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Shipping policy

Last updated: 11 December 2025

Shipping Policy

1. Processing Times

We ship orders Monday to Friday. Most orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same working day. During busy periods (such as promotions or sales), processing may take slightly longer, but all weekday orders placed before 1pm will be shipped by the next working day unless stated otherwise on our website.

2. Delivery Information

UK Mainland Express Delivery

Orders are shipped with DPD or DHL. Delivery typically takes 1–2 working days from dispatch, depending on your location. All shipments are fully tracked and insured, and you will receive email or SMS updates, including a 1–2 hour delivery window on the day of delivery.

Remote Area Deliveries

Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, and Northern Ireland are shipped with alternative couriers. These parcels are tracked, insured, and usually take 2–5 working days, depending on your postcode.

Postcodes considered remote areas include:

Scottish Highlands: AB36–38, AB41–46, AB51–56, FK17–21, IV1–39, IV52–54, IV63, KW1–14, PA21–40, PH15–18, PH19–26, PH30–41, PH49–50

Scottish Islands: HS1–9, IV40–51, IV55–56, KA27–28, KW15–17, PA20–24, PA41–49, PA60–78, PH42–44, ZE1–3

Northern Ireland: BT

3. Missed Deliveries

DPD makes one delivery attempt. If you are unavailable, your parcel will be redirected to the nearest DPD Pickup Shop, where it will be held for 7 days. If it is not collected and is returned to us, we can resend it once you confirm your address and pay the return fee (£4.99) plus the new shipping cost.

4. Safe Place & Neighbour Deliveries

We require all orders to be delivered in person. If you choose to have your parcel left in a safe place or with a neighbour, this is entirely at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for packages that are lost or stolen in these circumstances, and refunds cannot be offered.

5. Correct Address Details

Please double-check that your shipping information is accurate. We cannot be held responsible for delays, losses, or additional charges caused by incorrect addresses. Shipping costs are non-refundable in these situations, and any extra fees incurred will be your responsibility.

6. Cancellations

Orders may be cancelled at no cost up until dispatch. Once dispatched, shipping costs are non-refundable, and if you wish to cancel after the parcel has been shipped or delivered, please follow our standard returns process.

7. Returns & Refunds

You may return unopened products within 14 days of receipt for a full refund. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the items have been received and inspected.

Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item was faulty or incorrectly supplied.

For more details, please see our Returns Policy.

8. Faulty or Damaged Products

If your order arrives damaged, incorrect, or incomplete, please contact us within 7 days of delivery at support@tkolab.co.uk so we can resolve the issue promptly.

9. Delivery Services

We use DPD Express and DHL Priority for UK mainland and RM Tracked 24 for Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, and Northern Ireland. While next-day delivery is always the aim, it is not guaranteed, and delays may occur due to weather, traffic, courier issues, or depot backlogs beyond our control.