The short version
Bollards and door protection for warehouses, yards and loading bays in Plymouth. We look at where your doors are being hit, then fit bollards, guards, buffers and bumpers to stop it happening again.
- Town
- Plymouth
- Postcode district
- PL1
- Area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options for bollards and door protection in Plymouth
- Suitable fixings. We choose anchor bolts or foundations depending on the slab and expected impacts.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- Frame buffers. Buffers cushion knocks to frame edges and wall corners around the opening.
- Wheel guides. Steel guides steer trailers straight into the middle of each bay.
- High visibility. Yellow or yellow-and-black finishes that drivers notice.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Placing bollards beside a fire shutter so stored goods and trucks cannot obstruct its closing line.
- Replacing bent bollards and checking the slab and anchors around them before fitting new fixings.
- Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Plymouth 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.
Planning the work around your site
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Prices for bollards and door protection in Plymouth
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you protect our existing doors in Plymouth?
Yes. Guards, buffers and bollards are fitted around existing doors and frames. If a guide or frame is already bent, we recommend repairing it first so the door runs properly behind its new protection.
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Plymouth 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.
How much do bollards cost to install in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth.
Bollards and door protection near Plymouth
Working in Plymouth? We also take on jobs in Paignton, Newton Abbot, St Austell and across Devon.
- Bollards and door protection in Paignton
- Bollards and door protection in Newton Abbot
- Bollards and door protection in St Austell
- Bollards and door protection in Torquay
- Bollards and door protection in Exeter
- Bollards and door protection in Exmouth
Other services in Plymouth
- Fire shutters
- High-speed doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Industrial door installation
- Sectional overhead doors
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Plymouth. Last updated 19 October 2026.