The short version
Loading bays take a beating from reversing trailers. At sites in Sunbury-on-Thames, we can replace worn dock bumpers, add wheel guides and fit corner bollards to protect doors, levellers, shelters and the building itself.
- Town
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Postcode district
- TW16
- Area
- Surrey
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Frame buffers. Buffers cushion knocks to frame edges and wall corners around the opening.
- Steel bollards. Rigid steel posts that stop vehicles firmly in front of guides and frames.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
- Suitable fixings. We choose anchor bolts or foundations depending on the slab and expected impacts.
Typical scopes of work
- Adding steel guide-rail guards to a row of sectional loading doors at a distribution centre.
- Setting concrete-filled steel bollards in excavated foundations to protect a yard roller shutter from HGV impact.
- Fitting polymer bollards inside a busy warehouse door to keep forklifts away from the door guides.
What the law expects at a loading bay
Across Great Britain, including Sunbury-on-Thames, 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
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 Sunbury-on-Thames
| 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
Which bollards suit our Sunbury-on-Thames warehouse?
Steel bollards suit most yards and external doors; polymer bollards suit busy internal routes where they will be hit often. The slab and vehicle weights decide the fixing. We recommend after seeing where your doors are being struck.
Do you replace dock bumpers across Surrey?
Yes. We replace worn dock bumpers and fit wheel guides and corner bollards at loading bays across Surrey, often during a leveller service or bay refurbishment to save a separate visit.
How long does it take to fit door protection in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames
Working in Sunbury-on-Thames? We also take on jobs in Walton-on-Thames, Hampton, Hanworth and across Surrey.
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Other services in Sunbury-on-Thames
- PVC strip curtains
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- High-speed doors
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors
- Sliding and folding industrial doors
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Sunbury-on-Thames. Last updated 19 October 2026.