At a glance
We can supply and install steel and polymer bollards, guide guards, frame buffers and dock bumpers in Cumbria and across the North West, with fixings chosen to suit your slab and the vehicles that use it.
- Area
- Cumbria
- Nation
- England
- Main town
- Carlisle
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for bollards and door protection in Cumbria
- Steel bollards. Rigid steel posts that stop vehicles firmly in front of guides and frames.
- Frame buffers. Buffers cushion knocks to frame edges and wall corners around the opening.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
- Polymer bollards. Bollards that flex on impact, sparing the floor, the vehicle and themselves.
Jobs we can carry out
- Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
- Replacing bent bollards and checking the slab and anchors around them before fitting new fixings.
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Cumbria the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.
Keeping your site running during the work
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
Guide prices for bollards and door protection
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Bollard, installed | £125 – £445 each |
| Door protection (guide-rail guards, buffers) | £345 – £1,495 per door |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Questions from businesses in Cumbria
How much do bollards cost to install in Cumbria?
Our guide price is £125 to £445 ex VAT per installed bollard, depending on size, material and fixing. Guide-rail guards and buffers are £345 to £1,495 per door. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey in Cumbria.
How long does it take to fit door protection in Cumbria?
Usually a few hours per door for base-plated bollards and guide guards. Bollards set in foundations take longer because of coring or excavation, and are often fitted out of hours to avoid disrupting traffic.
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Cumbria site?
We check slab thickness and look for buried services before drilling. Polymer bollards and proper foundations reduce the risk of slab cracking on heavy impacts, and we recommend the right fixing for your floor.
Towns in Cumbria we cover
We cover 5 towns in Cumbria for bollards and door protection, including Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven.
Other services in Cumbria
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door repairs
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Complete loading bays
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door replacement
- Industrial roller shutters
More about Bollards and door protection. Last updated 19 October 2026.