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Furniture delivery charge calculator
Work out what a delivery really costs your shop, then set a fair charge for each zone. Nothing is sent anywhere; it all happens in your browser.
Cost per drop (before fuel)
£62
Free local delivery over £1,500 costs you about £72 per order: build it into those prices.
Suggested charges are rounded to the nearest £5. Add VAT on top if you are VAT registered.
How the calculator works
Your fixed daily cost (van plus wages) is divided by the number of drops you really make, which gives the cost of putting the van outside a customer's house before a single mile is driven. Fuel is added per zone from the round-trip mileage, then your margin. Most shops find the local figure is higher than what they charge, and the regional figure is lower than what they fear.
Setting the zones in practice
Three zones is usually enough: local, regional and quoted. Set them by postcode area once so staff never guess at the till. Read the full guide to delivery charges, or see how FurnitureShop Pro applies them automatically.
Frequently asked
How much does furniture delivery cost a shop per drop?
Add the van, fuel, insurance and two people for the day, then divide by the drops you actually make. Many independent shops land between £35 and £60 per local drop.
Should furniture delivery be free?
Free delivery is a discount, not a gift. If you offer it over a threshold, build the cost into the price of the pieces that qualify.
Let the till apply the charge for you
FurnitureShop Pro stores your zones by postcode and adds the right charge when a delivery is booked, with two-hour slots and a text to the customer.