Return & Shipping Policy

UK delivery & returns

Everything you need to know about how we get your order to you and how returns work — including your statutory rights.

Free
Delivery on all orders
1–2 days
Typical delivery
30 days
Returns window

Delivery services

Royal Mail Tracked 24

Used for most small and medium items.
Delivery aim1–2 working days
CostFree
CoverageAll UK & NI

Evri Tracked

Used for longer items (900mm–1200mm).
Delivery aim3 working days
CostFree
CoverageUK mainland

Parcelforce Large 48

Used for oversized items (e.g. multipoint door locks over 1200mm).
Delivery aim2 working days
CostFree
CoverageUK mainland & NI
When will my order arrive?

Orders placed before 2:00pm Mon–Fri are despatched the same working day. Orders placed after the cut-off, at the weekend, or on bank holidays are despatched the next working day.

Example: Place an order at 10am on Monday → despatched Monday → typically arrives Tuesday or Wednesday.

All delivery times are estimates. Weather, courier issues and exceptional circumstances can occasionally cause delays.

Where we deliver

We deliver across the UK and Northern Ireland, including:

  • UK mainland (England, Wales and Scotland)
  • Scottish Highlands & Islands
  • Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight
  • Northern Ireland

Highlands, Islands and offshore addresses are sent via Royal Mail. Delivery times to these areas may be slightly longer than to the mainland.

We don't currently deliver to the Republic of Ireland, BFPO addresses, or overseas destinations.

Cancelling or amending an order

If your order hasn't been despatched yet, we can usually cancel or amend it for you — just contact us as soon as possible:

Once your order has been despatched it can't be cancelled, but you can still return it under our returns policy below.

Returns policy

30 days to return unwanted items

You can return any standard item within 30 days of receipt for a refund. This is longer than the 14 days required under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 — we extend it to 30 as standard.

Items should be returned in their original condition and packaging where possible. Reasonable inspection is fine; items that have been used, fitted, or damaged by the customer may not be eligible for a full refund.

Who pays return postage?

We cover postage
Faulty items, damaged in transit, or if we sent the wrong product — we'll email you a postage-paid returns label.
You cover postage
Change of mind, ordered the wrong item, or no longer needed — return postage is at your cost.

We recommend using a tracked service and keeping your proof of postage — returns are your responsibility until we receive them.

How to request a return

If you have an account:

  1. Log in and go to Orders
  2. Select the order and click Return Items
  3. Follow the instructions — we'll confirm next steps by email

If you checked out as a guest:

Email sales@jcphardware.co.uk with your order number, or post your return to:

JCP Hardware
Unit 1A, Barncoose Industrial Estate
Barncoose, Redruth
Cornwall TR15 3RQ
Please include your order number and the name used on the order.

Faulty, damaged or incorrect items

Please contact us within 30 days of delivery if your item is:

  • Faulty or not as described
  • Damaged in transit (photos of the packaging help)
  • Not what you ordered

We'll arrange a replacement or refund and email you a postage-paid returns label so you can send the item back at no cost to you.

Custom-made products

Items made to your specification (including ABS cylinders cut to code) can only be returned if:

  • The product has a manufacturing fault
  • It was damaged in transit
  • We made an error fulfilling your specification

Custom items can't be returned due to incorrect measurements, key codes, or colour choices supplied by the customer — so please double-check your specification before ordering.

If you need to cancel a custom order, contact us as soon as possible. We may be able to cancel if production hasn't started.

Refunds

  • Refunds are issued to your original payment method
  • We typically process refunds within 2–3 working days of receiving your return
  • Depending on your card issuer, please allow up to 10 working days in total for the refund to appear on your statement
  • Upgraded delivery charges are non-refundable, unless your item is faulty, damaged or incorrect
Your statutory rights

This policy doesn't affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. For goods that are faulty, not as described, or not fit for purpose, you're entitled to a repair, replacement or refund under UK law regardless of our return policy.

Need help with an order?

Contact our team and we'll get it sorted as quickly as possible.

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