At a glance
Bollards and door protection for warehouses, yards and loading bays in Orpington. We look at where your doors are being hit, then fit bollards, guards, buffers and bumpers to stop it happening again.
- Town
- Orpington
- Postcode district
- BR6
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What we fit in Orpington
- Steel bollards. Galvanised, painted steel bollards, concrete-filled where needed.
- Wheel guides. Steel guides steer trailers straight into the middle of each bay.
- Dock bumpers. Fresh bumpers keep trailers off the wall, the leveller and the shelter.
- Guide-rail guards. Guards over the base of door guides and tracks, where most hits land.
- High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting polymer bollards inside a busy warehouse door to keep forklifts away from the door guides.
- Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
- Installing wheel guides and corner bollards on a run of loading bays to protect the shelter frames.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Orpington, 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.
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.
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.
Your questions about bollards and door protection
How long does it take to fit door protection in Orpington?
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.
How much do bollards cost to install in Orpington?
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 Orpington.
Do you replace dock bumpers across Greater London?
Yes. We replace worn dock bumpers and fit wheel guides and corner bollards at loading bays across Greater London, often during a leveller service or bay refurbishment to save a separate visit.
Bollards and door protection near Orpington
Besides Orpington, we can survey and quote for sites in Sidcup, Swanley, Bromley and the rest of Greater London.
- Bollards and door protection in Sidcup
- Bollards and door protection in Swanley
- Bollards and door protection in Bromley
- Bollards and door protection in Bexley
- Bollards and door protection in Eltham
- Bollards and door protection in Beckenham
Other services in Orpington
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Dock levellers
- Door safety upgrades
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door repairs
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Orpington. Last updated 19 October 2026.