At a glance
We can supply and install steel and polymer bollards, guide guards, frame buffers and dock bumpers in Houghton-le-Spring and across Tyne and Wear, with fixings chosen to suit your slab and the vehicles that use it.
- Town
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Postcode district
- DH4
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Frame buffers. Buffers cushion knocks to frame edges and wall corners around the opening.
- High visibility. Bright finishes make protection easy for drivers to see and avoid.
- Dock bumpers. Bumpers that stop trailers at the right distance from the building.
- Polymer bollards. Flexible bollards that absorb impact and spring back.
- Wheel guides. Apron guides that centre trailers on the bay.
Jobs we can carry out
- Fitting polymer bollards inside a busy warehouse door to keep forklifts away from the door guides.
- Installing wheel guides and corner bollards on a run of loading bays to protect the shelter frames.
- Replacing worn-through dock bumpers so reversing trailers stop short of the wall and the leveller lip.
Loading bay safety in England
Dock levellers, shelters and restraints are work equipment, so in Houghton-le-Spring the business running the site must keep them in efficient working order under PUWER 1998, and keep traffic routes safe under the Workplace Regulations 1992. Dock levellers are built to BS EN 1398; powered loading bay doors are covered by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and BS EN 12453.
How the work is organised
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
| 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 you protect our existing doors in Houghton-le-Spring?
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.
Will fitting bollards damage the floor at our Houghton-le-Spring 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 Houghton-le-Spring?
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 Houghton-le-Spring
Our teams cover Houghton-le-Spring (DH4) and nearby Chester-le-Street, Washington, Seaham, along with the rest of Tyne and Wear.
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Other services in Houghton-le-Spring
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Dock shelters and seals
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- High-speed doors
- Industrial door replacement
- Door automation and controls
More about Bollards and door protection · industrial doors in Houghton-le-Spring. Last updated 19 October 2026.