Heavy, oversized, and specialist freight for construction projects. Materials, equipment, and plant delivered to site — timed to your project schedule.
Construction project logistics is time-critical. A missing pallet of tiles or a delayed machinery delivery can stop a building site. Cargosender coordinates construction material deliveries to work with your project schedule — including timed deliveries, tail-lift vehicles for sites without unloading equipment, and abnormal load permits for oversized machinery.
Tail-lift vehicles and crane trucks deliver directly to construction sites — no unloading equipment needed at your end.
Morning or afternoon delivery windows aligned to your site schedule and contractor presence.
Oversized or overweight loads requiring special permits, escorts, and route planning — managed by our freight team.
High-value building materials and construction equipment insured during transit. Claims resolved quickly.
Bricks, blocks, tiles, timber, insulation, and drywall — palletised and delivered to site.
Steel beams, rebar, and structural steel sections for building frameworks and reinforcement.
Pipes, fittings, cable, and electrical components for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors.
Small plant (generators, compressors, concrete mixers) shipped between depots and project sites.
Pre-built sections of buildings, modular units, and prefab bathroom pods shipped on specialist trailers.
Flooring, paint, fixtures, doors, and windows delivered to project sites for finishing trades.
Weight, dimensions, material type, and any access restrictions at the delivery site.
Tail-lift, crane, forklift at destination, timed delivery window, or other special requirements.
Our freight team sends a tailored quote within 2–4 hours for construction deliveries.
Book the collection date and delivery window. Site delivery confirmed by carrier the day before.
Construction materials are heavy. Road freight is priced per tonne or per FTL vehicle. Heavier loads are more economical per tonne on FTL.
Urban construction sites with restricted access require smaller vehicles or crane offload — increasing cost vs. standard depot delivery.
Site deliveries requiring a specific time window (e.g., 08:00–10:00) cost more than flexible-window deliveries.
Crane trucks, hiab vehicles, and abnormal load equipment add to freight cost vs. standard curtainsider trucks.
Road freight carries a diesel surcharge (15–25% of base rate). Construction project contracts typically include a fixed quarterly surcharge.
Cement, adhesives, and certain construction chemicals are classified as irritants or corrosives under ADR — extra handling fees apply.
For construction projects lasting 3+ months, fixed project freight rates reduce uncertainty in your materials logistics budget.
Avoiding specific timed slots (using AM or PM windows instead) reduces delivery premiums significantly.
Consolidating multiple material orders into one weekly site delivery reduces per-tonne cost vs. multiple separate deliveries.
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) used for construction freight apply diesel surcharges updated monthly. For construction projects, Cargosender recommends agreeing a fixed quarterly diesel surcharge at contract start to protect your materials budget from mid-project fuel price volatility.
Yes. We work with carriers that have tail-lift trucks and hiab crane vehicles for site delivery. Provide the site address, access notes (max vehicle height/weight), and whether a forklift is available on site when booking.
A timed delivery window (e.g., 08:00–12:00) guarantees the carrier will attempt delivery within the specified time. This costs an additional €15–€40 over standard delivery depending on the carrier and route.
Yes. Bulk dense materials like blocks, sand bags, and gravel can be shipped in bulk bags on pallets or in loose-load trucks. Minimum quantities typically apply for bulk material loads.
Open a Cargosender Business Account and share your estimated monthly volume. Our team prepares a custom rate card within 24 hours. Volume discounts start from as little as 20 shipments per month.
Add Cargosender shipment protection at checkout. Claims are filed directly through your account dashboard and typically resolved within 7–10 business days.
Specialist site delivery for building materials, equipment, and structural components.