In short
Every protection job in Hove starts with a free survey of how vehicles approach each door and where the damage is happening, followed by a written fixed price before we start.
- Town
- Hove
- Postcode district
- BN3
- Area
- East Sussex
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Hove
- Wheel guides. Steel guides steer trailers straight into the middle of each bay.
- Polymer bollards. Bollards that flex on impact, sparing the floor, the vehicle and themselves.
- Steel bollards. Rigid steel posts that stop vehicles firmly in front of guides and frames.
- Suitable fixings. Base-plated or set in foundations, chosen for your slab.
- High visibility. Yellow or yellow-and-black finishes that drivers notice.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
- Installing wheel guides and corner bollards on a run of loading bays to protect the shelter frames.
- Placing bollards beside a fire shutter so stored goods and trucks cannot obstruct its closing line.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Hove, loading bays bring together several duties: maintained work equipment under PUWER 1998, safe traffic routes under the Workplace Regulations 1992, and safe powered doors under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Dock levellers should meet BS EN 1398, and the site's risk assessment should cover vehicle creep and drive-aways.
How the work is organised
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.
Budgeting for bollards and door protection in Hove
| 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
Do you replace dock bumpers across East Sussex?
Yes. We replace worn dock bumpers and fit wheel guides and corner bollards at loading bays across East Sussex, often during a leveller service or bay refurbishment to save a separate visit.
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Hove 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.
Can you protect our existing doors in Hove?
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.
Bollards and door protection near Hove
Working in Hove? We also take on jobs in Brighton, Burgess Hill, Worthing and across East Sussex.
- Bollards and door protection in Brighton
- Bollards and door protection in Burgess Hill
- Bollards and door protection in Worthing
- Bollards and door protection in Haywards Heath
- Bollards and door protection in Seaford
- Bollards and door protection in Littlehampton
Other services in Hove
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Industrial door repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Impact traffic doors
- Door safety upgrades
- High-speed doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Dock levellers
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Hove. Last updated 19 October 2026.