At a glance
Every protection job in Canterbury 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
- Canterbury
- Postcode district
- CT1
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
- Polymer bollards. Flexible bollards that absorb impact and spring back.
- Dock bumpers. Fresh bumpers keep trailers off the wall, the leveller and the shelter.
- Steel bollards. Rigid steel posts that stop vehicles firmly in front of guides and frames.
- Frame buffers. Rubber or polymer buffers on corners and frames at vehicle height.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
- Setting concrete-filled steel bollards in excavated foundations to protect a yard roller shutter from HGV impact.
- Replacing bent bollards and checking the slab and anchors around them before fitting new fixings.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Canterbury, 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
Most installations in Canterbury can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Budgeting for bollards and door protection in Canterbury
| 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
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
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.
Can bollards at our Canterbury 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.
Bollards and door protection near Canterbury
Working in Canterbury? We also take on jobs in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and across Kent.
- Bollards and door protection in Whitstable
- Bollards and door protection in Herne Bay
- Bollards and door protection in Faversham
- Bollards and door protection in Ashford (Kent)
- Bollards and door protection in Folkestone
- Bollards and door protection in Deal
Other services in Canterbury
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- High-speed doors
- Door automation and controls
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door replacement
- Dock levellers
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Canterbury. Last updated 19 October 2026.