Policies & Legal

Shipping, returns, terms of service and privacy — everything you need to know about ordering from UK Valves Direct.

Shipping Returns Terms of Service Privacy Policy

Shipping Policy

UK Mainland Delivery

We despatch the vast majority of eligible orders the same working day when placed before our cutoff time. Our standard delivery options are as follows:

Service Estimated Delivery Cost Order Cutoff
Standard Delivery 2–3 Working Days £5.95 5:00 PM
Next Day Delivery Next Working Day £18.00 2:30 PM
Pre-12:00 Express Next Day Before Noon £40.20 2:00 PM
Free Delivery 2–3 Working Days FREE Orders over £150

Heavy & Oversized Items

Items exceeding 30 kg or requiring pallet delivery (e.g. large flanged valves, actuated assemblies over DN150) may incur additional carriage charges. We will contact you before despatch if supplementary charges apply. All pallet deliveries are kerbside only unless prior arrangements have been made.

Scottish Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland

Deliveries to Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, and other offshore locations may take an additional 1–2 working days and may attract a surcharge of £4.95–£12.95 depending on the destination and parcel weight. Next day and pre-12:00 services are not available to all postcodes in these areas.

International Delivery

We ship to the Republic of Ireland, mainland Europe, and selected worldwide destinations. International orders are quoted individually — please contact our sales team or email info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk with your requirements and delivery address for a bespoke quotation. All international shipments are subject to local import duties and taxes, which are the responsibility of the buyer.

Order Tracking

A despatch confirmation email with tracking details is sent once your order leaves our Willenhall depot. If you have not received tracking information within 24 hours of your expected despatch date, please contact us on or email info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk.

Returns Policy

30-Day Returns

We accept returns of unused, undamaged goods within 30 days of the delivery date. To be eligible for a return, items must meet the following conditions:

RMA Process

All returns require a Returns Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) number before despatch. To request an RMA:

  1. Contact our team at info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk or email info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk
  2. Provide your order number, the item(s) you wish to return, and the reason for return
  3. We will issue an RMA number and return instructions within 1 working day
  4. Clearly mark the RMA number on the outside of the return package
  5. Return the item(s) to our Willenhall depot using a tracked, insured delivery service

Items returned without an RMA number may be refused or delayed. Return postage costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the return is due to our error or a faulty product.

Refunds

Once we receive and inspect your return, a refund will be processed within 5 working days. Refunds are issued to the original payment method.

Restocking Fees

Standard catalogue items are accepted for return free of restocking charges. However, a restocking fee of up to 25% may apply to:

Non-Returnable Items

The following items cannot be returned under any circumstances:

Faulty or Damaged Goods

If you receive goods that are faulty, damaged in transit, or incorrect, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. We will arrange collection at our expense and provide a replacement or full refund. Please retain all original packaging and photograph any damage for our records.

Terms of Service

1. General

These terms and conditions govern all sales of goods by UK Valves Direct (Company Registration Number: 17301303), trading as "UK Valves Direct", registered at 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA ("the Company"). By placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms in their entirety.

2. Business-to-Business Sales

UK Valves Direct primarily operates as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier. Where goods are purchased for commercial or industrial purposes, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 does not apply, and these terms shall govern the transaction exclusively. Consumer purchasers retain their statutory rights under applicable legislation.

3. Pricing & VAT

All prices displayed on this website and in our catalogues are in Pounds Sterling (GBP). We are not currently VAT registered. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors — if an error is identified after an order is placed, we will notify you and offer the option to proceed at the correct price or cancel.

4. Payment

Online orders are payable at the time of purchase by credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Payment must be cleared in full before goods are despatched.

5. Warranty

All products supplied by UK Valves Direct carry a 12-month manufacturer's warranty from the date of delivery, covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover:

Warranty claims must be submitted in writing with the original order details, a description of the defect, and photographic evidence where possible. Our liability under warranty is limited to replacement of the defective product or a refund of the purchase price, at our sole discretion.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UK Valves Direct shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, loss of revenue, business interruption, or any costs arising from plant downtime, howsoever caused. Our total aggregate liability in respect of any claim shall not exceed the invoice value of the goods giving rise to such claim.

It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that products are suitable for their intended application, including compatibility with the process media, pressure, temperature, and environmental conditions. We strongly recommend that customers consult our technical team or an independent engineer for critical or safety-related applications.

7. Force Majeure

UK Valves Direct shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, pandemic, war, government action, strikes, supply chain disruption, or failure of third-party carriers.

8. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 June 2026

1. Data Controller

UK Valves Direct (Company Registration Number: 17301303) is the data controller for personal information collected through this website and during the course of our business activities. Our registered address is 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA. For data protection enquiries, please contact us at info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk or email info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality, analyse site traffic, and improve your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Site functionality, shopping cart, session management Session / 30 days
Analytics Anonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics) Up to 2 years
Preference Remembering your settings (currency, region, cookie consent) 1 year

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality.

5. Third Parties

We may share your personal data with the following categories of third parties, solely for the purposes described in this policy:

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. All third-party processors are required to process data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection legislation.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Transaction records are retained for a minimum of 6 years to comply with HMRC requirements. Marketing consent records are retained until consent is withdrawn.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ukvalvesdirect.co.uk. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS with 256-bit TLS encryption. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant providers. Access to personal data within our organisation is restricted to personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes.