Wheelchair courier service
collected as it stands
Door to door collection and delivery for manual, transit and electric wheelchairs, anywhere in the UK.
Door to door collection and delivery for manual, transit and electric wheelchairs, anywhere in the UK. One driver the whole way, and no depots in between.
- No boxing, no packing
- Manual, transit and electric
- Nationwide, seven days a week
- Fixed price before you book
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A chair is not a parcel, and posting one shows
Wheelchairs get refused by parcel networks more often than people expect, and the ones that do get accepted go through a sorting hub on a conveyor with everything else. Spokes, brake levers and armrests are what come back broken, because something heavy landed on the box.
Porta moves the chair as it stands. A driver already heading your way collects it from the address, secures it properly, and takes it to the door at the other end. Nothing is packed, nothing changes hands, and there is no box to buy.
That matters most when someone is waiting on it. A chair going into hospital, coming out of one, or following a house move is not an item where a three-day window and a shrug will do.
What we move
From a folding transit chair to a powerchair that does not fold at all.
Manual and self-propelled chairs
Manual chairs vary in weight and folding size. Please include the model and dimensions, along with any detachable wheels or accessories travelling with it.
Transit chairs
Smaller rear wheels, pushed rather than self-propelled, and they fold flatter than most people expect. Often travelling because someone is going into or coming out of hospital, which usually means it is needed at a date rather than eventually.
Electric wheelchairs
Electric chairs range from lightweight folding models to heavy intact units. Follow the manufacturer’s transport instructions and tell Porta the complete chair weight, battery type and suitable securing points.
Powerchairs over 80kg
For a chair over 80kg, please confirm the loading method, equipment and number of handlers with Porta before booking. Include any steps or restricted access. Selecting two people alone does not establish that a particular lift is safe.
Nationwide, seven days a week
Your wheelchair collected and delivered without boxing it up.
Why book it through Porta
The same network that moves furniture and white goods, sized for equipment people rely on.
Collected from the door
Arrange collection from your address and delivery to the receiving address. Please agree the access, carrying help and protection needed for your chair before booking.
Covered and tracked
Standard and Premium include goods-in-transit claim support through Porta using the independent driver’s cover, subject to the package terms, plus real-time SMS updates.
Electric chairs included
Porta can arrange delivery for electric chairs, including heavier models. Give the exact model, battery details, weight and dimensions so the moving partner can confirm suitable loading and transport arrangements.
A van already going that way
Matching the chair to a driver already making the trip is what keeps a long route sensible, and it keeps empty miles off the road.
How much does it cost?
Real prices, worked out on distance and the type of chair.
| Item | Local (~30 mi) | Long-haul (~200 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair | £59 | £111 |
| Electric Wheelchair (>80kg) | £86 | £195 |
Example Eco/Flexible prices for one item and one driver, with flexible collection days. Prices include applicable VAT. Distances are approximate and your exact price is worked out postcode to postcode and shown in full before you book. A two-person team is extra and scales with distance, so it is quoted with the job rather than as a flat fee.
Worth booking two people for a powerchair, or where there are steps at either end. For what drives the cost and how the alternatives compare, read the guide to wheelchair transport costs.
Before the driver arrives
Four minutes of preparation, and none of it involves a box.
Take the cushion and anything loose
Cushions, bags, trays and oxygen holders all travel separately or not at all. They are the things that go missing, and a pressure cushion is expensive to replace on its own.
Footplates off, or swung in
Follow the chair’s instructions for removing or folding footplates and leg rests. Secure any detachable parts for the journey; please do not force a fitting that is not designed to move.
Fold it if it folds
A folded chair is a smaller, safer load and easier for one person to secure. If it has quick-release wheels, taking them off shrinks it again and protects the spokes.
Say if it is electric when you book
Not because it is a problem, but because the weight changes what the driver brings. A powerchair booked as a manual chair is how a job goes wrong before anyone has lifted anything.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to courier a wheelchair?
Recorded Eco/Flexible examples for one item and one driver are about £59 at 30 miles and £111 at 200 miles for a manual wheelchair, or £86 and £195 for an electric wheelchair over 80kg. These examples require flexible collection days. Your current quote depends on the exact chair, route, access and selected options.
What is the cheapest way to send a wheelchair?
Being flexible on dates moves the price most, because it widens the pool of drivers already making your journey. A folded manual chair costs less than a powerchair for the obvious reason. Getting it to ground level yourself can avoid needing a second person. Porta will not always be the cheapest quote you find, but the figure you see is the figure you pay.
Can you move an electric wheelchair?
Electric wheelchair delivery can be arranged, including for some models over 80kg. Please give the model, battery type, condition, weight and access before booking. Battery removal or isolation, transport position and loading equipment must follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the agreed collection plan. This service does not cover equipment requiring a lorry, tail lift or crane.
Do I need to take the chair apart or box it up?
A box is not always needed for a chair carried as an intact item, but suitable protection and preparation must be agreed. Follow the manufacturer’s folding or disassembly instructions, secure loose accessories and confirm the packing requirements with the moving partner before collection.
How quickly can a wheelchair be collected?
It depends on a driver already heading that way, which is usually days rather than weeks. If it genuinely has to move today, book it as a same-day courier job instead, where the timing is guaranteed once a driver is confirmed.
Is the chair insured while it is being moved?
Standard and Premium include goods-in-transit claim support through Porta using the independent driver’s insurance, subject to the package terms, limits and exclusions. Essential does not include damage cover or Porta claim facilitation. Check the chosen option and declare the chair’s value before booking.
Can the driver collect from inside the house?
Please include the room, floor, steps and door widths in the quote. A one-person booking requires you to provide any assistance needed for safe loading. If you cannot help, or the chair needs more handlers or equipment, agree suitable arrangements with Porta before booking.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Porta supports wheelchair collections and deliveries across the UK, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, subject to the route, equipment and date. Please check island or ferry journeys and specialist handling with Porta before booking.
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