Bollards and door protection in Ashford (Kent)

The short version

Every protection job in Ashford (Kent) 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: Ashford (Kent)
Postcode district: TN24
Area: Kent
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Frame buffers. Buffers cushion knocks to frame edges and wall corners around the opening.
Polymer bollards. Bollards that flex on impact, sparing the floor, the vehicle and themselves.
Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
Steel bollards. Galvanised, painted steel bollards, concrete-filled where needed.
Wheel guides. Steel guides steer trailers straight into the middle of each bay.

Examples of work we can quote for

Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
Placing bollards beside a fire shutter so stored goods and trucks cannot obstruct its closing line.
Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.

Who is responsible for loading bay equipment at a site in Ashford (Kent)?

The employer or occupier is. PUWER 1998 requires work equipment to be maintained and inspected, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 cover vehicle and pedestrian routes around the dock. In practice that means planned servicing of levellers and doors, daily pre-use checks and a clear procedure to stop trailers moving during loading.

Planning the work around your site

Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.

Guide prices

Bollards and door protection guide prices
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 bollards at our Ashford (Kent) site be replaced after a strike?

Yes. Damaged bollards and guards can usually be replaced individually. We check the fixings and the slab around them first, because a bent bollard often loosens its anchors or cracks the concrete at its base.

Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Ashford (Kent) 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 long does it take to fit door protection in Ashford (Kent)?

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.

Bollards and door protection near Ashford (Kent)

Our teams cover Ashford (Kent) (TN24) and nearby Faversham, Canterbury, Folkestone, along with the rest of Kent.

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More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Ashford (Kent). Last updated 19 October 2026.