery window, and access method. You give me tracking info if you have it. I'll confirm I'm available and booked in.
Step 2: Waiting & Receiving
I arrive before the delivery window starts and wait. When it arrives, I check packaging condition, sign for it, and bring it inside.
Step 3: Storage & Confirmation
Parcel stored somewhere safe and sensible (not blocking doorways!). Photo sent to you showing it's arrived. Property locked up when I leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to handle deliveries yourself without missing work? Here's what helps:
🔧 Alternative solutions
- Amazon Locker or collect+ points (if available for your item)
- Delivery to your workplace (if allowed)
- Trusted neighbour with spare key
- Secure delivery box outside (for small items)
- Evening/weekend delivery slots (worth paying extra)
💡 Working from home?
- Set up alerts on tracking apps
- Keep phone volume up
- Work near the front of house
- Put a note on the door if you can't hear knocking
📦 If you have to miss it
- Delivery notes asking for safe place (bins, porch)
- Request delivery to specific neighbour
- Reschedule immediately rather than waiting for card
- Check if depot collection is faster than redelivery
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Assuming "safe place" instructions will be followed (often aren't)
- Not tracking the delivery on the day
- Missing the redelivery card through the door
- Letting parcels go back to depot (collection is a pain)
🎨 Pro trick: If your delivery has tracking with SMS updates, set up an auto-response saying "Please knock loudly - working from home upstairs" so drivers actually make an effort to get your attention.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📱 Live tracking? Forward me the tracking link and I can monitor when it's actually coming rather than just waiting the full window. Often saves time.
Multiple properties or regular deliveries? If you regularly need delivery acceptance, we can work out a retainer arrangement. Some people have monthly standing bookings for their online shopping habit.
Exeter businesses? This works for business deliveries too - if your shop's getting a delivery but you're short-staffed that day, I can cover the acceptance and basic check-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need someone to accept a delivery for me?
If you're at work all day and can't take time off for a delivery window, I can be there instead. Saves you missing deliveries, rearranging slots, or having parcels left with random neighbours. Especially useful for expensive items that need signing for.
How does it work on the day?
You give me your delivery window, I turn up and wait for it to arrive. I sign for it, check the packaging for obvious damage, and store it safely inside your home. Then I send you a photo to confirm it's arrived and lock up when I leave.
What if the delivery is damaged?
I'll check the packaging before signing - any obvious damage and I'll photograph it, note it on the delivery paperwork, and let you know immediately. Better to flag issues at point of delivery than discover problems later.
Can you accept multiple deliveries on the same day?
Yes - if you've got several arriving the same day, one booking covers them all. Just let me know the different delivery windows and I'll stay until everything's arrived or the windows have passed.
How do you access my property?
However you prefer - you can leave a key with me beforehand, use a key safe, or be home to let me in then head off to work. We'll arrange whatever you're comfortable with.
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