We believe that you have a right to be given clear and unmistakable pricing information. We display both, VAT exlusive and inclusive prices, where possible. Our shipping charges are clearly displayed on every page and shown in the shopping cart the moment a product is placed in it.
We will always attempt to describe products in plain English in a condensed format to help you choose and compare products easily. On top of this we display, wherever possible, all technical data sheets, manuals and certifications in additional tabs to allow you to fully research the products displayed by us. Our sales staff are trained to advise you on technical issues and are happy to assist you over the phone or by email. We strive to reply within one working day. For more complex products, we have introduced interactive technical helpguides, which will break down the complex purchasing decisions into easy chunks and will guide you through the purchasing process.
No customer wants to be passed around from one telephone operator to the next. Our sales staff are trained to deal with all aspects of customer service. They will advise about products, take orders, deal with any complaints without passing you on to other staff members. Should a staff member not know the answer to your question, they will find out for you and will ring you back. They can also speak with the manufacturer on your behalf and let you know their answers. Should you wish to speak to a manager, they will of course transfer you to the relevant manager to deal with your query. All our staff have their own telephone numbers, so that you can always ring them directly if you want to follow up any discussion.
We would like to understand what you think of us and we want other customers to benefit from the feedback you give. Trustpilot, the third-party independent customer feedback company, will send you an email once you have received our goods and ask for your feedback. This feedback, which we cannot influence, is displayed both on our website as well as on Trustpilot's website to be seen by other prospective customers. We also invite product feedback six weeks after you received your goods so you can tell us how our products performed. Your feedback is then published next to the relevant product for other people to see.
We have a very user friendly one-step checkout. There is no need to register with us before we display the total costs to you. We will, however, supply you with a username and password AFTER you have placed an order with us. This will allow you to review your order history and speed up any future orders. Our customer care staff will ring you if there is any problem with your order, be it that payment failed or that your goods are delayed. At that point you can also request changes to the order. We offer multiple payment options, including most payment cards, Paypal and cheques. Any personal data you pass to us is protected very carefully. For further information, please read our Privacy Policy.
If you change your mind, we offer twice the legal requirement for the returns period without quibbling. See also our Returns Policy.
We would ask you to please check the condition of your package before signing for the receipt of the goods. If you see damage on the outer packaging, this must be noted on your copy of the delivery note and on the copy for the carrier. You can refuse damaged parcels without signing for these.
If you find the transport damage after the carrier has left, please inform us instantly. If the claim is made on the same day as the delivery, we will still accept liability. Failure to note damage might affect replacement or refund from us for items damaged in transit.
Discrepancies of quantities or product codes need to be reported to us within 5 working days from delivery. We might be unable to accept liability for any missing items if incorrect quantities are not highlighted within this period.
We offer a range of payment options including Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Maestro, Visa electron, American Express, PayPal and Proforma.
We never store your payment card data on our own servers. All our web based credit/debit card transactions are handled by Stripe, the market leader in secure online transactions. Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor and has been awarded the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry. Stripe forces HTTPS for all services using TLS (SSL) and card numbers are encrypted at rest with AES-256, with keys stored on separate servers.
Shoppers are also protected from fraudulent use of their card in a "cardholder not present" environment by their card issuers. The card issuer provides the right for a shopper to dispute a transaction if the goods/services did not arrive or if the card was used fraudulently.
Our payments already comply with Strong Customer Authentication, part of the 2019 second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) regulations in Europe. We continually monitor changes in the payment industry to ensure we are doing everything we can to safeguard our customer's payment data. This includes our GDPR and data protection compliance.
If you should have any questions regarding security, please contact us at security@safelincs.co.uk
Any returns within the UK should be sent, together with your original order details, to:
Safelincs LtdWe have signed up to Valpak's WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Distributor Take-Back Scheme (Phase 4 Registration ID: 401363). Private households can therefore drop off their electronic and electrical fire safety waste at their municipal recycling centre when they purchase new products from us. To find your nearest recycling centre, please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk.
Please note that Safelincs Ltd, as a member of the Distributor Take-Back Scheme (DTS), do not accept expired electrical items like smoke alarms sent to our premises by private households.
We charge UK VAT at 20% (VAT no GB827 6397 88).
Customers from the Channel Islands can ask for the VAT to be removed from the invoice total. Please ring our office to place your order, emphasising the Channel Island delivery location.
International customers can discuss their VAT requirements with our export team
International customers whose shipping address is in the UK but who export the goods out of the EU can ask for a VAT refund after supplying us with proof of export. Please note that we will deduct the bank transfer charges from the refund.
We are here to help and can provide you with help and guidance or direct you towards relevant information. If you have any queries relating to the fire safety needs of your home or business, please contact us on 0800 6126537. Although we will always endeavor to give you the best possible advice, the responsibility for ensuring that you are adhering to fire safety legislation, building regulations, other regulations or best practice remains with you.
There is regulation with regards to the maintenance of many fire safety products. Fire extinguishers, for example, must be serviced every 12 months. You are responsible for setting up any service and maintenance programmes required for the products which you purchased from us.
The delivery charge for your order depends on where you live, the total weight of the order and your selected shipping method. Please see table below.
We offer free delivery fire safes, flammable liquid cabinets and Dorgards. When an item with "free delivery" has been added to an order, the whole order will be shipped without delivery charge.
There may be a higher delivery charge if you live in the Islands or a remote location of in the UK. Please see our list of "Islands and remote location" postcodes.
Postal codes starting with: BT, GY, HS, IM, IV40, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, KA27, KA28, KW15, KW16, KW17, PA20, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PO30, PO31, PO32, PO33, PO34, PO35, PO36, PO37, PO38, PO39, PO40, PO41, PH42, PH43, PH44, TDCU, ZE
| Method | Weight | Mainland UK | Islands and remote locations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Economy (2 - 3 working days)
3:30pm cut-off time Dispatched Monday to Friday |
Up to 5kg |
£4.68 inc VAT £3.90 ex VAT |
£4.68 inc VAT £3.90 ex VAT |
|
Express (1 - 2 working days)
4:30pm cut-off time Dispatched Monday to Friday |
Up to 10kg |
£7.80 inc VAT £6.50 ex VAT |
£18.00 inc VAT £15.00 ex VAT |
|
Express (1 - 2 working days)
4:30pm cut-off time Dispatched Monday to Friday |
10 to 20kg |
£9.00 inc VAT £7.50 ex VAT |
£21.60 inc VAT £18.00 ex VAT |
|
Express (1 - 2 working days)
4:30pm cut-off time Dispatched Monday to Friday |
20kg + |
£10.80 inc VAT £9.00 ex VAT |
£26.40 inc VAT £22.00 ex VAT |
If you add special delivery instructions, please leave a signed piece of paper with the same instructions on the outside of your door, as the driver is otherwise not able to leave parcels eg in a porch etc. If you have left a delivery instruction to, for example, 'leave parcel in porch if not in', we cannot provide you with a proof of delivery, should the parcel go missing. We will, however, provide a proof of shipping, if requested.
You are responsible for any losses suffered as a result of a parcel being left in a location at your specific request.
All of our products are covered by manufacturers warranty. For more information on the warranty period please see the individual product page of our website.
The warranty still applies; the goods, however, must be sent to us at the customer's expense for repair or replacement and the return shipment must be paid for by the customer.
