From enquiry to delivered container
How an order moves, quarry to UK
Every order moves through the same fixed sequence, from first enquiry to a delivered container at your yard or nearest UK port.
The sequence
- 01
Enquiry
Specification or schedule of quantities received and reviewed against current yard availability.
- 02
Sample
Physical sample cut from current stock and dispatched, or hand-selected on request.
- 03
Quote
Priced against stone, finish and quantity.
- 04
Purchase order
Order confirmed in writing before production is scheduled.
- 05
Production
Cutting, honing and polishing to the confirmed specification at our yard.
- 06
Pre-crating inspection
Visual and dimensional checks before crating — see quality and testing.
- 07
Crating and marking
Crates built and marked with contents against the packing list.
- 08
Loading and documents
Container stuffing and commercial and shipping documents finalised.
- 09
Sailing and delivery
Ocean transit to the nominated UK port, customs clearance, and onward delivery.
Terms of sale
Quotations to your port or your yard
Quotations available to your nearest port or delivered to your yard, on request.
Loading capacity
Container quantities by stone
Indicative area per container at the reference calliper below. Actual yield varies with finish, format and crate configuration.
| Stone | Reference calliper | 20ft container | 40ft container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahabad Grey Limestone | 18mm | 500 m² | 1,040 m² |
| Shahabad Yellow Limestone | 18mm | 500 m² | 1,040 m² |
| Shahabad Maroon Limestone | 18mm | 500 m² | 1,040 m² |
| Shahabad Cream Limestone | 18mm | 500 m² | 1,040 m² |
Paperwork
Documentation issued with every shipment
Commercial invoice
Stone, finish, size and quantity, matched line-for-line to the packing list.
Packing list
Crate-by-crate breakdown of contents, cross-referenced to crate marking.
Bill of lading
Issued once the container is loaded and the vessel has sailed.
Certificate of origin
Confirming Indian origin for customs purposes.
Phytosanitary declaration
For treated wooden crates, required for UK entry.
Planning a programme
Minimum order and lead time
Our practical minimum order is One 20ft container (approx. 400–450 m², mixed sizes and finishes by agreement). We load from the Port of Chennai. Lead time from confirmed order to delivered container is typically 8–10 weeks: 3–4 weeks for cutting and finishing, 3–5 days inland haulage to Chennai, 28–32 days ocean freight to the UK, and 3–5 working days UK clearance to delivery, depending on stone, finish and quantity.
Quotations available to your nearest port or delivered to your yard, on request.
Plan the shipment
Get a quote for your delivery address
Tell us the delivery address and quantity and we will return a quote.